A lot of her copper pennies turn up in archaeological digs at Jamestown. https://historicjamestowne.org/archaeology/
O’Brien Coin Guide: An Introduction to the Irish Coinages of Elizabeth I...
Armed with the knowledge in this book, you will make money! Buy with confidence. Its worth it.
Its currently out of print but the Numismatic Society of Ireland are going to do a re-run, with updates and a few corrections. You can contact...
I appreciate your dilemma. That is a very difficult set to collect. Kudos for accumulating 117 out of the 119 - that required a lot of patience...
Are eBay sellers abusing 'slabbed' coins? What should eBay do about it? I use an example of a slabbed Irish 1961 Halfcrown 'mule' with an asking...
It is more likely they were brought to England by soldiers returning from the Williamite War in Ireland. They could well have circulated there...
I agree. Gunmoney is a fascinating topic. Prices have gone up recently due to an excellent book written by Philip Timmins and published by The...
This is an updated list of die errors and other varieties on old Irish pennies. I will publish a few more lists in the near future, i.e. farthing...
They can usually be bought for about €10 each. :)
Most collectors buy the "every day coins" - not high end rarities. I focus on the every day collectors. My website does likewise, with the...
Perhaps you should consider a trip to Europe. :)
A fair comment. I try to plan my visits to the USA to coincide with fairs/exhibitions/auctions. In my limited experience of American fairs, most...
I agree with you on Edward VIII - the coins were never issued. However, 1946 and 1949 are hardly 'great rarities' Scarce, yes ... but not rare.
Rather than post them individually, here's the full set ! Does anyone have an Edward VIII brass threepence? Threepence (3d) Nickel-Brass...
Many thanks guys ! It looks too 'well made' to be pre-1800s. I just couldn't figure out the mixture of lettering styles and devices. I'm pretty...
Where I come from an ass is just another word for donkey. A jackass is a particularly stupid (or stubborn) male donkey. It is often used to...
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