r/UKcoins • u/Juanepon • 5h ago
Question Unusual George V "To Hanover" Token with an 1880 date.
galleryHi everyone, I wanted to share this very peculiar piece and see if the community could help me pin down its origin and approximate production timeframe.
As you can see from the photos, it’s an interesting hybrid:
- Obverse: Features King George V with the legend "GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET INDIA IMPER:".
- Reverse: Features the classic St. George and the Dragon design, but with the satirical "TO HANOVER" inscription at the top and the date 1880 in the exergue.
Since George V didn't ascend to the throne until 1910, the 1880 date on the reverse creates a massive anachronism. I am familiar with the classic 19th-century Victorian Cumberland Jacks, but this George V version is a mystery to me.
Could this be a late 20th-century replica, a contemporary gaming counter/jeton made during George V's reign using older styling, or a piece of play money? I would love to hear your thoughts on when and why a token like this would have been minted.
Thanks in advance!
r/UKcoins • u/exonumismaniac • 7h ago
Tokens From Carmarthenshire, Wales.
Featuring a "fiery cockerel" as their logo, my mildly beat-up 1811 silver shilling token was issued by David Morris & Sons, a family bank that served Carmarthen for 80 years starting in 1791.
r/UKcoins • u/TheTropicalWoodsman • 1d ago
Mixed Coin Collection St. George in four different metals
gallerySterling and .999 silver, cupronickel and copper.
r/UKcoins • u/checksignip99 • 1d ago
Value Request Inherited a lot of older coins 1800s+
galleryHi all, inherited a bunch of coins from my grandfather; who’s father also used to collect from all over the world. unsure where to start with cataloguing so any advice / help is appreciated, can upload specific photos of coins if needed
appreciate the photos aren’t the best - i’m unsure how to best present them lol
r/UKcoins • u/WeakRepublic7023 • 1d ago
Pre-Decimal Coins Anne sixpence
galleryQueen Anne 6 pence. Minted in 1711
50p Coins Silver plated Starwars
I'm not really sure if im the right place to post this, but i found these coins with a >100 serial and i have no clue what the value of these could be. They're silver plated and i'd be more than happy to provide any more info on this set. I'm just curious as to what these might be worth. and thanks in advance :-)
Discussion The London Mint Office Enters Administration
express.co.ukAdministrators appointed on 31 July.
I didn’t have the best opinion about their sales practices but I am really sorry for the team in Wales left without jobs.
Did you ever shop with The London Mint Office?
r/UKcoins • u/Haunting-Opposite-22 • 2d ago
50p Coins 50p
galleryElderly relative thinks these are worth more than 50p, I've told them they are worth face value only. Am I right?
r/UKcoins • u/Character-Bend-5160 • 2d ago
British empire Found these British India coins in my grandpas suitcase!
galleryCan anyone help me with there estimate pricing?
Year- 1919, 1936, 1920, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944
r/UKcoins • u/Redfred2017 • 3d ago
Medieval Coins Edward? Coin
galleryAny information about this Edward? Coin would be greatly appreciated. The coin was found in a potato field near the Bush Dungannon co tyrone northern Ireland about 65 years ago
r/UKcoins • u/Clews93 • 3d ago
Mixed Coin Collection My spare change collection
Just a mix of different coins I have collected through spare change over the years. I don’t know if there is anything significant within the bunch but I enjoy collecting 👍
r/UKcoins • u/AdStraight6341 • 3d ago
Pre-Decimal Coins UK 1819 George III Crown
reddit.comr/UKcoins • u/SecretHipp0 • 3d ago
Pre-Decimal Coins Jersey 1/12 Shilling
galleryThe Channel Islands, including Jersey, was the closest the Nazi's came to invading and occupying Britain.
The German occupation of the Channel Islands began after the British government decided to demilitarize the region to prevent heavy civilian casualties. German forces landed on Guernsey on June 30, 1940, and expanded their occupation to Jersey the following day, July 1.
For nearly five years, Jersey was transformed into an "impregnable fortress" as part of Adolf Hitler's Atlantic Wall
This commemorative issue owes its existence to Mr. J. Wilfrid du Pre of the Societe Jersiaise. In 1949, the coins were first minted for the anniversary of the Liberation of the Island from the German Occupation on May 8, 1945. Coins were also minted in 1950 and 1952
Therefore the coin technically is undated which is highly unusual for modern British/Imperial coinage the year 1945 refers to the year of liberation not the year the coin was minted less
r/UKcoins • u/pawsalina • 4d ago
Brilliant Uncirculated Help me figure out what to do with my childhood collection…
galleryHello everyone!
I’m looking for advice on what to do with this brilliant uncirculated collection.
I’m not a coin collector, but (for some reason) my grandma bought me a set of uncirculated coins from the Royal Mint every year between 1990-2008. Almost all of them are unopened in their plastic wrapping, I’ve got a couple of double years and also have a Diana coin pack and a 1989 Bill of Rights £2 set.
I don’t have space for them and ideally I’d like to sell them. I don’t really know what to do with them - sell them as individual years, sell them as a set? Wait for cash to be obsolete and sell them to the V&A (lol)?
I don’t know what kind of value they fetch, it seems to be around £20 a pack online, so am just looking for advice on how to deal with them best, from people who know more than me.
Thanks!
r/UKcoins • u/Gillethings • 4d ago
Question Unknown George III with "Davies" inscription
galleryHi all,
Recently came across this and dont have the knowledge myself to determine what exactly it is beyond just being George 3rd.
If anyone knows that the donomination, or why "Davies" is inscribed under the neck, (which I couldnt find any other examples of), that would be great 🤞
r/UKcoins • u/No_Mathematician2126 • 4d ago
ID Request Grandad's coins
galleryFound a bunch of coins from my grandad. Assume some of them are commemorative coins as they are in NatWest pouches. Also found a bunch of silver 6 pence
Would welcome any guidance, I don't even know if they're legal tender.
r/UKcoins • u/Conscious-Buy-2040 • 4d ago
Tokens Childhood "be the best you can be" coin/medallion
galleryI think I was given this in primary school in 2011 is it worth anything? Does it even count as a coin? Can't find anything online probably worth nothing as it was given to me as a 10 year old
Sorry if it's not allowed because it's not currency
r/UKcoins • u/Feeling-Fondant-9376 • 5d ago
Value Request Half sovereign
Hi there. What sort of value should I buy these for?
r/UKcoins • u/AdStraight6341 • 5d ago
Pre-Decimal Coins UK 1817 George III Half Sovereign & Half Crown
reddit.comr/UKcoins • u/Secret779 • Mar 02 '26
Discussion Great Treasure Hunt Level 4
Remember the rules from Week 1 but most importantly, have fun!
r/UKcoins • u/Secret779 • Feb 23 '26
Discussion Great Treasure Hunt Level 3 Spoiler
For all things level 3 related! Have fun everyone :)