YeOldeCollector

Well, after this long journey: I returned home to find this waiting for me: The king is Burgred of Mercia who ruled from 852 until 874. This is of the Lunette issue and of type D with lines instead of proper lunettes. The moneyer can be read as Dudwine as the legend reads MON DVDPNE ETA meaning Moneta Dudpne.

I'm liking the Cnut, Mat!

Many Anglo-Saxon pieces built upon Roman designs. You can see it here too: http://historiccoinage.com/helmet.html

I bought a few pieces that were once part of the "Our Royal Sovereigns" set which comprises of seventy sterling silver medals plated in 22-carat gold. Albeit commercial, I did like the representations of the busts of these Anglo-Saxon monarchs.

English hammered, mainly the period from 750 to 1400 but I do collect a little bit of the earlier pieces and a lot of the later. Otherwise, any foreign hammered that takes my fancy, such as the Irish examples of Edward I as well as a few milled coins that catch my eye.

I am very proud of you too George! I'll have to purchase some more to test you on There is only one Hertford Cnut recorded on the Early Medieval Corpus of Coin Finds and this is not that one. Also, it was Spink who stated that it is the second known, and they have very extensive records.

Henry III Longcross Penny of London. Nicole as the moneyer, class Vc. ------------- Aethelred II Longcross Penny, Eadpold on London. ------------- Cnut Pointed Helmet Penny, Leofric on Hertford. Apparently one of only two known examples of this mint/moneyer combination.

Few new purchases. Henry VI Halfpenny of Calais. Rosette-Mascle Issue, rather nice condition! ------------- Henry III Longcross Penny of Canterbury. Nicole as the moneyer, class IIb. ------------- Henry III Longcross Penny of York. Tomas as the moneyer, class IIIb.

Well, I would say that we should be looking at around about 1662 onwards. I, personally, would consider anything Elizabeth I or later as modern, but that's just me. As a general rule, perhaps the mid 17th Century onwards?

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I could not pass on this Henry VI Groat. It's of Calais mint and is a mule between two types. The obverse is of the Annulet Issue whereas the reverse of the Rosette-Mascle Issue. Circa 1430.

Absolutely brilliant coins Mat, thank you for sharing!

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Well, the sceat dates to around about 730 and so it is fairly unusual for it to be of good silver. Generally, it is the earlier sceats (7th century) that tend to have the best silver content and then it deteriorates rapidly in the 8th century. Typically, these sceats are quite debased but the level of debasement for English coins differs throughout the reigns with some being more prolific than others, namely Coppernose a.k.a. Henry VIII.

I've spent a lot recently, here are two of the cheaper items. : I couldn't resist this. At first, I thought there was a trefoil to the left of the crown, which would have made things very interesting. Henry VI Annulet Issue Groat of London. ------ This was another one I couldn't ignore. Not an area I tend to look at. Series K Sceatta, Type 32a. Spink 803C.

BNJ just arrived. It is a very interesting read. Glad to see Martin Allen included my beaten up Henry I Type 14

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Very nice!!

I'd say that it is easier to acquire a single piece than it would be a set because they are very rarely found as complete sets. There are plenty to be found from the 17th and 18th centuries, good luck in finding the ones you want.

Well, if you were to collect hammered coins...

YeOldeCollector - George III Enamelled Brooch - Group Ten http://www.omnicoin.com/coins/978000.jpg A superbly executed enamelled crown of George III, most likely 1819. Very rich colours on the reverse.

YeOldeCollector - 1806 Farthing - Group 5 http://www.omnicoin.com/coins/977999.jpg A miniature coin with a very high level of detail. Minted at the Soho Mint by Matthew Boulton.

YeOldeCollector - 1887 Halfcrown - Group 5 http://www.omnicoin.com/coins/977998.jpg Magnificent toning on the reverse.