1862 half Penny with something under F of HALF

[1862 half Penny with something under F of HALF]

2 hours ago, 1949threepence said:

Could it be a repaired F?

The appearance bears some similarity to the repaired F in the DEF of some 1841 pennies.  

 

I have to say it does have a very similar look. Interesting. Thanks

[1862 half Penny with something under F of HALF]

So a bit of a long shot, and definitely one for all you bronze collectors. I have been going back through my Victoria half pennies and came across this one. A 1862 Half Penny with peculiar obtrusion's from under the F of HALF. I no longer have my microscope as it broke and I haven't got around to getting another, so have spent a good while trying to capture what I can see under a loop. I have also drawn a very crude sketch of what the F should be like and what mine is like. Has anyone seen this before? Is it noted somewhere? Any idea's would be appreciated. Thanks guys

[Need help to ID a couple of coins - celtics?]

So have just been informed the top one was found in England, the bottom one was found in Italy and had been in someone's collection for a long time.

[Need help to ID a couple of coins - celtics?]

The second was sold a Aulerques (Aulerci) Cenomans AR Denier. It is 10.4 mm to 11.7 mm and weighs 1.24 grams. Would anyone have a reference for this particular coin.

Thanks again

Brian

[Need help to ID a couple of coins - celtics?]

This is the first. I have been trawling the internet archives as well as the images of LaTour to pin point this coin. It has an obverse which looks very like the stylised head of the Boar and Eye Potin of the Senones, but after that I really can't say. It weighs 7.1g with a Dia: 16.3 mm - 17.4mm. and is 4.5 mm thick. The picture here shows it in 3 different lights. Thank you.

[Counterstamped Penny - HELP]

10 minutes ago, mrbadexample said:

Might be worth a post on http://www.worldofcoins.eu/forum/ ?

Thanks. Jumped across abd posted there as well. Cheers 😀

[Counterstamped Penny - HELP]

Thanks Guys

Very much appreciate you taking the time. Agree about the wear on the coin. I will also look into the book. 

Brian

[Counterstamped Penny - HELP]

Here is a one I am looking for help on. It is a counterstamped 1797 Cartwheel Penny. The logo is clearly the Elephant & Castle and very professional for a counterstamp. Any idea's? Has anyone seen one before? Got this off a friend who knew I liked this type of thing so not for sale Thanks all in advance 

[More Pennies]

On 9/9/2018 at 8:09 AM, PWA 1967 said:

Thought it better to show the picture of the reverse for anyone that might be interested as unrecorded.

Well spotted Pete. 

[1981 Circulation Ten Pence]

Took my predecimal florin collection of Eliz II into the large ten pence coins all the way to 1992. I have also been trying to find all of the variants set out in Davies, not an easy task. However I am struggling to get a 1981 Circulation issue. Can anyone help.

Thanks

[Penny Acquisition of the week]

9 hours ago, 1949threepence said:

Really pleased with the 1870 penny I just bought off e bay as an upgrade to my current one. An UNC choice example, with residual lustre and nice toning.

The original listing is here and these are my photos:- 

 

Stunning - love the toning

[Look for a reference for this Roman Coin]

Thanks guys. Think I have narrowed it down to a variant of RIC IX Arles 9a. Still haven't found or seen another example of the coin.

Obv: VALENTINI-ANVS PF AVG - pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right

This is were it changes a bit:

Rev: SECVRITA-S REIPVBLICAE -Victory advancing holding wreath and palm  - OF in left Field, II in right - CONST (mintmark) in exergue

The spacing of the last S in SECVRITAS after the wreath is not usual. I have also seen numerous single I's and III's in right field but none with II, other than the ones of Valens.

[Look for a reference for this Roman Coin]

Been on there Rob, unfortunately can't seem to find a match, unless I have missed something.

 

[Look for a reference for this Roman Coin]

Hi Folks

Been trying to find a reference for this coin for a while. I believe it is Valentinian, which I am not sure. It has Victory holding a wreath with OF to left field and II to right. The exergue is the mintmark CONST. I have looked at all the RIC pages online, at least the ones I know about, and still haven't been able to find a reference to it.

Thanks

[Anglo Saxon - Continuing my decent into ancient coinage-help]

Hi All

I have started buying a number of ancient coins recently and am really enjoying the research. This is one of my latest a Northumbrian styca. I believe it is an Irregular strike, side one being +EARDVVLF round a central cross. The other side is more problematic. I had someone suggest it as the moneyer MONNE, but I just can't see it. Just throwing it out here to see if any of you knowledgeable folks have any idea.

Thanks

[Is it Greek or Celtic or something completely different??]

This is what I saw initially- CRUDE Drawing Alert - Jug with grapes and a human figure in the bottom section.

[Is it Greek or Celtic or something completely different??]

