{"title":"Proclamation\/Colonial Coins","description":"\u003cspan\u003eProclamation coins represent a fascinating gateway for any aspiring or established coin collector. You are effectively able to commence two collections at once.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirstly, you are embarking on a journey which leads you right back to the beginning of Australian coinage, a time before we had a single coin bearing the word \"Australia\". The core set comprises 11 coins with a number of supplementary options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecondly, if you are primarily a collector of Australian coins, a proclamation coin can be a gateway into a number of rewarding areas of collecting coins from a range of nations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1800 the state of New South Wales wasn't quite the thriving metropolis it is today. As a result, upon receiving 132,000 Copper (Cartwheel) Pennies Governor Philip Gidley King addressed the need for increased stability in the economy. This came in the form of a proclamation which attributed set values to a variety of coins which were commonly circulating within the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe below table outlines the original 11 coins and their newly established values\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBritish Guinea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Pound 2 Shillings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndian Rupee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Shillings 6 Pence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDutch Guilder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Shillings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish Shilling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Shilling 1 Penny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCopper Coin of 1oz (Cartwheel Penny)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Pence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDutch Ducat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 Shillings 6 Pence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndian Pagoda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Shillings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHalf Johanna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Pounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndian Mohur\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Pound 17 Shillings 6 Pence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpanish Dollar (8 Reales)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 Shillings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJohanna\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Pounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"760-1800-india-rupee-aunc","title":"760-1800 India Rupee aUNC","description":"The Indian Rupee was one of the iconic proclamation coins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe rupee may have been slightly less circulated in early colonial Australia due to being quite unique in appearance and a little less obvious to identify a fake or denomination information.\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Thompsons Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42010731938025,"sku":"TC00139","price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/9824\/7913\/products\/760-1800IndianSilverRupeeaUNC1.png?v=1637445334"},{"product_id":"gb-1797-cartwheel-two-pence-fine","title":"GB 1797 Cartwheel Two Pence Fine","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1797 Great Britain Cartwheel Two Pence played a vital role in early colonial New South Wales as one of the few official coins in circulation during a time of severe currency shortage. Imported by Governor King in 1800, these large, heavy copper coins became part of the colony’s first regulated currency system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir substantial weight discouraged counterfeiting, and their defined value helped bring order to a barter-driven economy. Used alongside other foreign coins and promissory notes, the Cartwheel Two Pence symbolised Britain's efforts to stabilise commerce and support a struggling colony transitioning from a penal settlement to a functioning economy.\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote: several rim knocks.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thompsons Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44082130649321,"sku":"TC01907","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/9824\/7913\/files\/IMG_0219.png?v=1751324855"},{"product_id":"1783-mexico-mo-ff-8-reales-el-cazador-shipwreck-coin-anacs-vf20","title":"1783 Mexico Mo FF 8 Reales - El Cazador Shipwreck Coin ANACS VF20","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis 1783 Mexico Mo FF 8 Reales coin is more than just silver — it's a genuine piece of shipwreck treasure with a story as rich as its history. Struck at the Mexico City Mint during the Spanish colonial era, this coin was aboard the doomed Spanish brig \u003cem data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eEl Cazador\u003c\/em\u003e, which sank in the Gulf of Mexico in 1784 while transporting silver to stabilise the Spanish Louisiana economy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLost for over 200 years, the wreck was accidentally discovered by a fishing vessel in 1993, reigniting fascination with this maritime mystery. This particular coin, certified by ANACS in VF20 condition, bears the marks of its underwater journey — a tangible reminder of colonial ambition, economic turmoil, and naval tragedy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHolding it is like holding a chapter of history: minted in New Spain, lost in American waters, and now preserved in a protective slab, ready to spark conversation among collectors and history buffs alike!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thompsons Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48535176544489,"sku":"TC05856","price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/9824\/7913\/files\/IMG_0209.jpg?v=1751325449"},{"product_id":"1797-gb-cartwheel-two-pence-ef","title":"1797 GB Cartwheel Two Pence EF","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStruck in 1797, the British Cartwheel Two Pence is a true heavyweight of history—literally and figuratively. Weighing a solid two ounces of copper, it was the largest circulating coin in British history and found its way to the shores of New South Wales during the early 1800s. As part of Governor King's 1800 Proclamation, this imposing coin gained official status in the struggling colony, where coinage was scarce and barter was still common. Its massive size and bold design made it instantly recognisable and highly practical in the rugged conditions of early colonial Australia. 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Minted in Brazil from rich Minas Gerais gold, these coins circulated widely across the Portuguese Empire and were prized for their high gold content and impressive size.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnown as a “Half Johanna” or “Meia Peça,” it represents half the value of the massive 12800 Réis “Johanna.” These coins often made their way into international trade and were occasionally found in early Australian colonies during the proclamation period, highlighting their global economic reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"845\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eImportantly, the Half Johanna was one of the original 11 coins officially valued by Governor Philip Gidley King in his historic 1800 proclamation, making it a foundational coin in Australia's early currency system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade: Extremely Fine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thompsons Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48545659617513,"sku":"TC05891","price":3700.