British Coins

A British 1996 nickel-brass Two Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(European Football Championships)(Edge Inscription - "TENTH EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP"), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £6 GBP.

A British 1996 nickel-brass Two Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(European Football Championships)(Edge Inscription - "TENTH EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP")(specimen in presentation folder), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £6 GBP.

A British 1996 nickel-brass Two Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(European Football Championships)(Edge Inscription - "TENTH EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP")(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £6 GBP.

A British 1996 Two Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(European Football Championships)(Edge Inscription - "TENTH EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP")(Proof in silver FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £35 GBP.

A British 1996 Two Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(European Football Championships)(Edge Inscription - "TENTH EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP")(Proof piedfort in silver FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £55 GBP.

A British 1996 Two Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(European Football Championships)(Edge Inscription - "TENTH EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP")(Proof in gold FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £550 GBP.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

What you have is a coin from Spain under the reign of King Philip the Fifth. While gold coins in the denominations of 1/2 Escudo, 1 Escudo, 2 Escudos, 4 Escudos and 8 Escudos were issued during Philip's reign, no such coins were dated 1744.

On the 'tails' side there is a lion with paw raised, wearing a royal crown. Around the top are the words TEN PENCE' and a large '10' below the lion. On the heads side there is a depiction of Her Majesty the Queen's head facing right with the legend 'ELIZABETH II D.G.REG.F.D.' and the year of minting (eg 2005). The legend means D.G. - Dei Gratia (by the grace of God) REG - Regina (Queen) F.D. - Fidei Defensor (Defender of the Faith) The coin is silver coloured and made from an alloy of copper and nickel. Around the edge there is 'milling' - tiny notches that are at right angles to the faces of the coin.

Britain has never produced a "cent" coin, whole, fractional or otherwise.

Please check your note. It is extremely unlikely that a British 1642 Pound note was ever issued, the Bank of England did not commence until 1694.

It is possible that the note is a private issue from a bank or perhaps even a Promissory Note.

The Bank of England advises that the life span of a banknote ranges from 1 to 5 years.

The lower denomination notes that are handled more often have a relatively short life span, the Fifty Pound note may last for 5 or more years.

These coins are still potentially in circulation so, unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they are worth 20 Pence.

A British 1995 cupro-nickel 20 Pence coin (heptagonal)(Elizabeth II)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £3 GBP.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

A shilling was an old unit in the pre-decimal British currency system. It was worth 1/20 of a pound sterling, so 4 shillings would equate to 20p in modern decimal currency. At the exchange rates in effect during early 2012, 20p would be about 30 to 33 US cents.

Of course if you have four 1-shilling coins, their worth could vary tremendously based on their collector value.

Your gold Penny is made from Bronze. Depending on the year, where it was minted and the condition of the coin, it could be worth anything from £2 to £1,750 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

Yes. The 1965 British Crown was issued as a commemorative coin on the death of Sir Winston Churchill. There were 19.640 million minted.

It was legal tender to the value of 5 Shillings in the old currency.

The predecimal Crown coins have not been demonetised and are still considered legal tender, although you may have trouble convincing a shop keeper or tradesman to accept one as payment for goods or services.

A British 1963 nickel-brass Threepence (dodecagonal)(Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1 GBP. If it has been circulated, not much.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

A British 1947 cupro-nickel Halfcrown (George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £8 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch up to £1 GBP.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

A British 1947 bronze Farthing (KG VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £4 GBP. If it has been circulated, not much.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

A British 1866 Sovereign, uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £325 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from bullion value to £125 GBP. A British 1866 Sovereign (1866/5 DIE 17 only), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £950 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £95 to £400 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

Hibernia is the ancient name for Ireland.

There were two Hibernia coins minted in 1805 with that inscription, being the copper Penny and Halfpenny. They are both just about identical, the Penny being larger than the Halfpenny.

A Hibernia (Irish) 1805 copper Penny (KG III)(crowned harp), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £10 to £150 GBP.

A Hibernia (Irish) 1805 copper Halfpenny (KG III)(crowned harp), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £3 to £50 GBP.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to positively identify your coin and give a more accurate valuation.

A British 1888 sterling silver Groat (Fourpence)(Victoria), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £125 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £10 to £60 GBP.

A British 1888 sterling silver Groat (Fourpence)(Victoria)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £125 GBP.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

A British 1672/1 silver Penny (Charles II), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £10 to £90 GBP.

NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

No British coin is magnetic. Prior to 1992 all British coins were made from non-ferrous metals.

The copper-plated steel 1 Penny and 2 Pence coins were first issued in 1992.

The nickel-plated steel 5 Pence and 10 Pence coins were first issued in 2011.

These are the only British coins in circulation that can be attracted to a magnet since steel is an alloy of iron, a ferrous metal.

"DECUS ET TUTAMEN" is a Latin inscription used on the edge of current British One Pound coin and many older British coins. It translates to "An ornament and a safeguard".

These coins are still potentially in circulation so, unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they are worth 1 Pound.

When precious metals were used to make coins, it was the practice of many to shave or clip the gold or silver from the edge of the coin from where it would be least noticeable.

Milling or reeding the edge of a coin or placing an inscription on the edge made the practice more difficult with the added advantage of making a "clipped" coin more readily identifiable.

This was a very big deal in the old days since the value of the coin was determined by its weight in the metal it was made from. A One Guinea gold coin weighing a few grams less than it should, was no longer worth One Guinea and vigilant traders would not accept them.

Please post a new question with more information. What date? What mint mark, if any? What does the design look like?

All of those details are needed to help ID your coin.

A British 1898 sterling silver Halfcrown (Victoria), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £175 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £10 to £75 GBP.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Really depends on the date and condition. British half-crowns before 1947 are silver and worth substantially more than the ones dated 1947 and later. The ones before 1920 are sterling silver, worth more than the 50% silver ones of 1920-1946. But post a date if you want an accurate evaluation.

A British 1904 gold Sovereign (Edward VII)(minted in London - no mintmark), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £200 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, bullion value.

A British 1904 gold Sovereign (Edward VII)(minted in Melbourne - mintmark = M), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £185 GBP.

A British 1904 gold Sovereign (Edward VII)(minted in Perth - mintmark = P), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £200 GBP.

A British 1904 gold Sovereign (Edward VII)(minted in Sydney - mintmark = S), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £190 GBP.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.