Tag: Copper

Collection Focus: The White Rajah (1885 Sarawak Cent)

My collection now takes a journey to the island of Borneo, though the roots of this coin remain firmly planted in Birmingham. This piece belongs to the fascinating…

Collection Focus: The Birth of Copper (1675 Charles II Farthing)

My journey backwards through time has landed in the 17th Century, specifically the Restoration period of Charles II. This coin represents the “Genesis” of my copper collection. Before this…

Collection Focus: The “Old Head” (1754 George II Farthing)

Continuing the journey backwards through time, my collection reaches the reign of George II. This coin represents a significant leap in age compared to the Victorian and William…

Collection Focus: The Sailor King (1835 Farthing)

Stepping back from the Victorian era, my collection takes us to the reign of Victoria’s uncle, William IV. Known as the “Sailor King” because of his youth spent…