British Empire Mint Collections

Explore the rich tapestry of history woven into our British Empire Mint Collections, where each coin tells a story of a time when empires flourished and legends were born. From the exquisite 1953 Coronation Proof Collection celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s ascension to the throne, to the rare British Trade Dollar with its unique overdate strikes, our curated selection captures the essence of British numismatic artistry. These coins, not merely currency but timeless treasures, come with a promise of authenticity and a glimpse into the grandeur of the past, making them perfect additions for passionate collectors and history enthusiasts alike.

British Empire Mint Collections

1953 Unite Kingdom British Empire Issues in Gold with Platinum Rhodium Layers 2 Colors Gold and Plantinum

The query likely refers to a commemorative set of 1953 British coins from the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II that were gold-plated and accented with rhodium-platinum, a two-color effect. These sets were not standard circulation coins but were created by third-party mints or dealers for collectors, with very limited editions often accompanied by certificates of authenticity and presented in special cases.

1953 Elizabeth II Coronation Proof Circulation Issue

 In 1953 to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Mint released a special Limited Issue Coronation Proof 10 Coin Collection.

The collection comprises of the Crown down to the Farthing.
All the coins in the collection bear, on the obverse, the young Laur Head of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.

 

    1953 South Africa Republik Type 8 Coin Set – Gold 1 Pound & ½ Pound– Silver 5 Shilling 2.5 Shilling 2 Shilling 6 Pence & 3 Pence  KM# 47-54.

    In 1953, South Africa issued coins as part of the Union of South Africa under the British system, not as a republic. The year marked the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and her portrait appears on the coins, which include both circulating and proof issues. The circulating coins were part of the South African pound system and were replaced in 1961 when South Africa became a republic and introduced the rand.

      British Trade Dollar 1929/1-B – over date strike on the 1921 rare British Tade Dollar

      The British trade dollar was designed by George William De Saulles and minted from 1895 for Hong Kong and the Straits Settlements. But after the Straits dollar was introduced to the Straits Settlements in 1903, it became exclusively a Hong Kong coin produced until 1935. Those with the mint mark “B” were produced at the Bombay Mint; others, marked “C”, were struck in Calcutta. Those with no mint mark were produced in London. The mint mark “C” can be found in the ground between the left foot of Britannia and the base of the shield, while the mint mark “B” is located in the center prong of the trident. The 1921-B dollar was struck but never released for circulation, and only a limited number of 1934-B and 1935-B coins were released.

      In some cases, the date on an already manufactured coin die was altered. As this could not be done without leaving a trace of the former date, some coins show traces of an older date below the clearly visible date. These include 1897-B over 1896-B, 1900-B over 1894-B, 1901-B over 1900-B, 1909-B over 1908-B, 1904-B over 1898-B, 1903-B over 1902-B, 1908-B over 1903-B, 1904-B over 1903-B, 1929-B over 1901-B, 1908-B over 1907-B, and 1910-B over 1900-B.

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