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Monarch and Series Reference Tables πŸ“Š

The Monarch and Series Reference Tables page provides a structured overview of the main British milled coin series by monarch. It is intended as a practical reference point, allowing collectors to see at a glance the reign dates, principal denominations, broad character of each series, and the most relevant onward reference pages.


Rather than replacing detailed denomination or variety studies, this page serves as a framework for navigation. It is particularly useful when approaching British coinage monarch by monarch, comparing one reign with another, or identifying where a denomination fits within the wider series.

How to Use This Page

  • Use the table below to identify the main coinage series associated with each monarch.
  • Check the denomination column to see the principal scope of the reign.
  • Use the series notes column for quick historical and collecting context.
  • Follow the reference links as detailed monarch and denomination pages are added across Ekxnumis.

Reference Table

Monarch Reign Main Denominations Key Series Notes Reference Page
Charles II 1660–1685 Farthing to Crown, Gold issues Foundational reign for regular British milled coinage following the Restoration. Coming soon
James II 1685–1688 Farthing to Crown, Gold issues Short reign with a compact but important milled series, often studied alongside Charles II and William III. Coming soon
William and Mary 1689–1694 Silver and Gold issues, selected minor denominations Distinct joint-reign coinage of major historical and numismatic interest. Coming soon
William III 1694–1702 Farthing to Crown, Gold issues Important late 17th-century and early 18th-century series with strong silver collector interest. Coming soon
Anne 1702–1714 Farthing to Crown, Gold issues Short but highly collectable reign, including notable silver and gold series of the early 18th century. Coming soon
George I 1714–1727 Farthing to Crown, Gold issues Early Hanoverian series with important silver denominations and transitional stylistic features. Coming soon
George II 1727–1760 Farthing to Crown, Gold issues Broad and historically important series with strong type and date interest across metals. Coming soon
George III 1760–1820 Farthing to Crown, Gold issues One of the largest and most complex reigns in British coinage, spanning major design and denomination developments. George III
George IV 1820–1830 Farthing to Crown, Gold issues Short reign but significant for portraiture, silver redesigns, and collector-friendly denomination runs. George IV
William IV 1830–1837 Farthing to Crown, Gold issues Short pre-Victorian series with distinctive portraiture and a compact but important denomination range. William IV
Victoria 1837–1901 Farthing to Crown, Gold issues Long and highly significant reign covering major type changes, portrait transitions, and extensive denomination study. Victoria
Edward VII 1901–1910 Farthing to Crown, Gold issues Short modern series with strong collector appeal and clear continuity into the 20th-century silver denominations. Edward VII
George V 1910–1936 Farthing to Crown Major modern collecting reign with extensive silver study, variety potential, and strong date-run interest. George V
George VI 1936–1952 Farthing to Crown Compact and highly collectable series spanning pre-decimal wartime and post-war issues. George VI
Elizabeth II 1952–2022 Farthing to Crown equivalent pre-decimal denominations, later decimal transition context Long reign bridging the final pre-decimal series and the move into modern decimal coinage. Elizabeth II

Scope of This Page

This page is intended as a high-level monarch reference rather than a full specialist catalogue. Detailed denomination studies, variety pages, obverse and reverse design indexes, and attribution aids are better handled in their own dedicated sections.

As the Ekxnumis reference library expands, the reference page column above can be updated with direct links to more detailed monarch-level guides.

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