Example Pre-Decimal British Coinage

Wishlist

Items this collection is actively seeking. If you own something on this list, please get in touch.

George III "Northumberland" Shilling (1763)

High priority
1763·Silver shilling

Limited 2,000-piece issue for the Duke of Northumberland's Irish appointment.

Una and the Lion £5 (1839)

High priority
1839·Gold five-pound proof

Wyon's pattern five-pound piece — the great aspiration of any Victorian gold collector.

George VI 1937 Proof Set (original red case)

Medium priority
1937·Cased proof set, 15 coins

Original red issue case, not re-cased. Matte toning preferred.

Elizabeth I Fine Sovereign (1584–1600)

Medium priority
Sixth issue·Hammered gold sovereign

Full-figured seated queen reverse type. Prefer example with light flan flaws rather than repairs.

Commonwealth Crown (1658, Cromwell pattern)

Low priority
1658·Silver crown, Thomas Simon pattern

Simon's masterpiece. Aware later restrikes exist; only interested in genuine period strike.

William IV "Gothic" Crown (1831 pattern)

Low priority
1831·Silver crown pattern

Pre-Victoria pattern of the Gothic style. Any grade considered.

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