Uncover the reality behind King George III’s reign, his deep love for Queen Charlotte, and the iconic coins minted during his time. Learn how “Bridgerton” compares with historical facts and discover the legacy of his coinage.
British Monarchs and their Royal Jubilees
A ‘jubilee’ is an event in which the life and reign of a monarch is celebrated, usually worldwide. Typically, royal jubilees celebrate significant periods in monarchs’ reigns, and in British history, only four monarchs have experienced national jubilee celebrations. The naming of these celebrations coincide with wedding anniversary traditions i.e. Silver Jubilee for 25 years, Golden Jubilee for 50 years, Diamond Jubilee for 60 years, and Platinum Jubilee for 70 years.
Here, we have everything you need to know about the jubilee milestones that British monarchs have celebrated…
Dissection of the Greatest Monarchs Prestige Set
Our latest release; the 2023 King Charles III Greatest Monarchs Gold Sovereign Range, celebrates the regnal milestones of some of Britain’s greatest monarchs. For our new king, these gold sovereign coins feature a portrait King Charles III, paying tribute to some of the greatest British monarchs who have gone before him.
Not only that, the coins in this range all have features that will give them great appeal to those interested in the history of Britain, and also to sovereign collectors the world over. In this blog, we will be dissecting the coin designs of this remarkable range…
The Golden Jubilee of King George III
On 25th October 1809, George III became the first British monarch to celebrate a Golden Jubilee, marking the 49th anniversary of his accession and his entrance into the 50th year of his reign.
King George III was the first British monarch to mark a jubilee in a significant way, and the preparations for his Golden Jubilee were not too different from the jubilee celebrations of today.
The 2023 King Charles III Greatest Monarchs Gold Sovereign Range
Britain has a new monarch. This is something that no-one for generations has written. Not for 70 years has this been uttered and it feels remarkable to be able to declare to you that there are now coins bearing the portrait of ‘our King’. While the world debates what sort of monarch King Charles III will be, the simple truth is that he will in many ways be different to his mother. It’s a different world after all: his accession was announced in an instant on social media, and his accession ceremony was broadcast live to hundreds of millions of households around the globe.
The most important thing for all of us, is that with the accession of King Charles III, a thousand years of Britain’s monarchy endures. This is a significant moment in the history of our nation, therefore, a new series of sovereign coins have been released, which pays tribute to some of Britain’s greatest ever monarchs. Introducing the 2023 King Charles III Greatest Monarchs Gold Sovereign Range, and in particular, the one-eighth sovereign…
Starting A Coin Collection: Which Monarchs?
While it is such a rewarding hobby, starting a coin collection can be daunting for some, with the majority of people asking ‘where do I start?’. If you are interested in historic or royal gold coins, then you have come to the right place. In this blog, we will be talking you through the best monarchs for you to look for when kickstarting your collection…