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Looking for feedback re huge backlog of archaeological finds in Ireland
OldCurrencyExchange posted a topic in British Hammered
There is a huge backlog of archaeological finds lying in private warehouses in Ireland - from both sides of the border! There are literally tons of materials that are not accessible to academics or the public ... and it is not being stored in ideal conditions. If any of these private companies go out of business this legitimately found material will end up in skips! To clear this backlog + go some way towards helping genuine detectorists go legal in Ireland, I have suggested a series of free MPhil / MSc degrees in numismatics at Irish universities + paid internships for unemployed Irish archaeology graduates + Irish numismatic enthusiasts from the government. To display this material to the public, I have suggested a series of numismatic exhibits at county museums. To pay for this, I am suggesting sponsorship, crowd-funding and/or grants from the national lottery. The doc is at https://oldcurrencyexchange.com/2016/12/28/irish-archaeology-opportunity-lost/ I would welcome any constructive comments. Happy Christmas & Prosperous New Year to all at Numista, James -
Check your old Irish change: Does an Irish (small) 1991 5p coin exist?
OldCurrencyExchange posted a topic in Free for all
To date, none have been found. A small sample of the new coins must have been produced in order for engineers to calibrate + test phone boxes, parking meters, and vending machines. Could they have done this work in the first five months of 1992, or was there 1991 five pence coin? Is this the Holy Grail of Irish numismatics? O’Brien Rare Coin Review: Does an Irish (small) 1991 5p coin exist? https://oldcurrencyexchange.com/2016/08/17/obrien-rare-coin-review-does-an-irish-small-1991-5p-coin-exist/ -
If a GB 1933 penny sells for $179,000 last week, I wonder what a 1938 Irish penny would sell for ???
OldCurrencyExchange posted a topic in Free for all
There is only 1 Irish 1938 penny in private hands. The only other example is held by the National Museum of Ireland, so in effect, the other coin is unique in terms of its availability. Of course, rarity alone is not an indication of value - demand is the most important factor ! For background info on the 1938 Irish penny, see https://oldcurrencyexchange.com/2014/08/21/rare-coins-the-1938-irish-penny/ -
Hi, Im new to this forum but I actively participate on the PCGS forum. I was hoping that someone here might have a copy of the Gerard Brady article in the Spink Vol 84 Number 6 on the Morbiducci Prova Irish patterns.
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My Gold & Silver 1806 Farthings - Why is this?
CartwheelTwopence posted a topic in British Coin Related Discussions & Enquiries
Hello everyone, For a while now I have had an 1806 farthing - fourth type from the SOHO mint - in my collection, coloured in silver. It is only now, as I have come across another, which is of the same date but from Ireland, that I wonder why this is? I have enclosed pictures and have thought of a few possible reasons: They could have been coloured to pass as other coins, such as sixpences or half guineas? They may have been coloured afterwards to be put on jewelry? It may have been accidentally done by the mint? Something to bear in mind though with both is that they look nothing like any other coins and certainly did not fool me when buying them; a sixpence has never had "Britannia" on it! Also, in Ireland as far as I am aware, gold coins were never issued so there would be no need to try passing a farthing as a half guinea. I am also looking to, if possible, get rid of the colouring. If anyone has done this before, and more importantly if it is safe, then please let me know. Thank you.
