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The 21AD-22AD Sestertius - Tiberius: The counterstamp is in a rectangular box and contains the text "N C A P R". This was probably added by Nero (or even later by Nerva) to authorise the continued use of an old coin. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/21ad-22ad-se...
February 9, 2026 at 8:05 AM
The 2024 Silver Britannia Proof features a modern depiction of Britannia. Denominated as Two Pounds. 999 Fine Silver, with a diameter 38.61mm. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/2024-britann...
February 9, 2026 at 7:32 AM
The 1602 Halfgroat - Elizabeth I: Silver Halfgroat (2 pence, a Groat being 4 pence). Obverse shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth I facing left, wearing crown and ruff. The two pellets to the right are a mark of value (2 pence). Read more at coinsnotebook.com/1602-halfgro...
February 8, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The 1873 Gold Sovereign Melbourne: A small ‘M’ just below the Queen’s portrait indicates the sovereign was produced in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/1873-gold-so...
February 8, 2026 at 5:35 PM
The 2024 Harry Potter Winged Keys 50p - Silver Proof Colour: The Reverse, by Warner Bros, Entertainment Inc., shows Harry Potter flying on a broomstick trying to catch the flying winged keys. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/2024-harry-p...
February 8, 2026 at 12:45 PM
The 1551 Shilling. An Edward VI (the boy king) silver shilling, struck between 1551 and 1553 at the Tower Mint, London. Third period. Tudor Rose on left. 'XII' on right is the mark of value, representing 12 pence (= one shilling). Read more at coinsnotebook.com/1551-shillin...
February 7, 2026 at 1:32 PM
The 1551 Shilling. An Edward VI (the boy king) silver shilling, struck between 1551 and 1553 at the Tower Mint, London. Third period. Tudor Rose on left. 'XII' on right is the mark of value, representing 12 pence (= one shilling). Read more at coinsnotebook.com/1551-shillin...
February 7, 2026 at 1:32 PM
The 2023 Gold Sovereign Coronation of King Charles III: Proof Gold Sovereign released to commemorate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III which took place on 6 May 2023. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/2023-gold-so...
February 7, 2026 at 1:26 PM
The 2024 Steppe Mammoth 50p Silver Proof. The Mammuthus trogontherii (steppe mammoth) was the largest mammoth to ever live. Limited Edition mintage of the 50p Silver Proof was just 500. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/2024-steppe-...
February 7, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Denarius of Emperor Titus Flavius, about 80AD. Reverse shows a winged thunderbolt on a draped table. The thunderbolt is a weapon used by Jupiter and is thus one of the emblems of the God Jupiter, the Roman King of Gods. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/80ad-denariu...
February 6, 2026 at 12:44 PM
The 2018 10oz 'Valiant' Silver Bullion Coin is a huge 10 troy ounce 999.9 silver bullion coin, having a diameter of 89mm. Reverse designed by Etienne Millner. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/2018-10oz-si...
February 6, 2026 at 12:35 PM
The Crown of the double-rose was a 22 carat gold coin denominated as 5 shillings. The letters H and K on the Obverse refer to Henry and Katherine of Aragon. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/1526-1533-cr...
February 6, 2026 at 10:12 AM
The Silver Eagle is a one-Troy ounce 99.9% silver dollar coin. This is the 2023-W Silver Eagle Proof - West Point Mint. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/2023-w-silve...
February 2, 2026 at 8:55 AM
George Orwell was most famous for his political themed novels such as '1984' and 'Animal Farm'. This is the 2025 George Orwell £2 BU. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/2025-george-...
February 2, 2026 at 8:42 AM
The 2025 Gold Sovereign Bullion will be the final year that the Royal Mint produces the sovereign in rose gold, opting to move future production away from the red-hued metal to the more traditional yellow gold. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/2025-gold-so...
February 2, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Name Any Year Quiz Book. Trivia quiz where every answer is a year! Great for travel trivia. Paperback and eBook. Get it on Amazon: amzn.to/4gsnmJQ
February 1, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Why gold is a good investment – and why it is so expensive and rare coinsnotebook.com/why-gold-is-...
February 1, 2026 at 11:41 AM
The 1663 Half-Crown - Charles II First Bust: Milled Silver Half-Crown of Charles II, dated 1663 and minted at the London (Tower) Mint. First Bust. Diameter 32mm. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/1663-half-cr...
February 1, 2026 at 11:32 AM
This Silver Proof £2 coin from 2022 celebrates 150 years of one of football's most famous (and oldest) competitions - the FA Cup. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/2022-two-pou...
February 1, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Silver Penny of the Anglo-Saxon King Æthelred II, struck about 997-1003 at the Canterbury mint of Moneyer Eadweald. Long Cross type. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/997-1003-pen...
February 1, 2026 at 11:16 AM
The 2024 Waterloo Medal Allied Leaders - 2oz Silver Proof £5. Benedetto Pistrucci’s Waterloo Medal is considered one of his finest works and was been chosen to be part of the Royal Mint's Great Engravers Collection. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/2024-waterlo...
February 1, 2026 at 11:11 AM
The 1850 Gold Sovereign: Reverse is Shield designed by Jean Baptiste Merlen. Obverse is Queen Victoria Young Head by William Wyon.I Read more at coinsnotebook.com/1850-gold-so...
January 31, 2026 at 9:32 AM
The 1601-1602 Halfcrown - Elizabeth I: The Obverse shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, crowned, wearing a ruff and holding a lis-tipped sceptre. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/1601-1602-ha...
January 31, 2026 at 9:23 AM
The 2021 Sir Walter Scott £2 commemorates the 250th anniversary of the birth of Sir Walter Scott who was a novelist, poet, historian, and biographer. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/2021-two-pou...
January 31, 2026 at 9:18 AM
The 2008 Silver Britannia Proof (£2) shows Britannia standing with a trident in her right hand and a shield on her left. Britannia's dress artistically transforms into a wave. Read more at coinsnotebook.com/2008-silver-...
January 31, 2026 at 9:08 AM