We’re starting the new year with a brand new blog series for you; five facts about the Twelve Greatest Sovereigns. Each segment will feature one of the twelve greatest sovereigns and provide you with five facts which you may not have known! Let’s start with the King George III Gold Sovereign (1817-1820)…
A New Generation of Coin Enthusiasts
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II has marked the biggest change in public life that the majority of people have ever encountered. New coins bearing the portrait of King Charles III have now entered circulation and alongside those of his mother; the first time in two generations that there have been coins with two different monarchs in circulation.
Living through this significant moment of history will spark new interests for some, and Peter Hutchison, heritage British coin expert, has given his view on a new generation of coin enthusiasts…
Q&A with Coin Designer Matt Dent
Our latest release, The 2022 Tutankhamun Discovery 100th Anniversary Gold Sovereign Range, are the first ever gold sovereigns to feature a selectively enamelled design; deep black enamel to simulate the priceless treasures of Tutankhamun’s tomb emerging from the dark. The genius behind this approach is renowned artist Matt Dent, designer of the current British circulating coins, 1p to 50p.
We spoke to Matt about his journey through the creation of these designs, and here is what he had to say about what it was like to design this important gold sovereign ‘first’ series….
The History of Coins at Christmas
Did you know that traditionally, finding a sixpence in your slice of Christmas pudding is a symbol of wealth and prosperity for the coming year? Here at Hattons of London, we believe that coins can play a bigger role in the festivities, and we want to make sure the historical connection isn’t lost.
Here’s some little-known trivia about numismatics during Noel…
A Big Christmas Thank You From Hattons of London
We’d like to look back at the Hattons of London 2022 ranges, as well as sharing a monumental thank you to all of our clients; new and old. Whether you have started your coin collection in 2022, or have been adding to it for a while, we thank you for being a valued Hattons of London client.
The Penny Black Anniversary Set
Featured as our Product of the Month for December, we have the remarkable ‘Penny Black Anniversary Set’. This set includes an original 1840 Penny Black stamp, along with the world’s first blackened fifty pence coin to mark it’s 180th anniversary.
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