However the discovery of the coin suggests the British also went to what is now British Colombia during Sir Fancis ... Canadian history turned on head after 435-year-old British shilling is found.

VICTORIA, Canada (AFP) - An amateur treasure hunter with a hand-held metal detector has turned Canadian history on its head after finding a 16th century shilling buried in clay on the shores of ...

The shilling was the auctioneer’s cut and it still takes 5pc commission. Sovereigns They were first introduced in the 15th century as a coin very much aligned to the sovereign's image.

These include coins that haven’t been legal tender for many years such as a florin, or two-shilling piece, and thruppence, or three pence. The Coin Collecting Wizard said: “Ye old English ...

A shilling coin from 1652 that was made in Boston could be worth $300,000. ... a “Libertas Americana” bronze medal and several British hammered gold coins, Yahoo reported. ...

He added: "1851 Shilling around 470,000 coins made and has a value of around £700." Talking about the 1841 Half Crown, he claimed this boasts a mintage of 42,000 with a value of £5,000.

King's shilling: The 'lucky' George VI coin friend gave Colin Firth to help him win Oscar. By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Updated: 10:46 EDT, 4 March 2011 ...