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Hello Jerry, Number 1, yes you was correct its a, Belgium, +NAM[ ] suggests it is a continental copy of a sterling penny, minted by William of Namur (Belgium) between 1377 and 1391.... its very satisfying finding out what a coin actually is. 👍 many thanks one and all. "H"

over the weekend many hours spent comparing images in the Spink Coins of England & the united kingdom book...... the copper farthing is very worn and disfigured after waying up a realising it was going to be a tough call.... I have decided that its Charles I, Copper Farthing, 1625-1649..... fortunately I haven't found any more amongst the hoard....and will be putting the hammered to one side until I've read up more..... many thanks "H" 👍

He was born at the family mansion, Englefield House, near Reading, Berkshire, I was Born In Reading and lived 12 miles away, I grew up near a manor house that was empty and a mates mum was a caretaker, we snuck off and found a room full of floor to ceiling shelfs...? we climbed them and went around the room without touching the floor...... Turns out it was a library, owned by Alexander Pope the poet ...... that was a childhood memory I never forgot when I found out who it was owned by......

I grew up near the village of Englefield Green and so you've made me find something new about it! I had never heard of this chap. As for the medallions, he was president of the Society of Antiquaries of London until 1817 so perhaps these were for his retirement? He had a keen interest in ancient Greek and Roman history. Worth an email to archives@sal.org.uk perhaps.