16 hours ago, zookeeperz said:

I thought as the designs were really basic looking they looked more of a representative of something rather than an artistic design Like the medusa looking thing with top part for head the middle section for the body with an arm either side and a long tail like a half human / half sea serpent (siren) . The reverse does look like a front facing Bull sitting on its haunches . Greeks did get in to mythology creatures Perhaps it's a very early type. I do have a vivid imagination I even have a mouse on my 1967 penny .

Ok I think I was closer than I gave myself credit for, The Medusa looking effigy is definitely some kind of sea serpent perhaps an irish harpie as if you look to the left the white area I believe is the sea and there is a what looks like a fish or a dolphin head just above the surface. Also the space adjacent to the left of the head has a tick which as you know always depicts a flying bird in the distance, The other effigy I am pretty sure is a dancing bear as there was more detail on the coin when I reversed negged the picture. the rest of the ear and the side profile of the nose and mouth.

 

 

Mind blown

My wife an I have  literally looked at it from every angle.  But this way we can see a Lion or some form of mythical creature. 2 legs to bottom of coin. tail coming up and round to the left of the coin as you look at it; head roaring to right.  More than likely once we learn what it should be it will all be very clear!!!

 

[Is it Greek or Celtic or something completely different??]

15 hours ago, Paddy said:

I don't know, but have you tried the Indian Princely states? Reminds of some of the small silver coins they produced.

 

Hi Paddy, yes tried those with no luck. Will have another luck as you never know I may have overlooked something. Thanks

 

15 hours ago, zookeeperz said:

looks like a crude medusa type creature on the right if you rotate it back anti-clockwise Head,body and tail ? and either something representing the devil like a horned minotaur?

Thanks Zookeeperz, still trying to visualize the crude medusa, etc... Appreciate you taking a look. The more heads the better 

 

14 hours ago, craigy said:

not uk celtic 

Totally agree Craigy. I still think its probably more Greek or that way. Definitely has everyone puzzled so far. Thanks

[Is it Greek or Celtic or something completely different??]

Hi All

Now this one seems to be baffling everyone I have asked so far. I bought this tiny little coin recently more as a curio, it is a wopping 6.5-7mm diameter and weighing a whole 0.5g. It was sold to me as an ancient Greek , Asia Minor Obol. I have tried to research it and so far can't find anything like it. I did ask a few other people and they seem to think it looks more Celtic.  Any idea's or places to look would be appreciated.

Thanks

[Probably a Newbie Roman coin question]

Thanks guys

[Probably a Newbie Roman coin question]

So after a nice response on my last Roman I have a quick question regarding coinage and their metals.

I picked up a nice little roman coin, entitled unknown and just paid a couple of pounds. It was the head of the young boy that got me as it is a lovely portrait.

I have done a little digging and think I have found the correct coin; online research only though, as I don't have any specific Roman references; but there seems to be a stumbling block. The coin I have is almost definitely bronze, weighs 2.98g and measures 14mm by 16 mm and approx 2mm thick. The one I have found which I think is correct is down as an AR Denarius.

Description taken from Beast Coins website:  https://www.beastcoins.com/RomanImperial/IV-I/Caracalla/Caracalla.htm

Caracalla as Caesar, AR Denarius, 196?, Rome
M AVR ANTONI_NVS CAES
Bare head, draped, cuirassed bust right, seen from behind
SECVRITAS PE_RPETVA
Minerva, helmeted, standing facing, head left, reversed spear in left hand, right resting on shield
16mm x 19mm, 3.06g
RIC IV, Part I, 2 (S)

The sizes can vary obviously but is this just a case of a debased coin, a contemporary forgery, or something else. My coin is below, the other can be found via link

Thanks in advance

 

[Unidentified Roman Bronze]

9 hours ago, rpeddie said:

looks like a barbaric? reproduction of a constans or constantanious II AE follis,

can see the start of the legend

"DN CON....""

Thanks Guys

As you say it has to be a barborous type. I have scoured the pages online as well as a few books and it just isn't sophisticated enough to be a Roman issue. Plus it looks like the horseman himself is stabbing the horse!  I've now looked at other barborous types and this is actually a very nice example of its kind, so I am still very happy with it. Totally appreciate you both taking the time to reply.

Cheers Brian

[Unidentified Roman Bronze]

Hi Guys

Looking to identify this one. I can't seem to find it. I think it is Constantine, possibly within the "Falling Horseman" types, but cant seem to work out the extra on the reverse.

Help would be appreciated.

Thanks

[Unidentified Coin, need help.]

Hi Folks

Got this coin today along with a load of other miscellaneous bits. has anyone got a clue at what it is. It is a little smaller in size than a penny. It seems to have a lion on the obv with 5 pellets above tall and one in the curl of the tail. The reverse maybe Persian or Indian, although the wife thinks it looks like an elephant!!!

Thanks in advance. 

[Britannia Moneta Token]

Hi Michael

24 minutes ago, Michael-Roo said:

 

Here's mine.

 

Hi Michael, that is a beautiful example. I have a few of the standard "Britannia Moneta" trials myself. However, it is more the particular token I was intersted in and if anyone had seen this before.