An interesting link for anyone into ancient English coins and history.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/archaeology/new-king-esunertos-hampshire-coin-b2432256.html
There have been some unusually high prices hammered by coins in a few auctions recently. Some which had absolutely no right to get anywhere near the figures reached.
Call me cynical, but it all seems rather suspicious to me. Perhaps someone's doing some laundry...who knows...
I think the shield designs are quite clever but each coin doesn't look great on its own unfortunately. Non collectors looking at their change wouldn't even know they can be put together to form a shield.
The 1953 Halfcrown i could not believe and then saw this crown sell at St.James.
Surely it will all end in tears as the prices seem ridiculous and makes me wonder if people are actually buying them.