English Pattern Trial and Proof Coins in Gold 1547-1976: Second Fully Revised Edition

This book attempts to catalogue all known pattern and proof coins struck in gold, together with off-metal strikes and unofficial fantasies, also in gold. Included are the English series from Edward VI to Elizabeth I (1547-1603) and the coinage of Great Britain from James I to Elizabeth II sterling coinage (1603-1976), extending the period covered by the previous edition from 1968 to 1976.

A “pattern” is a coin designed and proposed for use as regular currency. Apart from genuine “trial” piec...