Story

Evolution of Coinage 

This meticulously curated set includes a selection of coins that narrate the evolution of British minting. Progressing from simple hand striking via mechanisation, steam power, and electrification to the present day where precision lasers enable astonishing details, each coin in this set represents a distinct phase in the production of British minting, stages that have brought about new possibilities, improving quality and elevating artistry.  

Iconic eras 

Comprising coins struck at key moments in numismatic history that demonstrate each era of innovation, this collection includes the Britannia 2022 UK 1oz Silver Bullion Coin, Medieval Long Cross London Mint Penny, George III Shilling, an additional George III Shilling, Victoria Shilling, and Twenty Pence. 

01 The Evolution of Coinage 6 Coin Set Reverse

Presentation packaging

Packaged in a prestigious black timber case, this coin collection is accompanied by a booklet outlining the coin selection for this set, enriching the historical context for each piece. Enhance your collection with this timeless tribute to British minting excellence.

Specifications

Specifications

Coin

Britannia 2022 UK 1oz Silver Bullion Coin

Medieval Long Cross London Mint Penny

George III Shilling

George III Shilling

Victoria Shilling

Twenty Pence

Coin

Year

Britannia 2022 UK 1oz Silver Bullion Coin

2022

Medieval Long Cross London Mint Penny

-

George III Shilling

1787

George III Shilling

1816-1820

Victoria Shilling

1893-1901

Twenty Pence

1982

Coin

Metal

Britannia 2022 UK 1oz Silver Bullion Coin

Silver

Medieval Long Cross London Mint Penny

Silver

George III Shilling

Silver

George III Shilling

Silver

Victoria Shilling

Silver

Twenty Pence

Cupro-Nickel

Coin

Monetary Denomination (GBP)

Britannia 2022 UK 1oz Silver Bullion Coin

2.00

Medieval Long Cross London Mint Penny

-

George III Shilling

-

George III Shilling

-

Victoria Shilling

-

Twenty Pence

0.20

Coin

Fineness (% purity)

Britannia 2022 UK 1oz Silver Bullion Coin

99.90

Medieval Long Cross London Mint Penny

-

George III Shilling

-

George III Shilling

-

Victoria Shilling

-

Twenty Pence

-

Coin

Minimum Gross Weight (g)

Britannia 2022 UK 1oz Silver Bullion Coin

31.210

Medieval Long Cross London Mint Penny

-

George III Shilling

6.000

George III Shilling

5.680

Victoria Shilling

5.650

Twenty Pence

5.000

Coin

Maximum Diameter (mm)

Britannia 2022 UK 1oz Silver Bullion Coin

38.61

Medieval Long Cross London Mint Penny

-

George III Shilling

25.00

George III Shilling

24.00

Victoria Shilling

24.00

Twenty Pence

21.40

Coin

Finish

Britannia 2022 UK 1oz Silver Bullion Coin

Bullion

Medieval Long Cross London Mint Penny

Circulating

George III Shilling

Circulating

George III Shilling

Circulating

Victoria Shilling

Circulating

Twenty Pence

Proof

Coin

Grade

Britannia 2022 UK 1oz Silver Bullion Coin

-

Medieval Long Cross London Mint Penny

Fine

George III Shilling

Fine

George III Shilling

Fine

Victoria Shilling

Very Fine

Twenty Pence

Proof

Coin

Legal Tender

Britannia 2022 UK 1oz Silver Bullion Coin

United Kingdom

Medieval Long Cross London Mint Penny

-

George III Shilling

-

George III Shilling

-

Victoria Shilling

-

Twenty Pence

United Kingdom

Coin

Effigy

Britannia 2022 UK 1oz Silver Bullion Coin

Jody Clark design of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II

Medieval Long Cross London Mint Penny

-

George III Shilling

Lewis Pingo effigy of H.M. King George III 

George III Shilling

Benedetto Pistrucci design of H.M. King George III

Victoria Shilling

Sir Thomas Brock design of H.M. Queen Victoria

Twenty Pence

Arnold Machin design of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II

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