Zond Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 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. 1 Quote
Richard2 Posted April 16, 2016 Posted April 16, 2016 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 1 Quote
mrbadexample Posted April 16, 2016 Posted April 16, 2016 Should cover the cost of the topsoil. Nice find. Quote
jelida Posted April 16, 2016 Posted April 16, 2016 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 Quote
Richard2 Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 Your right Jerry, Spink 1025 is more like it,and higher priced. looks authentic to me ,but I'm no expert Quote
jelida Posted April 28, 2016 Posted April 28, 2016 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 Quote
Geordie582 Posted April 29, 2016 Posted April 29, 2016 (edited) 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 Quote
Richard2 Posted May 10, 2016 Posted May 10, 2016 I see this actual coin sold on ebay the other week for £7500 Quote
jelida Posted May 10, 2016 Posted May 10, 2016 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 Quote
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