Coins of England & the United Kingdom: 2026

Comprising Pre-decimal and Decimal issues, and with over 5,000 price revisions, these are not only the go-to guide for collectors and detectorists alike, but providers of insight into British history itself.

Order yours here Find out more

Auction XXI - Accepting consignments now!

Early March 2026


For all auction enquiries, including future consignment, please get in touch with us at auctions@sovr.co.uk or call us at 0203 019 1185.

Register to bid in future sales Get in touch

Coins of England and the United Kingdom: Pre-decimal and Decimal issues

Read more here

  • Pre-decimal issue 2026

    The historic reference work for British coins, featuring all major coin types from Celtic and Roman Britain through to the pre-decimal coinage of Her Late Majesty Elizabeth II, in chronological order and divided, within each reign, into metals, coinages, denominations and varieties.

    Order your copy here 

  • Decimal issue 2026

    The Decimal volume comprises the entirety of the decimal coinage minted by the Royal Mint during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II since 1971, and subsequently the coinage of King Charles III, including sets and commemorative issues.

    Order your copy here 

  • Pre-decimal/Decimal issues pair 2026

    Get £10 off when you buy the Pre-decimal and Decimal 2026 volumes together.

    Order your copies here 
1 3
Read more here

NEWLY LISTED AVAILABLE ITEMS (see drop down list for full page)

1 12

Coins of Scotland, Ireland & the Islands including Anglo-Gallic: 2026, 5th edition

The Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands (Jersey, Guernsey, Man & Lundy) including Anglo-Gallic Coins, is once more offered to the numismatic market after 6 long years, its 5th edition. As custodians of this historic reference work for the coins of our isles, Sovereign Rarities are proud to preserve its legacy.

Order yours here

Highlighted Collection: The Normans

See More
William I Penny, PAXS type, Bridport Mint, moneyer Beorhtwig
William I Penny, PAXS type, Bridport Mint, moneyer Beorhtwig

JM33692

£2,750
View Details
William I Penny, PAXS type, Bridport Mint, moneyer Aelfric
William I Penny, PAXS type, Bridport Mint, moneyer Aelfric

JM33691

£2,750
View Details
William I Penny, sword type, Wareham Mint, moneyer Godwine with cross over shoulder
William I Penny, sword type, Wareham Mint, moneyer Godwine with cross over shoulder

GM26161

£4,500
View Details
William II Penny, voided cross type, Lincoln Mint, moneyer Bruninc
William II Penny, voided cross type, Lincoln Mint, moneyer Bruninc

GM25847

£2,500
View Details

Royal Mint Great Engravers - Pistrucci's Waterloo Medal: Victory

Benedetto Pistrucci's third coin within the Great Engravers series, featuring the reverse design of his Waterloo Medal, portraying Wellington and Blucher being lead by Victory to glory.

Waterloo Medal: Victory Contact us
George II 1738 Five-Guineas, young head, NGC MS60
Featured Product

George II 1738 Five-Guineas, young head, NGC MS60

George II (1727-60),gold Five Guineas, 1738, first young laureate bust left, Latin legend with pellet stops surrounding, GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRATIA. translates as "George II by the Grace of God" toothed border surrounding,rev.crowned quartered shield of arms, different style emblems and crown band, date either side of top crown, abbreviated Latin legend, .M. B. F. ET. H. REX. F. D.B. ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T. ET. E. translates as "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire," toothed border surrounding, edge inscribed in raised letters DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI DVODECIMO, translates as "An ornament and a safeguard, in the twelfth year of the reign (Schneider 561; Schneider dies 6/4; Bull EGC 558; King 166; Holloway 86; M.C.E. 283; S. 3663A).Toned with some light surface marks and spots on obverse, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as MS60, a rare date.

See More Details £75,000
Make an enquiry

2025 Sovereign Series

The Sovereign series of 2025 celebrates a rich history. Paying homage to the 200-year-old Royal Arms and Pistrucci's St George and the dragon designs, both feature in the 2025 range.

