Frequently Asked Questions about the Coins of England/Great Britain

How much are my coins worth? How do you tell the difference between Old Effigy and Modified Effigy sixpence, shillings or halfcrowns of George V? How do you tell the difference between Old Effigy and Modified Effigy pennies of George V? How do you tell the difference between Old Effigy and Modified Effigy halfpennys of George V? Where is the mintmark on sovereigns or half sovereigns of Edward VII or George V and what marks were used? Where are the mintmarks (H and KN) on the bronze coins of Victoria or George V and what do they stand for? What denominations were used and how do they relate to each other? How do you tell the difference between 1902 High and Low Tide coins of Edward VII? What is the semee of hearts that is referred to on coins of George III? What is Maundy Money? What does Godless mean when referring to a florin? Identifying the Head Types on the Shillings of Victoria Designer's/Engraver's Initials on English Coins

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