Bidspirit auction | A Collection of UK Pre-Decimal


A Collection of UK Pre-Decimal and Early Decimal Bronze and Cupro-Nickel Coinage - A collection of British coinage from the 19th and 20th centuries, presented in a circular blue metal tin. The assortment comprises various denominations including half crowns, shillings, sixpences, pennies, and halfpennies, alongside a 10 new pence piece. Obverse designs feature the portraits of Queen Victoria (young head), King George VI, and Queen Elizabeth II. Legends include ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F. D. and VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D:. Reverse designs include the Golden Hind ship on the halfpenny, seated Britannia on the penny, and a heraldic shield on the half crown. Legible dates include 1883, 1939, 1961, 1962, 1963, and 1967. The pieces are composed of bronze and cupro-nickel.