We Discovered The Most Expensive Coin in the World

[@officeguy3]

Another fantastic look at the Royal Mint by Dan Snow.

[@bethdal4174]

So fun to see Dan Snow and Chris Barker geek out over coins. We need more of this. We went to the royal mint on a recent trip to wales. The tour and exhibit are impressive will the ancient coins they have displayed. Also enjoyed the kings new definitive coins (circa 2023).

[@badofcheese]

You steal owt decent?

[@scottmatthew9605]

I'm a simple man. I see Dan Snow, I click.

[@modestlyneutral]

We,sir, are of one mind.

[@adam116gaming2]

Facts brother, facts lol

[@paillette2010]

I’m a simple woman. I see that stiff-upper-lippedness, chiseled jawline, and features of a public school lad and I click. Bonus, there is history!

[@Icanbacktrailers]

And wrote a generic comment

[@modestlyneutral]

@@Icanbacktrailers Okay. I was being facetious. I don't know what got your knickers in a twist.

[@DallingerM]

You’ve took a very unusual subject with only a small amount of serious interest and turned it into a very enjoyable and fascinating watch! The professionalism of Snow is always welcomed with the spark of curiosity he produces and the way you’ve gotten information out is captivating. You’ve taken a mediocre topic and made it very entertaining. Seriously, your last few posts have been 10s. Well done History Hit

[@malaconway2645]

Yes, he has taken an unusual and most interesting subject.😊

[@johnlee4897]

The most expensive coin in the world was a 1933 $20 USA double eagle achieving an auction record of $18.9 million. I don't think the Edward VIII proof sovereign would get anywhere near that but I do suspect it would now sell in excess of £1 million if auctioned. Totally unique and historically valuable. I squirmed when I saw how Dan was handling it, elevated with no gloves and about to drop it any second, thus damaging it's proof finish.

[@timber72]

Looks like the "caretakers" of the Royal Mint have already damaged it over the years. Of course, the 1849 $20...if sold...would bring more, but it's impounded at the Smithsonian, so no dice.

[@Rorschachqp]

Yup and that's just last sold. If the 1913 Liberty Head nickel came up again, it might top that.

[@BioBitsDocs]

Nice video. I've always loved learning about coins and enjoyed collecting them

[@R2Zmedia]

Fantastic insight into our coinage.

[@sam7687-i9b]

Thanks for the upload I realy enjoy numismatics

[@Southern21076]

I have a young gold sovereign from 1882 young Victoria’s face so interesting !

[@busterbiloxi3833]

She was in her sixties in1882. You need to learn math.

[@thepagecollective]

@@busterbiloxi3833 Well, no, the image on the 1882 is a second "young head" portrait. Put another way, she looked about 25.

[@dpmakestuff]

Great video.

[@katherinecollins4685]

Fantastic video

[@thepagecollective]

7:21 The image shows the second young Victoria portrait. That original young head portrait was changed in 1874, and that second, slightly-aged portrait remained well into the 1880s, when Victoria was in her 60s.

[@jennycox4463]

I'm a wee bit of a royal jewels nerd, so I know that the two "crowns" Elizabeth II wore on British coins are the George IV State Diadem (made for George IV to be worn by monarchs, but subsequently only worn by Queens) identifiable by the Maltese crosses, and the Girls of Great Britain and Irland Tiara (made for a committee of aristocratic women who called themselves the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland as a wedding present for Mary of Teck, who was marrying the future George V, and given to then-Princess Elizabeth as a wedding present).

[@5T3-d3c]

I found an 1873 victorian Penny with a metal detector but its well worn

[@teholympian]

So many of the coins look cleaned. Cleaning coins lessens their value (for those who are not collectors).

[@Rorschachqp]

Yup, unless the coin came out of the ground or the sea, polishing coins usually downgrades the condition of the coin by 0% (coin is already in awful condition) to 99% (proof or mint state coin) by covering the coin with thousands of tiny scratches.

[@Caligulashorse1453]

I would love to see the history of British Middle Ages coinage

[@ComteDeGracey]

I absolutely love this video. You showed things I would have never had the chance to see otherwise. Thank you. But for the title: The Edward VIII proof gold sovereign is not the most expensive coin in the world, although it is incredibly precious.

