There has been a schism following some non-numismatic comments. Many prolific posters, including myself, have moved to...
The obverse is really unusual. My first thought is (uncertain) medieval obverse struck over a clipped siliqua. I've searched a while online, but...
Difficult to say with these photos. Could you share images with a higher resolution?
I'll repeat here what I've answered in a private message of @ArtDeco. This is a coin that would not improve with sodium thiosulphate, in my...
This is an excellent patina, and I would advise to keep it in the current state.
You're not the only one. Years ago, I bought the same type (though much more worn), believing it was gold. I sold it later, and the buyer told me...
In addition, I actually used this knowledge to improve this coin: [ATTACH] A series N type 41b sceatta, which was heavily overcleaned. Note the...
I very much agree with this. Any experienced coin restorer knows methods to (re)tone silver coin. Even the so desired 'cabinet toning' can be...
I use google sheets, where I store both provenance, the relevant data on the coin (e.g. obverse, reverse, condition, literature references, etc.)....
Could you please continue your arguments in a private message, instead of publicly on the board?
I had the pleasure of seeing them live: [ATTACH]
Please accept my congratulations and admiration for this excellent coin.
Since many new members have joined the board since this thread was resurrected (April 2021), why not re-resurrect it :)
I thought I'd recognized your coin. A similar example was found recently and posted on a metal detecting forum where I'm moderator: [ATTACH]...
Thank you all for the positive replies! I must admit some hesitation. But, my collecting 'philosophy' is pragmatic: I started with 100€, and...
As some of you might know, my collection by now largely focuses on early medieval coins, ie. 650-c780 AD, that is, between the late-stage...
If you have the means, I would advise to buy uncleaned silver ancient coins. Some of these can be bought in group lots of auctions (i.e. coins...
The cross with pellets in each quadrant is often seen on deniers from Bourges. Then again, my focus is mainly sceatta's. I know @Nap knows a...
I would also agree with 'merovingian'. The first mint that came to mind was Bourges, but I couldn't find a similar design. Note that it's very...
Thank you @Nap and @Tejas for your contributions. Hoards of sceatta's are scarcely found indeed. In the Netherlands, a few have been found though....
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