Common denominations
This list is not comprehensive but hopes to give a list of the more common denominations and those of interest. Half and quarter denominations may be missed for the sake of brevity. Please click on the links for images and information about the coins.
Celtic (70BC to 60AD)
Roman Empire (to AD 294)
Aureus gold coin (25 denarii)
Antoninianus silver coin (2 denarii)
Denarius common silver coin
Sertertius bronze coin (1/4 denarius)
Dupondius bronze coin (1/8 denarius)
As bronze coin (1/12 denarius)
Roman Empire (after AD 294)
Solidus gold coin (24 argenteii)
Semissis small gold coin of the late Roman empire
Argenteus (or siliqua) silver coin
Follis large billion coin (4% silver) after the reform of Diocletian in 294 AD
Saxon Early Period
Saxon Later Period
Medieval William I to Henry III
Medieval Edward I to Richard III
Noble (80 pence)
Angel (80 pence)
Groat (four pence)
Tudor period
Ryal
George Noble (80 pence)
Shilling
Groat (four pence)
Threepence
Halfgroat
James I
Spur Ryal
Double Crown
Britain Crown
Thistle Crown
English Civil War and the Restoration
Royal Farthing