A New Generation of Coin Enthusiasts

Posted on by Vanessa Brockwell

Coin Collecting

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…

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The History of Coins at Christmas

Posted on by Vanessa Brockwell

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…

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The History of the Christmas Broadcast

Posted on by Vanessa Brockwell

The Royal Christmas Broadcast at 3:00pm on 25th December is an important part of the Christmas Day festivities for many in Britain, and this year, for the first time in seventy years, we will see the speech being delivered by a new monarch; King Charles III.

This annual tradition creates a sense of continuity for the public and gives an opportunity for the monarch to speak directly to the British people. But where did it all begin? Here, we will be exploring the history of the Christmas broadcast.

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The History and Discovery of Tutankhamun

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Tutankhamun's Tomb and Treasures

One hundred years ago, Howard Carter made a discovery that enthralled the world; the uncovering of the priceless treasures in the tomb of King Tutankhamun.

The discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb was quite simply one of the richest and most important archaeological discoveries of all time, but who actually was he? In this blog, we look back at the history and discovery of Tutankhamun.

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Tutankhamun: Dissecting the Prestige set

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Dissecting the Tutankhamun Discovery 100th Anniversary Gold Prestige Set

Our latest release: the 2022 Tutankhamun Discovery 100th Anniversary Gold Sovereign Range, celebrates one of the richest and most important archaeological discoveries of all time. This special series features the priceless treasures of Tutankhamun’s tomb, surrounded by deep black enamel, to simulate it emerging from the dark.

These special features give the sovereign coins great appeal to those interested in the history of Egypt, and also to sovereign collectors the world over. In this blog, we will be dissecting the coin designs of this remarkable range…

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