Obverse: three-quarter facing, crowned bust with legend around, probably lis mint mark

Reverse: Flat-topped shield of arms, no date, legend around

Grade: Fine, edge clipped, some corrosion and wear to high points, portrait visible, good example of a debased Tudor coin with visible portrait - some are much worse!

24mm, 1.65g

Prov: Ex Hanson's

£160 (P&P FREE to all locations)

A miniature axehead that was worn either as a talisman or used as a votive offering to the gods. The suspension loop allows it to still be worn, so would make a great gift. Can be supplied with either a leather thong type necklace or with a small display film suspension box (please message choice on purchase.)  Copper alloy with patina.

22mm x 9mm. 2 available.   

£70 (P&P FREE) 

Pendant with necklace - click here (use these links with mobiles)

Pendant with display box - click here          

A beautiful depiction of Britannia wearing a Corintian helmet on this commemorative medal produced after the visit to London of Alexander and Friedrich Wilhelm in 1814. The reverse shows Neptune standing before the Temple of Janus. Original series in copper and silver, this is probably a restrike. 40mm.  £45 (P&P FREE to UK other ask)

Obverse: laureate head right, HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS 

Reverse: COS III, Pudicitia veiled seated left

Ref: RIC 856 (RIC 343)

Grade: AVF Good portrait, ragged flan edge splits, nice reverse 

19mm, 3.09g

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Presentation box available, please ask first

£75 (P&P FREE to UK other location please ask)

Give a gift of history to a special person. Purchase the beginners book to collecting coins, 'History Through Coin' written by History Coins', Rona Cox. The book is softbound and contains over 90 pages. Click on the image for further details.  

Visit the Study page to purchase

A fantastic present for the beginner!

Coins in the image are for illustration purposes only.

Your chance to own one of the first forms of coinage. With rare OY, possibly denoting value and eye to obverse. 30mm, 1.84g. Very Fine grade. 

£90 (P&P FREE to UK, other locations ask)

Obverse: Crowned head of Elizabeth, left. ELIZAB the non-standard legend, normally ELIZABETH, A mint mark

Reverse: Large cross over flat-topped shield of arms, 'A' mint mark, legend around

Grade: Portrait a little weak and pierced, may have been used as an adornment or item of dedication. Slight graffitti on obverse.

31mm, 5.78g

Would make a fantastic present for a history enthusiast as the rarer shilling often sells for hundreds of pound!

£75 (P&P FREE to UK, other locations please ask)

From the 2nd century AD Roman Britain. There are four fantastic fibulae in stock, you will be sent one at random. They are all from the collection of the famous Chris Rudd, Celtic specialist. Add a coin or the book, see below.  Av 55mm x 40mm.   

 £42 each (+P&P, non-UK locations please ask first)

From the 4th century AD Roman Britain. This medium sized, bronze fibula with its onion-shaped knops, was popular with the Roman soldier as a rugged and sturdy brooch for military  cloaks. Articulating pin, but very end missing.

 77mm x 40mm x 32h. 

£65 (P&P FREE to UK, other locations please ask first)

This late medieval ring was used to indicate friendship. It was found, and from, a Dutch collection. As it is wearable, it would make a lovely gift. Interior band diameter 17mm. Suppied in a box.

£80 (P&P FREE to UK, other locations please ask)

A set of five authentic stone age arrowheads (otherwise known as points) from the Neolithic Saharan regions. Great for a historical gift or study. The points shown are typical and numerous sets are available.     

£10 (P&P FREE)