The history of the British Isles has been defined by many different monarchs, all of which have had an impact on our nation’s rich heritage. And all of them (except King Edward VIII) have had coins issued bearing their likeness, whether they be silver, bronze or gold.
So I put together the timeline below to give you a glimpse of currency from centuries ago and take you on a historic numismatic journey...
22 coins from 22 monarchs. Leave a comment below and tell us which one is your favourite.
If you’re interested…
You can own all of this history in this exclusive framed set, ready to hang straight away. It features five original coins alongside specially cast replicas of the rarer issues.
One of the questions I get asked most, by my friends and others in the coin business, is: what is the best (and most affordable) way to build an enviable collection of historic coins? There are so many fascinating coins in British history, it’s a question that is hard to…
This year, a unique set of nine pure gold coins has been released to mark the prestigious heritage of the East India Company, still trading after 417 years. At its peak the British company single-handedly accounted for half the world’s trade. They minted their own currency, started the mass production of…
In 1922, the world was captivated by the discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb - a treasure trove of ancient Egyptian artefacts buried beneath the sands of time. Over 100 years later, that moment has been honoured with a remarkable set of 50p coins - The Tutankhamun Treasures BU 50p Collection. Approved…
I have exactly same as this in a frame when can I sell it? It was given to me from my late grandad.
Should it read William IV not William VI (1830) and George IV not George VI (1820)
Hi,
Thank you for spotting this – we have changed and updated.
Apologies,
Charlotte
Nice idea. Pity you couldn’t get the Roman numerals correct for all of the monarchs.
Hi,
Thank you for spotting this – we have changed and updated this.
Apologies,
Charlotte