Help Please To Identify

[Zond 1]

Hi. Here I'm sending a few scans of a coin that I found in the top soil that I order for my polytonal. Could you identify this coin please and value if it is possible. Thanks a Lot. Regards John. 

[Richard2 60]

Hi John , Ive only just seen your post but  I can tell you ,you have Viking coin of Anlaf Sihtricsson  941-944AD.

They were mainly struck at York. Did the topsoil come from that area ? I think I would buy a couple more tonnes and sieve through it or get a metal detector.

priced in Spink at £1850 in fine and £7500 in VF, I think yours would be nearer vf for that type

 

[Paulus 1,942]

Blimey, I hope it's genuine!

[mrbadexample 985]

Should cover the cost of the topsoil.  Nice find.

[Garrett 76]

my goodness yes what a find !

Well done !

 

[jelida 1,196]

I know nothing of viking coinage, but the rulers name is given as REGNALD CVNVI on this coin, and the reverse may read AVRA MONIT REI'. I cant find an exact parallel in Spink, though the style is certainly like no. 1022. Needs an expert to pronounce on its authenticity.

Jerry

[Richard2 60]

Your right Jerry, Spink 1025 is more like it,and higher priced.

looks authentic to me ,but I'm no expert

[jelida 1,196]

3 hours ago, Richard2 said:

Your right Jerry, Spink 1025 is more like it,and higher priced.

looks authentic to me ,but I'm no expert

Yes, that is it. Looks authentic to me too, having dug many soil found hammies over the years. But needs accurate weight , and the opinion of an appropriate expert to be sure. But if right, what a find!

Jerry

[Geordie582 18]

Sen a picture to the British Museum. I've found them extremely helpful. Make sure to add diameter and weight.

Edited April 29, 2016 by Geordie582

[Richard2 60]

I see this actual coin sold on ebay the other week for £7500

[jelida 1,196]

So it did, £5700. And the vendor was in Ireland, which is probably why it quickly went on the bay, before the state could claim it.

Several bidders clearly happy it was genuine.

Jerry

[Richard2 60]

My mistake, £5700, well spotted Jerry