Message:

<p>[QUOTE=&quot;TheRed, post: 5190241, member: 87080&quot;]First and foremost, nice penny [USER=15481]@svessien[/USER] I am certain it is class 4d.&nbsp; That is theonly class to feature a pellet before the EDW.&nbsp; Here is my example.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1214087[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>As to how to identify the type/class, there are about as many methods as there are classes and sub classes.&nbsp; Some collectors prefer to look at the crown first, others the letter styles, and others the initial marks.&nbsp; Frankly, all work and it really depends on the level of detail a coin has visible.</p><p><br /></p><p>I personally start with the mint.&nbsp; If a coin&#039;s mint is anything other than London, Bury, Canterbury, or Durham, that narrows down the possible class to 4 options.&nbsp;&nbsp; Given that the 4 listed mints produced the majority of pennies though, it leaves a lot of coins in need of another method.</p><p><br /></p><p>I next check the obverse legend.&nbsp; While there are a large variety of legends, as a general rule if the legend reads +EDW R ANGL DNS HYB it is class 1d thru 9 and Edward I.&nbsp; If the legend reads +EDWAR R ANGL DNS HYB it is class 10 thru 15 and late Edward I or Edward II.&nbsp; These are the two most common legends but by no means exclusive, as the coin below, class 1c, illustrates. The obverse legend reads +EDW REX ANGL DNS HYB.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1214078[/ATTACH] </p><p>Then you can also examine the shapes of the letters E and C.&nbsp; If they are open it is usually class 1-5 and if they are closed it is class 6-15, of course with exceptions.&nbsp; The initial mark also can narrow down the class as can the side fleurs of the crown, as [USER=75482]@dltsrq[/USER]&nbsp; noted above.</p><p><br /></p><p>I guess all of this is my way of saying that it is really confusing and a good resource is needed if you want to me exact.&nbsp; I recommend the book &quot;The Galata Guide to the Pennies if Edward I and II, by Paul and Bente Withers.&nbsp; It really is the best and easiest guide to the pennies.&nbsp; The book is also fairly inexpensive, especially when purchased used.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1214083[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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