Royal Mint lists rarest coins that could sell for hundreds of times their value
From a 10p with the Angel of the North on it to the famous Kew Gardens 50p, here are the most sought-after designs to look ...
With metal detectors, treasure hunters unearth pieces of British history
Malcolm Weale, a detectorist who found the item displays an early medieval silver penny of Guthrum of East Anglia, the first ...
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Treasure hunters unearth British history
When Malcolm Weale saw the tiny, dirt-covered object he’d unearthed in an English field, he knew it was something special.
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This 2,000-Year-Old Roman Helmet Used to Look Like a ‘Rusty Bucket’. Now It’s Restored Almost to Its Former Glory
The story of the exquisite Roman helmet is still shrouded in mystery. Perhaps the high-status man who served in the Roman ...
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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 ...
Look in your pocket, the Lincoln wheat penny is still in circulation and is valued at $168,000 and we tell you how to identify it
The highest price ever seen for a bronze Lincoln 1943-S penny was sold to collector Bob R. Simpson, co-chairman of the Texas ...
A Metal Detectorist Found a Bunch of Ancient Gold Coins. It Turned Out to Be ‘Devil’s Money’
A metal detectorist discovered ancient gold coins in the Netherlands that turned out to be a cult ritual offering. Experts ...
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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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Amateur Treasure Hunter Discovers Coin Minted by Viking Ruler in Britain
A treasure hunter unearthed a silver coin minted during the reign of Guthrum, a Viking commander of eastern England.
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Rare 50p coin worth £40,000 and how to tell if you have one
People are being urged to check their pockets and loose change for an extremely rare coin that has resurfaced. The Brexit 50p coins are considered rare as they were minted with the wrong exit date on.
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'Very rare' Paddington Bear coin being sold on eBay for £800
It is listed on eBay for £800. The item description reads: “This very rare Paddington Bear 50p collectors coin is a must-have for any coin enthusiast, this coin is sure to be a valuable ...