As the seasons turn, we’re delighted to bring you a rich selection of numismatic treasures and updates from Silbury Coins. In this issue, we highlight remarkable pieces of Roman, Anglo-Saxon, and Medieval history, introduce our newly launched Scottish Borders Collection, and share the latest additions to our premium listings. We’ve also upgraded our payment system to make your collecting experience even smoother. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just beginning your journey, we hope you enjoy exploring these extraordinary coins with us.
The Silbury Team
Henry VIII AD 1509-1547 – Gold Crown of the Double Rose
2nd Issue, mintmark Lis
We are delighted to present a magnificent and historically poignant coin from Tudor England: a Gold Crown of the Double Rose struck during the reign of Henry VIII (AD 1509–1547), specifically for his first queen, Katherine of Aragon.
This coin is part of a series which Henry struck for his wives, it shows a conjoined Tudor rose dividing the crowned initials of Henry and Katherine and the motto ‘a dazzling rose without a thorn’ this type expresses both harmony and confidence. It belied a more prickly situation in reality. In 1526, the same year that these Crowns were first struck, the king’s eye had alighted on Anne Boleyn. Henry’s pursuit of Anne and attempts to divorce Katherine would change England for ever.
More than just currency, this Gold Crown is a striking testament to the interplay of power, image, and personal ambition in the Tudor court. Available now, this is a rare and evocative opportunity to own a tangible artefact from one of the most consequential chapters in English history.
The Scottish Border Collection
Silbury Coins is proud to introduce the Scottish Borders collection, spanning over 2000 years of British history.
Beginning with the Iron age, examples of gold and silver coinage including highlights such as a rare gold stater of the Atrebatic king Epaticcus. There are around 27 staters of Epaticcus known, 13 of which are housed in the British museum. Epaticcus is most famous for expelling king Verica from Southern England with the backing of Cunobelinus prompting the Claudian Invasion in 43 A.D.
Which leads us nicely on to the Roman coins, including gold aurei of Claudius and Marcus Aurelius together with high grade silver denarii and Sestertii.
Silver and gold coins from the Anglo Saxon period feature a Crondall Shilling, several rarities from Northumbria and late pennies from rare mints such as Bridport and Dorchester.
English Medieval gold coins are well represented, then with the introduction of milled coinage we see a run of two guinea pieces followed by a proof Gothic crown of Victoria and 1937 Proof set from George VI. Careful attention has been paid to the quality of the coins, we think this shows and it has been a pleasure preparing this collection for the market!
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Silbury Coins is proud to introduce the Scottish Borders collection, spanning over 2000 years of British history.
Beginning with the Iron age, examples of gold and silver coinage including highlights such as a rare gold stater of the Atrebatic king Epaticcus. There are around 27 staters of Epaticcus known, 13 of which are housed in the British museum. Epaticcus is most famous for expelling king Verica from Southern England with the backing of Cunobelinus prompting the Claudian Invasion in 43 A.D.
Which leads us nicely on to the Roman coins, including gold aurei of Claudius and Marcus Aurelius together with high grade silver denarii and Sestertii.
Silver and gold coins from the Anglo Saxon period feature a Crondall Shilling, several rarities from Northumbria and late pennies from rare mints such as Bridport and Dorchester.
English Medieval gold coins are well represented, then with the introduction of milled coinage we see a run of two guinea pieces followed by a proof Gothic crown of Victoria and 1937 Proof set from George VI.
Careful attention has been paid to the quality of the coins, we think this shows and it has been a pleasure preparing this collection for the market!
View all new listings on our website - live today!New Roman & Greek coins added today.
A handful of high grade Roman Republican denarii, a stunning gold solidus of Honorius, famous for withdrawing Roman support from Britain leading to the Dark Ages and pleasing Greek coins from Attica, Caria and Macedon.
Head to the website to view.Today we begin listing a large collection of English hammered coins, some 450 pieces ranging from Henry III right through to the Commonwealth. The collection includes rarities and high-grade examples alongside common coins so there is something for every collector of the period.
These coins are offered exclusively on our website, we wanted to reward our loyal customers by giving them first pick! Every coin comes with the collectors original handwritten label, alongside our recent catalogue ticket.
We endeavour to list all coins in the next week, enjoy browsing!
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