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While it is such a rewarding hobby, starting a coin collection can be daunting for some, with the majority of people asking ‘where do I start?’. If you are interested in historic or royal gold coins, then you have come to the right place. In this blog, we will be talking you through the best monarchs for you to look for when kickstarting your collection…
We’re starting the new year with a brand new blog series for you; five facts about the Twelve Greatest Sovereigns. Each segment will feature one of the twelve greatest sovereigns and provide you with five facts which you may not have known! Let’s start with the King George III Gold Sovereign (1817-1820)…
Our latest release, The 2022 Tutankhamun Discovery 100th Anniversary Gold Sovereign Range, are the first ever gold sovereigns to feature a selectively enamelled design; deep black enamel to simulate the priceless treasures of Tutankhamun’s tomb emerging from the dark. The genius behind this approach is renowned artist Matt Dent, designer of the current British circulating coins, 1p to 50p.
We spoke to Matt about his journey through the creation of these designs, and here is what he had to say about what it was like to design this important gold sovereign ‘first’ series….
Did you know that traditionally, finding a sixpence in your slice of Christmas pudding is a symbol of wealth and prosperity for the coming year? Here at Hattons of London, we believe that coins can play a bigger role in the festivities, and we want to make sure the historical connection isn’t lost.
Here’s some little-known trivia about numismatics during Noel..
We’d like to look back at the Hattons of London 2022 ranges, as well as sharing a monumental thank you to all of our clients; new and old. Whether you have started your coin collection in 2022, or have been adding to it for a while, we thank you for being a valued Hattons of London client.
During the festive period, many people decide to buy coins to kickstart their collection in the New Year, or to gift to their loved ones. In order to provide our new and existing clients with as much information as possible, we sat down and spoke to heritage British coin expert Peter Hutchison about all things coin related!
Find out what he had to say here…