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New Strike vs Heritage – What’s the difference?

Posted on April 22, 2022November 29, 2023 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.

The history of New Zealand

Posted on March 28, 2022March 28, 2022 by Vanessa Brockwell

In 2019, New Zealand’s first ever quarter sovereign was released to honour the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s birth, featuring an effigy of the young portrait of Queen Victoria. But, what do we actually know about the country and its connection with Queen Victoria? We’ll be exploring the history here…

We Will Remember Them – The Designs

Posted on October 21, 2021November 3, 2021 by Emma Wilde

The 2021 We Will Remember Them Gold Sovereign Range has been released to pay tribute to the ordinary ranks of the British armed forces who served in the Second World War.

In this blog we will take a brief look at the war medal and the different divisions of the military that have inspired the beautiful designs that adorn these world’s first sovereigns.

Discover The Anatomy Of A Sovereign

Posted on August 31, 2021November 3, 2021 by Emma Wilde

The modern sovereign is over two hundred years old, and in that time there have been many variations in design. There are certain characteristics however, that have always remained the same. Here, we take you through some numismatic terminology that makes up the anatomy of a sovereign.

William Wyon – His Life And Works

Posted on July 5, 2021November 2, 2021 by Emma Wilde

Ask all the collectors of Britain’s coinage from the Victorian era who they thought was our greatest ever coin designer, and chances are one name would surface every time – William Wyon. Here, we take a look at his early life and most famous works.

Queen Elizabeth II’s 95th Birthday Sovereign Range

Posted on April 6, 2021November 2, 2021 by Emma Wilde

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 95^th birthday this year on April 21^st, making her Britain’s oldest reigning monarch. This, together with what has been an incredible 69-year reign so far, makes her quite a remarkable presence and one that Britain will rejoice and celebrate in April this year.

In 1947, Queen Elizabeth II married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and the couple has four children: Charles, Prince of Wales; Anne, Princess Royal; Prince Andrew, Duke of York; and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex. In 1953, Elizabeth was crowned and officially recognized as sovereign. Since then, the Queen has served in her role as the Queen of England, and in 2018, she became the first British monarch to reach a Sapphire Jubilee—a celebration to mark 65 years of her reign.

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