Upstart Coins

06/24/2025

The featured item on our online store this week is a hammered silver penny from the reign of Edward the Confessor. It was struck at Chichester Mint by the Moneyer, Wulfrie. The example presented here is a bold, very fine. Ref: S.1183

The featured item on our online store this week is a hammered silver penny from the reign of Edward the Confessor. It was struck at Chichester Mint by the Moneyer, Wulfrie. The exa

03/06/2025

The featured item on our online store this week is a scarce 1861 New Brunswick Half Cent which has been ICCS certified and graded AU-55.

02/11/2025

The featured item on our online store this week is a 1797 Great Britain “Cartwheel” Twopence. Ref: KM 619; Spink 3776. It is a VF-20 example with some edge knocks, which are typical for these issues. https://www.upstartcoins.com/blog/1797-great-britain-cartwheel-twopence

The “cartwheel” coinage of Britain - large copper penny and twopence pieces, were issued during the reign of King George III. These coins were nicknamed "cartwheels" due to their l

02/05/2025

The featured item on our online store this week is a 1653 Commonwealth of England Shilling, Sun mint mark, Ref: Spink 3217. It is in very fine condition; slightly weak in the centre, but with bold legends and an excellent flan.

The featured item on our online store this week is a 1653 Commonwealth of England Shilling, Sun mint mark, Ref: Spink 3217. It is in very fine condition; slightly weak in the centr

07/10/2024

Today's featured item is this scarce 1983 United Kingdom One Pound Silver Piedfort Proof. This remarkable piece comes encapsulated in its original Royal Mint case accompanied by its authentic certification. There is some minor toning on the coin and some minor discoloration to the inside of the upper lid case.

Today's featured item is this scarce 1983 United Kingdom One Pound Silver Piedfort Proof. This remarkable piece comes encapsulated in its original Royal Mint case and is accompanie

07/09/2024

Impressive!

The Royal Canadian Mint has ascended to sixth place in Corporate Knights’ Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada for 2024, rising from 25th place the previous year. The Mint also placed first among metal products manufacturers and second in the Metals and Mining category, recognized for its manageme...

07/09/2024

The RCNA show is happening in Boucherville, Québec this week. Always a great event! For more information visit: https://www.rcna.ca/2024/

07/09/2024

The featured item on our online shop this month is this 1821 George IV - Knights of the Order of St. Patrick Bronze Medal. Stuck in very high relief, this lovely example does show some signs of minor corrosion, particularly on the obverse; otherwise, the medal is extremely fine and rare.

The featured item on our online shop this month is this 1821 George IV - Knights of the Order of St. Patrick Bronze Medal. Stuck in very high relief, this lovely example does show

03/04/2024

One of our featured items for sale this month is a remarkable 1798 Great Britain - Davison's Nile Medal in gilt bronze.

One of our featured items for the month of March is a remarkable 1798 Great Britain - Davison's Nile Medal in gilt bronze, presented to Petty Officers. Designed by well-known Germa

06/20/2023

Featured today on our site is a 1689 January “Gunmoney” Shilling from Ireland, Ref: Spink 6581 M. The coin is in choice VF / almost EF condition with only some minor pitting, which is typically seen with these issues.

Featured today on our site is a 1689 January “Gunmoney” Shilling from Ireland, Ref: Spink 6581 M. The coin is in choice VF / almost EF condition with only some minor pitting, which

02/02/2023

The pendant featured the symbols of Tudor King Henry VIII and his first wife Katherine of Aragon, on a chain composed of 75 links, attached by an enameled suspension link in the form of a hand. Weighing 300 grams (10.6 ounces), the pendant itself is heart-shaped. One side is decorated with a Tudor rose entwined with a pomegranate bush growing from the same branch.

It was a find of such magnitude that the amateur detectorist who discovered it was lost for words, and the expert who unraveled its mysteries spent two years researching it.

01/27/2023

Our featured item on our online shop today is a striking 1917 George V Imperial Service Medal Star with Case and Award Document.

Our featured item on our online shop today is a striking 1917 George V Imperial Service Medal Star with Case and Award Document. This silver medal with blue enameled insignia front