Almost 800 years of pomp and circumstance ensures the quality of Britain's currency
A jury has convened in London for an ancient ceremony to certify that British coins meet the strictest of standards ...
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Check for rare coin with millions produced – and it's worth more than face value
The 1952 six pence is a British coin featuring King George VI and is made of cupro-nickel. Its obverse features an uncrowned portrait of King George VI, while the reverse displays a Royal cypher ...
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The days of pounds, shillings and pence
At that time, a half crown made for a sizable gift: eight of them made up one pound. The half crown was a coin in our old ...
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British make a show of putting Royal Mint to the test in centuries-old tradition
In a nation where money is counted in pounds, the measure of coins is given great weight – and a lavish ceremony. Judges in red robes and white gloves convened yesterday in the ornate livery hall of ...
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Almost 800 years of pomp and circumstance ensures the quality of Britain's currency
A jury has convened in London for an ancient ceremony to certify that British ... perfect coins is a really important part of preventing forgery." It also included a sixpence made from silver ...
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County Durham metal detectorist dug up treasure trove of Tudor and Stuart sixpences
A metal detectorist who found a hoard of silver sixpence coins dating back to the 16th century said he is ‘over the moon’ after learning they are classed as treasure and will be kept in a museum.
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County Durham metal detectorist dug up treasure trove of Tudor and Stuart sixpences
A metal detectorist who found a hoard of silver sixpence coins dating back to the 16th century said he is ‘over the moon’ after learning they are classed as treasure and will be kept in a museum. John ...
With metal detectors and patience, amateur treasure hunters unearth pieces of British history
Malcolm Weale was in a farmer's field with his metal detector when he unearthed a tiny and dirt-covered object.
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Rare British coin with surprising animal sold for £204,000 - have you got it at home?
Specialists have shed light on the true value of one British coin - and it might make you a small fortune. The gold five-pound piece was created in 1839 to mark the beginning of Queen Victoria's ...
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'Beautiful' British coin with unexpected animal sold for £204,000 - have you got it?
Experts have put a spotlight on a little-known British coin that's worth a hefty sum. The gold five-pound coin was minted in 1839, celebrating the inception of Queen Victoria's rule just two years ...
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One rare British coin sold for £204,000 - do you have it?
Experts have put a spotlight on a little-known British coin that's worth a hefty sum. The gold five-pound coin was minted in 1839, celebrating the inception of Queen Victoria's rule just two years ...
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Metal detectorists discover hoard of priceless gold coins dating back to Biblical times
The Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands announced the discovery, which consists of 404 silver and gold coins, in a Jan. 27 press release. The cache is a mixture of Roman and British coins ...