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/9824\/7913\/files\/IMG_0235.png?v=1751499765"},{"product_id":"1732-brazil-john-v-gold-johanna-12800-reis-ef","title":"1732 Brazil John V Gold Johanna 12800 Reis gVF\/aEF","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"491\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe 1732 Brazil Gold Johanna (12800 Réis), minted under the reign of King John V of Portugal, stands as one of the most prestigious gold coins of the 18th century. Struck from the rich gold deposits of colonial Brazil, this coin—often referred to as a “Johanna” or “Péça”—was renowned for its impressive weight of over 28 grams and exceptional purity. Its grandeur made it a dominant force in international trade, prized by merchants and treasuries across Europe, the Americas, and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"917\" data-start=\"493\"\u003eIn the early days of New South Wales, where currency was scarce and barter common, the Johanna played a crucial role. It was one of the original 11 coins officially recognised in Governor Philip Gidley King’s 1800 proclamation, which sought to stabilise and standardise the colony’s economy. As such, this majestic coin forms a direct and tangible link to the foundation of Australia's monetary system and colonial heritage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade: good Very Fine\u003cbr\u003eMint: 'M' Minas Gerais Brazil\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 28.5 grams\u003cbr\u003eComposition: 91.7% gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eObverse: about Extremely Fine\u003cbr\u003eReverse: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003egood Very Fine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thompsons Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48545691336937,"sku":"TC05892","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/9824\/7913\/files\/IMG_0237.png?v=1751501465"},{"product_id":"1777-gb-george-iii-gold-guinea-vf","title":"1777 GB George III Gold Guinea VF","description":"\u003carticle data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-14\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"884b3920-483e-409a-a38f-614ae5e37b69\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aria-live=polite absolute\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"487\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe 1777 British Gold Guinea, struck during the reign of King George III, is a classic symbol of British economic power in the 18th century. Containing just over 8 grams of 22-carat gold, the guinea was a cornerstone of British commerce and widely respected in international trade for its reliability and gold content. Featuring the laureate portrait of George III and the crowned shield on the reverse, this coin represents the peak of British minting during a time of global expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"908\" data-start=\"489\"\u003eIn early colonial New South Wales, where coinage was scarce and foreign money circulated freely, the gold guinea played a vital role. It was officially listed among the 11 coins in Governor Philip Gidley King's 1800 proclamation, which aimed to bring order to the fledgling colony's economy. The 1777 Gold Guinea remains a sought-after relic of both British numismatic history and Australia’s formative monetary period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrade: Very Fine\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 8.35 grams\u003cbr\u003eComposition: 91.7% gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thompsons Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48545926316265,"sku":"TC05894","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/9824\/7913\/files\/IMG_0243.png?v=1751505438"},{"product_id":"1787-gb-george-iii-shilling-with-semee-of-hearts-ef","title":"1787 GB George III Shilling with Semée of Hearts EF","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-14\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"884b3920-483e-409a-a38f-614ae5e37b69\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"466\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe 1787 British Shilling of George III, featuring the striking semée of hearts design, is a fascinating and unusual coin in British numismatics. Issued for circulation and colonial trade, it displays crowned shields in a cruciform arrangement on the reverse—each shield surrounded by a scattering (or \u003cem data-end=\"309\" data-start=\"302\"\u003esemée\u003c\/em\u003e) of tiny hearts, a nod to Hanoverian heraldry. This artistic detail sets it apart from typical shillings of the era and adds to its appeal among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"959\" data-start=\"468\"\u003eStruck in sterling silver, the coin was also one of the 11 officially sanctioned in Governor Philip Gidley King’s 1800 proclamation for use in New South Wales. With few official coins available in the fledgling colony, this British shilling helped underpin daily trade and economic activity. Its presence in early Australia, combined with its distinct design, makes it a tangible and charming link between Britain’s monetary tradition and the colony’s early struggle for financial structure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade: Extremely Fine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thompsons Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48546033402089,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/9824\/7913\/files\/IMG_0246.png?v=1751505780"},{"product_id":"1792-1818-india-silver-rupee-vf","title":"1792-1818 India Silver Rupee VF","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"505\"\u003eThe India Silver Rupee, struck between 1792 and 1818 under the British East India Company, is a cornerstone of colonial currency in the subcontinent. Minted primarily in Calcutta and other key presidencies, these rupees followed the traditional Mughal style, featuring elegant Persian inscriptions and the name of the nominal Mughal emperor, Shah Alam II. They were trusted for their consistency and became the dominant trade coin across India and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"959\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThese coins weren’t just important in India—they made their way across global trade routes, including to early colonial Australia. In 1800, Governor Philip Gidley King included the Indian silver rupee as one of the 11 official coins in his proclamation to stabilise New South Wales' chaotic currency system. As such, the 1792–1818 rupee played a quiet but essential role in both Indian commerce and the foundation of Australia’s early monetary history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thompsons Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48546056306921,"sku":"TC05896","price":165.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/9824\/7913\/files\/IMG_0241.png?v=1751506689"},{"product_id":"1797-gb-cartwheel-two-pence-circualted","title":"1797 GB Cartwheel Two Pence Circulated","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStruck in 1797, the British Cartwheel Two Pence is a true heavyweight of history—literally and figuratively. Weighing a solid two ounces of copper, it was the largest circulating coin in British history and found its way to the shores of New South Wales during the early 1800s. 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Composed of silver and bearing traditional South Indian design elements, it reflects the Company’s dominance in regional trade. Coins such as the quarter pagoda occasionally reached the Australian colonies through merchant ships and military connections, where diverse foreign silver was pressed into service during the currency-starved early years of New South Wales.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Quarter Pagoda displays remarkable Anglo-Indian artistry, with a richly detailed obverse showing Vishnu holding a sword in his left hand, surrounded by symbols including a star above and lotus below, all within a double beaded circle. 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