[@54mgtf22]

Australian coins have had fauna for years, with the monarch’s head on the reverse. Cool 👍

[@serendipity4505]

fascinating

[@jennybates]

Great video, Dan.

[@CesarIsaacPerez]

Awesome video. Feel like I learned a ton.

[@jfryer485]

I have many of these coins! The 1p Charles Iii The 5 p Chatles III And last A 10 p also.

[@theflyingdutchman1432]

I wonder if the mint has a collection of Roman era coins, seeing as they would be so impactful throughout the history of England and its coins

[@mpwarrillow]

Roman coins are not rare and are widely available on the private market

[@theflyingdutchman1432]

@mpwarrillow true but the mint could get some really nice ones

[@Rorschachqp]

@@theflyingdutchman1432 But why bother? It's not a numismatic museum. It's a historical museum of just it's own history, which makes sense. Also, England already has a literal and actual cultural appropriation issue as their museums are full of other peoples' precious items already.

[@brianchester4218]

Wow great info thanks

[@thepagecollective]

The Royal Mint would make so much money if they issued an Edward VIII official restrike or special collector coin based on an original portrait die. Talk about leaving money on the table.

[@lancobear8894]

Ask the Royal mint to fix the milk spotting issues with their Britannias

[@MrGozer23]

It's interesting that Britain did not get Edward the 7th coins. In Canada, where I am from, I recall we did.

[@thepagecollective]

You mean Edward 8. Canada and the rest of the Empire had plenty of Edward 7. And I'm afraid, no. No Edward 8 portrait coins were issued anywhere. There were coins with his name on them issued in Africa, New Guinea and Fiji, all with a hole in the center and no portrait.

[@Apaleutos24]

@@thepagecollectiveyeah…no value in these really! Now if any of these have gotten out with the effigy of Edward VIII then there would have been valued way more!

[@thepagecollective]

@@Apaleutos24 The Royal Mint, unfortunately, has never been keen on minting essais or restrikes, so collectors like me must continue to pine for a time when the come to their senses and issue collector editions of the set in Windsor made for Edward VIII. They'd make a great deal of money

[@wirralnomad]

First time in British coinage history no heraldically lead coinage? So what about the 1973 50p piece with the crossed hands on the back? What about those with Peter Rabbit on the back, ssand what about those that ahve images depicting industry and battle commemorations?

[@thisismonitor4099]

Errr there are a number of coins more expensive than this coin ....

[@julieclonan2427]

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[@jmjm1920]

The double eagle in America worth 18.8 million 😊

[@groblerful]

Edward the V11 had coins with a crowned head.

[@jamieglover4853]

I like coins

[@williama-d6]

I have this American book on coin collecting which explains stuff like legend and stuff does the uk follow the same principles?

[@Rorschachqp]

Whether it does or it doesn't, everyone either follows the US standard or it doesn't since the US sets the standards for all of numismatics. US Coins that are less than 250 years old sell for double digit millions while top ancient coins sell for like 1/10 to 1/100000th of that.

[@blake7587]

Clickbait garbage. £1 million is not the most expensive coin in the world or even close. The *American* 1933 Double Eagle is the most expensive coin in the world.

[@Styphon]

The official portraits of Elizabeth 2 & Charles 3 have one 'striking' difference 😉 The Queen, facing right, is 'looking forwards ' The King, facing left, is 'looking backwards' I really don't want to collect any coins with C3 on them.

[@timber72]

Huh. I'm not the only one. I have vowed to NEVER own a C3 coin/bill, ever.

[@TheFjordflier]

Touching some of those rare coins without white gloves 😯

[@ismarwinkelman5648]

Gold does not react with human skin oils

[@alexandrebibet7143]

Totally agree, people put gloves on to touch pokemon cards but not to touch these coins...

[@peterperigoe9231]

Baldwins, don't recommend using gloves as more coins are damaged by dropping them edge knocks etc than otherwise.

[@harryzero1566]

Coins were massively important, empires fail when the intrinsic value of then coins get debased. Can you imagine a 22ct gold sovereign struck at 7 mints globally, debased to being struck in only 9ct gold, the absolute minimum to still be called gold.

