Numismatics Blog
The Birth of the Sovereign The story of the British Sovereign gold coin begins in 1489 during the reign of King Henry VII. Tasked with demonstrating the stability and wealth of the Tudor dynasty, the King’s goldsmiths were ordered to create a coin that was larger and more impressive than any other in circulation. This…
Among the pantheon of British monarchs, King Edward III (1312-1377) holds a distinguished place, not only for his significant political and military achievements but also for his substantial influence on British coinage. Edward III’s reign was marked by economic prosperity and the introduction of several important coin types, namely the Florin, Leopard, and Helm. This…
A Brief Overview of the Spanish Doubloon The Spanish doubloon was a gold coin minted in Spain between the early 16th and mid-19th centuries. Its name comes from the Spanish word doblón, which means “double,” as the coin was initially worth two escudos. As Spain’s influence grew during the Age of Exploration, the doubloon became…