Citizen H

unless told otherwise, nothing special or fancy......🤔

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......

Well I Never....... I really haddent spotted the Star, I was quite close when thinking S1391, Edward I, London, ..... a look see on Rod Blunts web page, and found........ Type 9b (c.1299 - 1300/01) - Spink 1408, North 1037/1 Coins of type 9b are divided into two varieties. 9b1 has the same crown as 9a2, but a new letter S, which is not top-tilted. 9b2 has a new crown with a straight-sided right side-fleur. Both varieties often have a star on the breast, and similar lettering. The letter A is usually unbarred, C and E are round, N is normal, unbarred, or frequently of pothook form, S is non-composite........ Its beginning to make sense, However I can see there's lots more to understand, Stuart as always Many Many Thanks for the direction.... Cheers "H"

Hello...... Spink book arrived and has been ........interesting, 👍 reading can be difficult and I tire quickly. most Hammered coins are easy to understand with the book until........ the Edwards need deciphering...... any guidance in regards to the Edwards would be helpful as they all start looking the same.. laying the coin on the page it looks like it may be..... S1391....? what do you think?? 🤔 Looking through what I've already had Identified I note that there's no Edward II....so far.

Henry III Penny. 1250-72, Class 5g ROB ERT ONC ANT. Moneyer Robert at the Canterbury mint. ( Thank you Stuart for yesterdays explanation, 👍) Reading up on this I found Phase III was mention, no explanation as to why............?

I do like a countermark albeit Silver, this was dismissed by others years ago as it was stamped and unwanted as they were viewed as devalued, glad I kept mine. 👍

Ahhhhhh!.... I did pick up on the NIC / OLE I was trying for the on LVNDE or something like CIVI / TAZ. Stuart helped me out with this 👍Its a learning curve and beginning to pick up on such as hENRY III, ah and The Coins Of England book is on its way ........, many thanks all for the help its greatly appreciated, "H"

I will definitely look into this again, I did try the jewellers eye, this wasn't of much help as I was left thinking it was Roman.... 🤔😕 many thanks for all the guidance... "H"

well I never..........its pretty done with....I'm relieved that there seems to be only one that snuck in. would this be a James 1st Stuart Hammered Copper Farthing?

The Long cross had me thinking London due to the Star... Mintmark 3: thicker 6-pointed star, struck at London and provincial mints, c.1249 was canterbury a provincial mint, hence the Star? Many Thanks "H"

found amongst the silver hammered coins hoard....Roman?....Bronze...? many thanks "H" 👍

the reverse....

some close ups,

Henry III Long & Short Cross..... Long Cross, Type 3b, mint 3, 6 point star, Nicole....of London? 1249 ( I can make out the Nic ole.. but the rest?) its been pierced,, common practice to thread on cord to prevent losing.... Short Cross, Type 7b1,Terri on LVNDE , Terri of London....1216 I'm quite please with the reading but still a bit sketchy about Classes.....

Many thanks Rob, on order from E-bay 👍 Cheers "H"

Edward III Or Richard II, Pennies.... I believe there's x2 different kings in the group....? 1334...1356...1377...? Calais...York... London is no 4 👍 Cross Pattee...Cross 3... Mint stamp...possibly?

so another Try at guess the coins....................? Henry VI Penny 1423 ish... annulet issue, 1st reign? I did note that 2 of the group of 3 pellets have circles in the middle is this because they were minted in Calais?... Please advise... Elizabeth 1 Half Groat 1601-1602, 7th issue, London I think this is correct...........🤔

Really! Oh my days!! this is really useful errrrmmmm so the questions to fill in the gaps. Edward III ? 1344 Threefarthings....London, I cant thank you enough for all your input, once a page is full I will up load a photo, all the very best "H"

I do still have this Edward III 1/2 Penny 1344, 3rd coinage London ???? to be confirmed...........

Aha...........phew! this can now be put into the hammered coins file that are now identified..... My 1st Threefathings (3/4 of a Penny) The 1561-1565 Threefarthings - Elizabeth I Hammered Silver Threefarthing coin (three-quarters of a penny) of Queen Elizabeth I, minted about 1561-1565 (the coin is dated but digits are worn). Diameter 13mm and weighs 0.345g. Third or fourth issues. Minted at the Tower (London) mint. SCBC: 2571. North: 2002. Although an unual denomination, the Threefarthing coin is not too difficult to find and often well less than £200. Specimens are usually quite poor quality and can show signs of clipping. A milled version was minted in 1563, but only three are known and are very expensive. The design is very similar to the threehalfpence coin, which is just 2mm larger in diameter. The Obverse shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth I facing left, wearing a ruff and embroidered dress. Rose behind to right. Mint mark is a pheon (a downward pointing arrow). Legend is "E D G ROSA SINE SPINA". meaning Elizabeth by the grace of God, a rose without a thorn. Edge is plain. The Reverse shows a quartered coat-of-arms with a cross fourchee on top; beaded inner circle aith legend "CIVITAS LONDON" and the pheon mint mark. .........Well that was a easy learning curve!!!!!!! 😕 and truly Many Many thanks for all the time involved sorting out the mystery's. "H"