The Gold Sovereign A brief history, with technical specifications. Gold sovereigns are probably the world's most famous and recognisable coins.We are limited to 10 images per review, so we have created...
For eBay buyers who may be interested in purchasing old, circulated coins from Great Britain (United Kingdom), at least in part for their metal content - as silver bullion - here is a quick guide.Overview From...
Branch Mints Since 1871, British sovereigns were struck at branch mints, in addition to the Royal Mint in London.The first branch mint to strike sovereigns was Sydney in Australia. It made good sense to...
Coin Collecting is one of my great passions. There is nothing I enjoy more than talking to my clients, all day long, about something I love to do. It’s more like play, than a job. Like anything, or anybody,...
It is simply and broadly true that you should buy the best materials you can afford. Therefore, generally speaking, you should not buy damaged collectibles. It is also true that “one man’s trash is another...
Necklet Rumour We tell the History of the British Two Pound Coin in full on our websites, which we are not allowed to mention here, however we keep getting so many enquiries, phone calls, e-mails, and visitors...
CONDERS are British tokens, usually made to the specification of copper halfpennies and pennies. They were struck in the late 18th century (mostly the 1790s, from what I have seen). A variety of merchants and...
Upside Down Heads on Coins Almost every day we get asked about coins described as having "the head upside down", or at least the two sides of the coin the wrong way round compared with "normal" coins. This is...
Another eBay Attempted Fraud Johnno42000 We noticed this dodgy eBay seller because he was using our gold sovereign Krugerrand photographs, then we worked out he was a crook.Many eBay sellers, including dealers...
Whats better than making money out of your hobby?? Whats better than buying a gold coin, and over the years adding up to its value?? Whats best than buying a gold coin being sure that its value will only go up...