New Strike vs Heritage – What’s the difference?

Posted on by Vanessa Brockwell

The gold sovereign was first created under the authority of King Henry VII in 1489, when he demanded a ‘new money of gold’ to illustrate his powerful reign. The sovereign, made for kings and queens, has been prestigious throughout history for its reliability, strength and accuracy, and has represented the advancement of the art of minting.

Here at Hattons of London we have an incredible selection of both new strike and heritage sovereigns, but what is the difference between the two? In our latest blog we will be exploring the two categories and what opportunities each has to offer.

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Heritage Coinage at Hattons of London

Posted on by Vanessa Brockwell

As we celebrate World Heritage Day, we take a look at some of the most historically significant and interesting sovereign coinage currently available at Hattons of London. These sovereigns offer a fascinating and deeper look into the last 200 years of British history and coinage, recording some of the most important moments in the history of the world’s greatest gold coins.

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Queen Elizabeth II Silver Coinage

Posted on by Vanessa Brockwell

QEII Silver Coinage

There is a phenomenal increase in the demand for Queen Elizabeth II coinage this year as we celebrate her Platinum Jubilee. Her Majesty is the longest and oldest reigning monarch in British history and there is an immense selection of coinage available as a result of her remarkable reign.

In this blog, we will be taking a look at some of the distinctive and exclusive Queen Elizabeth II silver coinage that is currently available at Hattons of London.

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