Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
World Coins
>
1780 British Calendar coin/medal
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="meylay, post: 65056, member: 3870"]I acquired a coin/token/medal a few years ago and have been unable to identify it. Its diameter is approximately 38mm and I believe it to be a brass or bronze material. It lists a bunch of Catholic holidays on it (Whit Sunday, Trinity Sunday, Easter, Lent & Advent Sunday) plus the King's & Queen's birthdays. It also has what appears to be a "signature" of John Powell, Birmingham. The front has the claendar on it and the back has what appear to be lunar cycles. It's hard to tell because it is very worn on the reverse. </p><p><br /></p><p>Any help identifying this or feelings on its value would be appreciated. </p><p><br /></p><p>Regrettably, I did commit the cardinal sin by cleaning this coin. As much as I know better, it was black and badly pitted when I got it. I couldn't make out any of the writing or numerals. At least now most of it is legible, although its value may have been compromised.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you in advance.</p><p><br /></p><p>Patrick Young[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="meylay, post: 65056, member: 3870"]I acquired a coin/token/medal a few years ago and have been unable to identify it. Its diameter is approximately 38mm and I believe it to be a brass or bronze material. It lists a bunch of Catholic holidays on it (Whit Sunday, Trinity Sunday, Easter, Lent & Advent Sunday) plus the King's & Queen's birthdays. It also has what appears to be a "signature" of John Powell, Birmingham. The front has the claendar on it and the back has what appear to be lunar cycles. It's hard to tell because it is very worn on the reverse. Any help identifying this or feelings on its value would be appreciated. Regrettably, I did commit the cardinal sin by cleaning this coin. As much as I know better, it was black and badly pitted when I got it. I couldn't make out any of the writing or numerals. At least now most of it is legible, although its value may have been compromised. Thank you in advance. Patrick Young[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
World Coins
>
1780 British Calendar coin/medal
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...