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British Coin Forecast for 2012 By Geoffrey Cope

British Coin Forecast for 2012 By Geoffrey Cope

By Geoffrey Cope www.petitioncrown.com The main auctions for 2011 have just been completed and record prices have been achieved. To laugh or to cry at the market, neither will help to change the present continuing demand. Today we should... read more »

 

The Story of English Civil War siege money

The Story of English Civil War siege money

By Paul Fraiser Collectibles When Royalists did battle with Parliamentarians, some numsimatic oddities were produced Many numismatic collectors seek perfection in the rare coins they collect, and are tenacious in hunting down the very best struck... read more »

 

Enough to leave the King speechless… George VI gold coin set sells for $147,300

Enough to leave the King speechless… George VI gold coin set sells for $147,300

The rare set from the reign of Prince William’s great-grandfather sold at Baldwin’s auction Baldwin’s completed its much anticipated auction of British Coins, World Coins, Military and Commemorative Medals in London last week... read more »

 

Coin Profile: St. Patrick Halfpenny

Coin Profile: St. Patrick Halfpenny

The St Patrick halfpenny was a milled coin minted in the 17th century in England, Ireland and Wales. The reverse design shows King David kneeling playing a harp while gazing up at the royal crown of England. One peculiarity of the harp is that... read more »

 

RARE COINS WORTHY OF A KING’S SPEECH

RARE COINS WORTHY OF A KING’S SPEECH

Following the phenomenal success of the British spectacular The King’s Speech at the Oscars Baldwin’s latest auction consignment couldn’t have come at a more appropriate time. Offered in its original Royal Mint case, a set of four 1937... read more »

 

British Royal Mint Reveals 2011 Commemorative Coin Themes

British Royal Mint Reveals 2011 Commemorative Coin Themes

The Royal Mint has announced six new commemorative coins for 2011 along with details of the first Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated coin sets. The coming year will see the six commemorative coins added to the eight circulating coins that feature... read more »