[@busterbiloxi3833]

Yes, I can imagine it. What’s your point?

[@peterperigoe9231]

Many collectors were disappointed with the 5p not following Kruger Gray's designs having on George V coinage having 6 acorns and oak leaves on the 6d and 3 on the 3d, thus should have had 5 acorns etc on the 5p?

[@Carsonktm420]

I love coins 🪙

[@anti-Russia-sigma]

Actually,emperors=kings.The Charles III coins should feature wild cats & European water voles,as they are endangered in the UK.

[@lachsgesicht5372]

What`s the name of the backround song in the beginning?

[@DallingerM]

Marilyn Manson - The Beautiful People

[@busterbiloxi3833]

The Ballad of King Midas the Miser.

[@DallingerM]

@@busterbiloxi3833 Nawh, it’s The Beautiful People by Marilyn Manson ... listen to it. Duh 🙄

[@pcbyed3419]

What is tthe name of the background music from artlist?

[@Rorschachqp]

A million pounds is about currently as of 08/24, around 1.5 million dollars. It just goes to show how little value British history has on the open market. 1.5 million $US is no where near the most expensive coin...I'm not sure if it's even top 25. You can see the list on Wikipedia "List of most expensive coins" and these are all last auction prices. The vast majority, like 4/5 are US or US history-related (like the Brasher Doubloon), with the top seven being all US including all of the double digit millions $US coins. And then approximately a chunk of that non-US 1/5th is Chinese history-related. And on a side note, there are multiple coins on that list that are American but are so highly coveted that they don't come up for sale and thus the last sold copy is more than more than ten years ago. The most notable example is the 1913 Liberty Head nickel (5 known specimens) that last sold in 2007 for a measly 5 million dollars. Considering how many TV shows have been done about it, if one came up for sale, I could see it maybe going to #1 possibly from the #13 spot it's in now. But with only 5, likely someone will have to pass or come close to it, for one to come up on the market.

[@MichaelBath-xv5bd]

He Got Charlie the 3rds Ears Right..

[@TravisBrady-wn8fr]

Take the coin. Throw it into the river. Good day mate.

[@_Opal_Miner_]

You didn't DISCOVER eff all. I can't go to the Louvre to see the Mona Lisa and say "Hey... I just discovered the world's most expensive paintin".

[@MrGozer23]

Edward the 8th I mean.

[@mikitz]

I don't want to sound pessimistic or anything, but what's the point in minting new coins now that the current monarch will most likely kick the bucket before the project gets finished?

[@littlejellies1239]

Because we need new coins to keep up with demand and to replace worn down coins. That will happen no matter what age or health the king is in

[@hagron5702]

That guy is the most British man I've ever seen in my life.

[@CatsMeowPaw]

It's a shame that in a few years almost nobody will be using coins. But that's just the way it goes.

[@thepagecollective]

Not any time soon.

[@alpha_echo_diDi]

Click bait

[@Ngoc-q3b]

How much is a 1964 coin

[@kimcason8764]

Bless, unless Gold. Not a Lot Sadly..! Maundy Set is always worth something, Mind. But Remember always Buy/Collect the Best Condition you Can. It's not just about how Old it is, but Condition & Amount Struck. Unless, it has A Flaw from the Mint. I Don't know where abouts you live but check out MULE'S, CUD's, or Oddities. As an Example, here in Australia there was a 'Mule' Struck of the 2000 $1 coin. There was a Wee Mix up when it was struck with a 10cent Die (Smaller) for the Obverse (Head) and the Normal $1 Mob of Roo's on the Reverse (Tail) of the Coin. Bingo a Mix or Bitsa ( Mule ) of 2 coins on the $1 Planchete. A Nice Example can be worth a Thousand AUD'$ or More..! Happy Hunting but Remember it's Numismatic's not Numismentle, which sadly, I may be..! 😂 Cheers Cobber from Some where Downunder, have a Bonza day, Serious or Not..!? 🦘🐪🦎

[@brotherbrovet1881]

The power of coinage is literally Biblical. "Who's face is on this coin?" "Render unto Ceasar what belongs to Caesar. Render unto God what belongs to God." -- Jesus Christ.

