Looks fake to me. If it were real it would be a penny of Athelred II from about 990-1015 AD. Here is a real example.[ATTACH]
Not yet. I'm sure they are a great bunch of people too but I have gotten to know the people on the ancients forum and made some good friends. I...
It's a bit on the light side but still within range. It looks good to me but I'm not an expert on four coins.
Fascinating stuff and beautiful coins. This hobby is awesome.
That is a nice portrait ro. It shows is age and wisdom.
I know 15th and 16th century does not really fit into the ancient forum as well as true medieval coins do but I have a lot of respect for the...
I wish it would rain a couple of days so I have an excuse to spend time taking pictures. I have a whole bunch to do including a lot of French...
Well, ok. If you insist.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Great write up Orfew and nice coins all. I have a few Anglo Gallic/French Feudal coins but only have my 2 Richard I coins photographed at this...
Rosie just wants to enjoy your hobby with you. Their both cutties.
Thanks for the taking the time to post that great writeup. It's an interesting time in history that I need to learn much more about.[ATTACH]
I just bought a RR denarius based solely on its prior ownership. I will post about it when I have the coin in hand. He was quite an interesting...
What a great start. Nice first coin.
You also have to keep in mind that they were more crudely made than Roman coins. Your not going to get sharp, realistic portraits and we'll...
There are some very nice and affordable hammered medieval coins available. They do tend to be more scarce than Roman coins though. I get most of...
That's a very attractive coin. I like the color. It's a great portrait too.
Great coins all. I just have this As with the Temple of Janus. I'm still woking on getting good pictures of dark coins. [ATTACH]
I just got this Athelred II penny from Rochester mint. It's a mint that does not show up often and it's pretty rare. It has a few peck marks but...
Happy Independence Day and a big Thank You to all who fought to preserve it.
Very cool and we'll deserved.
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