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SOUVENIR BRITISH COIN SETS
Remember when you could buy 12 'black-jacks'
for a shilling or a string of liquorice for just half
a penny? Those were the good old days, and you can recapture
your fond memories of the pre-decimal era with these
exquisite collections of genuine coins and banknotes.
Each collection represents a selection of the most memorable
coins and notes from the pre-decimal period and includes
the 'thrupenny bit', the 'farthing', and the silver
half crown - each of which boast a fascinating history.
The Half Penny can be traced
back as far as the Viking invasions when it was originally
a silver coin, but as the price of silver rose, the
half pennies became too small to serve any useful purpose.
The first copper half pennies were minted in 1672, and
survived as the bronze decimal half pence until 1984.
The Farthing also originated
during the Saxon reign, and got its name from the Anglo
Saxon word feorthing - meaning a fourth part. It was
so called because to obtain small change , the Saxons
would cut the silver pennies into halves or quarters.
Bronze farthings appeared around the reign of Charles
II, and the last were issued in 1956.
The Half Crown was first introduced
as a gold coin by Henry VIII. Edward VI minted the coin
in silver, and it survived in this form until 1970.
Edward VI also introduced the Sixpence in 1551,
which survived as a unit of currency until 1967.
The Shilling was yet another
coin introduced by King Henry VIII. It was first known
as a Testoon, from the Italian word testa - meaning
head, so called because it had the King's portrait on
the obverse. It survives as the 5 pence piece to this
very day.
The Florin originated in Florence
in 1252. Its name was taken from the Italian word Fiorino
- meaning flower, because of the picture of a lily found
on the reverse of the coin. The first English silver
florins were issued in 1849, and survived today as the
decimal 10 pence. |
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The twelve-sided Three Pence is a much more modern coin, which dates back to 1937,
during the reign of King George VI, although preparation
coins were released one year earlier, these were just
trial pieces and are now exceptionally rare.
The Crown Story
First Ever Crown
The world's first crown sized coin was issued in about 1484 at Joachimsthal in Bohemia, using silver from local mines including Annaberg, Schneeberg, and Altenberg. Joachimstal is now in the west of the Czech Republic, in the Erzgebirge (ore mountains), close to the German border. The Czech name is Jachymov. It should not be confused with the other Joachimsthal near Berlin in Germany. (Thanks M.S.) The coins became known as Joachimstalers, and shortened to Thalers, which in turn became dollars.
Collector's Choice
Because the crown is the largest silver coin issued during most reigns, it is often the first choice for collectors. Large format coins make it easier to appreciate the artistry of the engraver, and silver is an attractive metal which takes a good impression from the dies, but without being as expensive as many gold coins. Crowns were often struck in sufficient quantities to enable them to be purchased today at reasonable prices.
Etymology
The name crown comes from the French gold couronne, the denier à la couronne, issued by Philip of Valois about 1339, which featured as its obverse design, a large crown; and the écu à la couronne issued by Charles VI of France about 1384, which had a shield surmounted by a crown.
The first crown (that of the double rose) of Henry VIII had a reverse similar design to the "ecu d'or au soleil", a shield topped by a large crown, and for its obverse, had a double rose also topped by a large crown.
"Crown" had become the common English name for the French écu, and for other European coins of similar value. |
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THE PENNY Souvenir coin set of five different Pennies. Each set contains a pre decimal large size penny of George V George VI and Elizabeth II , plus the first issue decimal penny and the 1985 type new portrait penny. The coins are supplied framed and are in 'Fine" or in "Better" condition
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THE FARTHING Souvenir coin set of five different British Farthings from five different reigns. Contains a farthing of Victoria, Edward VII, George V, George VI and Elizabeth II The coins are supplied framed and in Fine condition or better.
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THE BRITISH BOB Souvenir coin set of six different British Shillings and 5p coins. Contains the shillings of George V, George VI and Elizabeth II plus the first issue, new portrait type and reduced size type of decimal 5p coins. The coins are in "fine" or better condition and supplied framed.
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FAREWELL TO £.s.d. Crown, Halfcrown, Florin, English & Scottish Shilling, Sixpence, Threepence, Penny, Halfpenny and Farthing. Dated between 1954 and 1967 all the coins are in "brilliant uncirculated" condition and supplied framed.
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THE PENNY FARTHING Souvenir coin set of two coins; the pre decimal Penny and Farthing from the 1953 to 1967 period. Coins are supplied framed and are "Brilliant uncirculated"
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"FIVE BRITISH CROWNS". 1965 (Winston Churchill); 1972 (Elizabeth & Philip Silver Wedding); 1977 (Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee); 1980 (Queen Mother’s 80th birthday) and 1981 (Wedding of Charles and Diana). All crowns in "B.U." condition and are supplied framed.
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THE HALFPENNY Souvenir set of five coins; large old size halfpennies of George V, George VI & Elizabeth II plus both different types of the decimal Halfpenny. The coins are supplied framed and are in "Fine" or better condition.
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THE THREEPENCE Souvenir coin set of five coins; the silver threepence of Edward VII, George V 1st and 2nd types and George VI (all struck in silver) plus the Brass Threepence of George VI & Elizabeth II. The coins are supplied framed and in "Fine" or better condition.
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ELIZABETH II BRASS THREEPENCE 1953 - 1967 Complete collection containing 15 coins, one of each date 1953 to 1967 inclusive. In "fine" to "extra fine" condition. The coins are supplied framed.