See 2025 Coinage Contact us
Charles III 2025 gold proof Sovereign

Notable Sales

See More

Auction XIX, September 2025

George V (1910-35)

Gold Proof Crown, 1935
PF64+ UCAM, family owned since brand new from the Mint
Hammer Price
£120,000 (inc. BP)
Find out more
Edward VII gold pattern Sovereign Sold by Sovereign Rarities

Private treaty, November 2019

Edward VIII (1936)

Gold Pattern Sovereign, 1937
PF63 CAMEO NGC
Hammer Price
Not Available
Find out more
Edward VIII 1937 pattern crown Five Shillings Sold Sovereign Rarities Auctions

The New York Sale XLIX, January 2020

Edward VIII (1936)


Silver Pattern Crown of Five Shillings, 1937
Hammer Price
$300,000 (£230,000), $360,000 inc. BP
Find Out More
Elizabeth II 1954 Penny most rare penny Most expensive Penny

Auction XVI, November 2024

Elizabeth II (1952-2022)

1954 Bronze Penny
MS63BN UNIQUE
dies 3+C, Freeman 247, R20
Hammer Price
£136,400 (incl. BP)

Auction XVI, November 2024

Elizabeth II (1952-2022)

Gold Proof Five Ounce, 2019, Una and The Lion
NGC PF70 UCAM
Hammer Price
£99,200 (INCL. BP)
Three Graces gold proof One Kilo sold Sovereign Rarities Auction

Auction 3, April 2021

Elizabeth II (1952-2022)

Gold Proof One Kilo, 2020, The Three Graces
PF70 ULTRA CAMEO FIRST DAY OF ISSUE NGC
Hammer Price
£120,000, £144,000 inc. BP
find out more
Henry VIII gold George Noble Sold Sovereign Rarities Auction

Auction 1, September 2018

Henry VIII (1509-47)

Gold George Noble, 1526-44
Hammer Price
£110,000,£132,000 inc. BP
Find out more
Charles I Oxford Crown

The New York Sale XLIII, January 2018

Charles I (1625-49)

Silver Pound, 1644, Oxford mint
AU53 PCGS
Hammer Price
$277,300 (£205,000) (incl. BP)
Find out more
Charles II Pattern Petition Crown Sold Sovereign Rarities Auction

The New York Sale XLIII, January 2018

Charles II (1660-85)

Silver Pattern 'Petition' Crown, 1662
SP53 PCGS
Hammer Price
$550,000 (£406,000),$650,000 inc. BP
Find Out More
William III Five Guinea Elephant and Castle

Auction 1, September 2018

William III (1694-1702)

Gold Five Guineas, 1699, Elephant and Castle
MS62 NGC
Hammer Price
£186,000 (incl. BP)
Find out more
George III 1820 gold proof Pattern Five Pounds Extremely Rare gold Five Pound

Auction XVIII, June 2025

George III (1760-1820)

Gold Proof Pattern Five Pounds, 1820
PF60 CAM, lettered edge
Hammer Price
£240,000 (inc. BP)
Find out more
George IV 1826 proof Five Pounds sold Sovereign Rarities Auction

Auction 4, September 2021

George IV (1820-30)

Gold Proof Five Pounds, 1826
PF63 NGC
Hammer Price
£120,000, £144,000 inc. BP
Find out more
Victoria 1839 Una & Lion proof Five-Pounds PR63+ DCAM

Private Treaty, 2024

Victoria (1837-1901)

Gold Proof Five Pounds, 1839
PR63+ DEEP CAMEO
Hammer Price
Not Available
Find out more
Victoria 1839 Una & Lion proof Five-Pounds Sovereign Rarities Sold

Auction 1, September 2018

Victoria (1837-1901)

Gold Proof Five Pounds, 1839
PF62 CAMEO
Hammer Price
Not Available
find out more