Coins of England & the United Kingdom (2019)

This historic reference work for British coins is still the only catalogue to feature every major coin type from Celtic to the present day, arranged in chronological order and divided into metals under each reign, then into coinages, denominations and varieties. Under Elizabeth II the decimal issues are separated from the pre-decimal coinages, with all decimal coinage since 1968 listed in a separate volume.

The catalog includes up-to-date values for every coin, a beginner's guide to coin collecting, numismatic terms explained and historical information about each British coin, from our earliest (Celtic) coins, Roman, Anglo-Saxon and Norman coins, the coins of the Plantagenet Kings, the Houses of Lancaster and York, the Tudors and Stuarts, to the more modern Milled coinage, minted for the first time in 1561 during the reign of Elizabeth I.

From the earliest of times, coins have been used by states or monarchs to communicate with people; Coins of England is therefore not only a reference book for collectors, but a fascinating snapshot of British history, illuminating its economics, technology, art, politics and religion. As always, the content has been updated and improved throughout by the editors.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1907427937
• ISBN13: 9781907427930
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Spink Books
• Length: 848 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.

Customer Reviews

I have several editions.

I have several editions of this book. You can never have too many. Each one comes with a different mix. And the newer editions, of course, will have the newer coins. This is not a substitute for the Standard Catalog of World Coins, but it is better focused on England and a lot easier to carry. The book also teaches us a little bit of symbolism and history. Keep in mind that this is still just a guide. Other factors determine the value of the coin to you and others.