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THE SIXPENCE Souvenir coin set of five coins; both types of George V (struck in Silver), George VI first type (struck in 50% silver) George VI cupro nickel and Elizabeth II. The coins are "fine" or better and supplied framed.
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GEORGE V 1926-1936 THIRD COINAGE Set of 8 coins; Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence, Threepence (all struck in 50% silver), Penny, Halfpenny and Farthing. Dated between 1926 and 1936 the coins are in "fine" or better condition and supplied framed.
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QUEEN VICTORIA TYPE SET - JUBILEE HEAD 1887 -1892 Contains seven coins; Crown, Double Florin, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Threepence. All struck in 92% silver and all in "fine" or better condition. Supplied framed.
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QUEEN VICTORIA 1893 - 1901 OLD HEAD TYPE SET Set of eight coins; Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence, Threepence (all struck in 92% silver), plus Penny, Halfpenny and Farthing. Dated between 1893 & 1901 the coins are in "fine" or better condition and supplied framed.
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QUEEN VICTORIA 1893 - 1901 OLD HEAD COINAGE Type set of nine coins; Crown, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence, Threepence (all struck in 92% silver), plus Penny, Halfpenny & Farthing. Dated between 1893 & 1901, the coins are "fine" or better and supplied framed.
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GEORGE V 1911-1920 FIRST COINAGE Set of eight coins; Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence, Threepence (all struck in 92% silver), plus Penny, Halfpenny and Farthing. Dated between 1911 and 1920 the coins are in "Fine" or better condition and supplied framed.
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GEORGE VI 1937-1946 FIRST COINAGE Set of 11 coins; Crown (struck for the Coronation of George VI in 1937), Halfcrown, Florin, English & Scottish Shilling, Sixpence, Threepence (all struck in 50% silver), plus Brass Threepence, Penny, Halfpenny and Farthing. The coins are in "Fine" or better condition and supplied framed.
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GEORGE VI 1947 TO 1952 SECOND COINAGE Set of ten coins; Crown (Struck to commemorate the Festival of Britain in 1951), Halfcrown, Florin, English & Scottish Shilling, Sixpence, Threepence, Penny, Halfpenny and Farthing. Dated between 1947 and 1952 the coins are in "Fine" or better condition and supplied framed.
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GEORGE VI SILVER COINAGE 1937-1946 Set of five coins; the last British silver coinage issued for circulation. Contains Halfcrown, Florin, English & Scottish Shilling, Sixpence and Threepence (all struck in 50% silver). Dated between 1937 and 1946, the coins are in "Fine" or better condition and supplied framed.
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ELIZABETH II SECOND COINAGE Set of eight coins; Halfcrown, Florin, English & Scottish Shillings, Sixpence, Threepence, Penny and Halfpenny. Dated between 1954 and 1967 these were the last coins issued before the change to decimal coinage. All coins are "brilliant uncirculated" and supplied framed.
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GEORGE VI CUPRO NICKEL FLORINS 1947 – 51 Complete collection containing five coins; one of each date 1947 to 1951 inclusive. The coins are in "fine" or better condition and supplied framed
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GEORGE V SECOND TYPE HALFCROWNS 1920 - 1927 Complete collection containing 8 coins; one of each year from 1920 to 1927 inclusive (including the scarce 1925). The coins are in "fine" or better condition (all are struck in 50% silver) and supplied framed
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GEORGE VI CUPRO NICKEL HALFCROWNS 1947 - 1951 Complete collection containing 5 coins; one of each date 1947 to 1951. The coins are in “fine” or better condition and supplied framed.
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ELIZABETH II HALFCROWNS 1953-1960 Complete collection containing 8 coins; one of each year from 1953 to 1960. The coins are in "fine" or better condition and supplied framed
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FAREWELL TO THE HALFCROWN Set of 7 coins. Contains the Halfcrowns of Queen Victoria, Edward VII and the George V first type (all struck in 92% silver), plus George V second type and George VI first type (both struck in 50% silver) and the cupro-nickel George VI second type and Elizabeth II. The coins are in "fine" or better condition and supplied framed
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GEORGE VI FARTHINGS 1937-1952 Complete collection containing 14 coins; one of each date 1937-1952. The coins are supplied framed and are in "fine" to "extra fine" condition
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ELIZABETH II HALFPENNIES 1953-1967 Complete collection containing 14 coins; one of each date 1953-1967 (except 1961 when none were struck) The coins are supplied framed and are in "Fine " or better condition
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COMPLETE "H & KN PENNIES" Five 20th century British Pennies were struck at Mints other than the British Royal Mint; 1912,1918 and 1919 struck at The Heaton Mint, Birmingham and the 1918 and 1919 struck at the Kings Norton Metal Co Birmingham. The coins show the Mint Marks "H" and "KN" above the dates. The coins are supplied framed and are in "Fine" condition.
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1914-1918 THE GREAT WAR 8 Coins, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence, Threepence, (all struck in 92% silver) Penny, Halfpenny, & Farthing in "fine" or better condition.Inscription "At the going down of the sun, & in the morning we will remember them." Supplied framed.
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1965 DEATH OF SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL Nine coins dated 1965; Crown, Halfcrown, Florin, English and Scottish Shilling, Sixpence, Threepence, Penny and Halfpenny -all coins are in "fine" or better condition. Supplied framed.
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1967 THE LAST BRITISH STERLING COIN SET The last set of British £.s.d coins issued dated 1967 Six coins; Halfcrown, Florin, Sixpence, Threepence, Penny and Halfpenny all in "fine" or better condition. Supplied framed
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