[@harryzero1566]

Am i going to see a coin worth millions?

[@busterbiloxi3833]

Yes. The Canadian 1,000 kilo gold coin.

[@greggiles7309]

He would not be touching a real coin without gloves

[@busterbiloxi3833]

He would because he’s a complete douchebag.

[@robbyakes8736]

WAR IS EVIL

[@timber72]

A million pounds...? That's not even the 100th most expensive coin in the world. What's up with this nonsense? Most expensive coin in the world? Try the 1849 Double Eagle. $50,000,000, IF sold. The 1933 $20s, the 1913 nickels, the 1804 dollars, the 1794 dollar specimen...all more expensive. Come on.

[@teknoaija1762]

They sure added some hair on old Charles there.Wonder how much William gets when it s his turn?

[@EGSBiographies-om1wb]

91st

[@EireGenX]

😂 should be Jimmy Savile on the reverse.

[@jaydentate6080]

Or a Catholic priest

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[@julieclonan2427]

It was Keir Starmer who was the Head of the CPS, who Refused to Prosecute Saville and the Grooming Gang's.

[@donalobrien9422]

Gary Glitter

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Who?

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[@pleasantjourneys]

Hob about we stop putting kings and queens on coins

[@metalmyke1]

It seems a waste to change it all the time.

[@savannah115]

Not really. They have to make new coins every year anyway, and obviously people can still spend the old money with the Queen, so it's economic impact is minimal.

[@assaultracoon4183]

Its not the real king the wane be King it's the Devil himself

[@savarok]

That's some crack you are smoking.

[@hagron5702]

The hell are you babbling about? lol

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

I wonder how long before the coins have the Prophet Muhammad on them....I guess 30 years...

[@CashelOConnolly]

Totally Disgusting 😡

[@zbigniewczaykowski514]

Since images of the prophet are banned in islam, thats not gonna happen.

[@steveschutte4990]

Maybe you should learn something about a religion before making stupid, bigoted remarks.

[@chuckz2934]

Wait what? Loathsome inept Charles is going to be on a coin?

[@LarsPallesen]

Does it come as a big surprise to you that The King is going to be on the coins?

[@chiron6699]

Wokey charles what a clown

[@busterbiloxi3833]

He already is, punk!

[@zbigniewczaykowski514]

@@LarsPallesen It would be an even bigger surprise if he appeared on banknotes too.

[@ikematthews6866]

Abolish the monarchy

[@D1331D]

And trust a revolving door of dictators? Better the devil you know.

[@ikematthews6866]

@@D1331D there doesn’t need to be a dictatorship because politicians should be elected by the people.

[@D1331D]

@@ikematthews6866 Rishi Sunak wasn't elected, came in through the back door.

[@ikematthews6866]

@@D1331D I didn’t say he was, I’m saying they should be elected like in America.

[@D1331D]

@@ikematthews6866 Nixon - Watergate. Warren G. Harding - Bribery & Corruption. Ulysses S. Grant - Whiskey Ring Scandal & Credit Mobilier Scandal. Ronald Reagan - Secret sale of weapons to Iran in an unsuccessful attempt to win freedom for U.S. hostages. Bill Clinton - Monica Lewinsky. Ted Kennedy - Death of Mary Jo Kopechne.

[@julianshepherd2038]

Privatise the Monarchy

[@andrasszabo1570]

You mean sell it to the highest bidder (in the best case)? Or what the history of privatisation tells us, sell it by the most corrupt to the most morally bankrupt? Unless you want Britain to transition from a constitutional monarchy to an absolute monarchy because you 100% know you'd be such a good bootlicker that you and your family's future would be secured - that'd be the worst decision in the history of the British Isles in at least a thousand years.

[@EricDMMiller]

What a load of horseshit.

[@PerforatedPaperboy]

yea imagine gobbling this garbage up as a citizen of the UK

[@StevenKeery]

EricdMMiller: Yet here you are watching the video, how very strange.

[@PerforatedPaperboy]

@@StevenKeery yea idk what he was talking about but me personally i was talking about how the citizens of the UK still have a monarchy and the people don't govern themselves through democratically elected people