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The Most Significant St George & the Dragon Gold Coins

Posted on September 5, 2022October 30, 2024 by Vanessa Brockwell

It’s now well over two-hundred years since the first modern sovereign coin appeared, with St George slaying the dragon as its motif. In 1821, Benedetto Pistrucci’s classical depiction first appeared and it is remarkable that this design still appears on gold sovereigns produced today.

The tale of St George vanquishing his foe has an enduring relationship with gold sovereign coins and one that is anchored in over two centuries of tradition. Here, we will be exploring ten of the most significant St George and the Dragon gold coins as mentioned by coin specialist Peter Hutchison.

Britain’s 20th Century St George and the Dragon Crown Set

Posted on August 17, 2022August 14, 2024 by Vanessa Brockwell

Featured as our Product of the Month for August, we have the incredible ‘Britain’s 20th Century St George and the Dragon Crown Set’. This set comprises of two British crown coins that feature the only two versions of St George slaying the dragon to appear on Britain’s circulating coinage in the 20th Century.

Prince William 40th Birthday 2022 Five Pound Silver Proof Coin and 1982 Heritage Set

Posted on July 8, 2022August 9, 2024 by Vanessa Brockwell

Featured as our Product of the Month for July, we have the unique ‘Prince William 40th Birthday 2022 Five Pound Silver Proof Coin and 1982 Heritage Set’. This special collector’s set includes the new 2022 British commemorative silver proof five pound coin for Prince William’s 40th Birthday, along with a full set of proof British circulation coins from his birth year, 1982.

Queen Victoria Heritage Coinage

Posted on June 10, 2022August 9, 2024 by Vanessa Brockwell

Queen Victoria, Britain’s second-longest reigning monarch, presided over huge industrial change and expansion of the empire, and the impact that her reign had on British society has been profound.

Here at Hattons of London, we have released an incredible new range celebrating Queen Victoria’s 125th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary. However, if you favour heritage items, continue reading as we explore all of the Queen Victoria heritage coinage that we currently have available.

Heritage Coinage at Hattons of London

Posted on April 14, 2022August 12, 2024 by Vanessa Brockwell

As we celebrate World Heritage Day, we take a look at some of the most historically significant and interesting sovereign coinage currently available at Hattons of London. These sovereign coins offer a fascinating and deeper look into the last 200 years of British history and coinage, recording some of the most important moments in the history of the world’s greatest gold coins.

New Strike vs Heritage – What’s the difference?

Posted on April 8, 2022August 9, 2024 by Vanessa Brockwell

The gold sovereign was first created under the authority of King Henry VII in 1489, when he demanded a ‘new money of gold’ to illustrate his powerful reign. The sovereign, made for kings and queens, has been prestigious throughout history for its reliability, strength and accuracy, and has represented the advancement of the art of minting.

Here at Hattons of London we have an incredible selection of both new strike and heritage sovereigns, but what is the difference between the two? In our latest blog we will be exploring the two categories and what opportunities each has to offer.