This was part of a mixed lot of coins I just purchased but I would say it was “priced” in the $50-100 range. Slabbed MS-63 examples have sold in...
I think it would straight grade. The surfaces now are better and more lustrous than they were prior to the swim.
I know this is tantamount to heresy, but I did a little experiment to see if I could breathe a little life into a pretty nice old commemorative...
Pointed bust it is then! That’s great news and was my inclination. I didn’t realize the denticles could be used as a guide. thoughts on grade?
I can’t seem to decide which variety this is. What I do know is that there are a few very unfortunate rim dings keeping it from being a very nice...
I now realize that my originally posted coin is in fact a SIXPENCE and not a shilling. The reverse matches authentic sixpences. I stand corrected....
You are right...especially the pattern around the shield. I’ll do some more digging. Thanks for the heads up!
Considering placing a bid on this 1816 shilling. Any thoughts on what it might grade? I’d probably send it in depending on what the final purchase...
Thanks Paddy! You are the best. By the way, the Hal(p) Penny goes up for auction next Wednesday. I hope it does well.
@PaddyB any thoughts on the value of the pennies and farthings?
...I know, I got deep into the interview and started answering my own questions!
Anglo Saxon Styca #2 (Identified via match from Yorkcoins website) BP67 - The Kingdom of Northumbria, Æthelred II, 2nd Reign(c.844-c.850),...
Anglo Saxon Styca #3 (Identified with help from a old cointalk forum post by @Nap ) Brother, a moneyer for kings Eanred, Aethelred II, and...
#5 tracked it down on a site devoted to Medieval farthings. Here are the details: Date: 1280 Mint: London Type: 10 Diameter: 11mm Weight: 0.33g...
My best guesses on the hammered coins are: #1 and 2 Edward I or II penny #3 Henry III Penny #4 ??? #5 ??? #6 Edward I or II farthing
Hey there all, I am investigating a mixed coin lot in an upcoming auction and could use some help with a handful of Anglo Saxon and hammered...
Here are a few interesting pieces I came across while digging through an old box of random world coins. Nothing like home quarantine to get you to...
Someone over at the world coin forum suggested I check here for ID help on these two. The second looks like a Italy Venice grosso but the square...
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Roughly the size of a US 3 cent silver piece. [ATTACH]
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