Badly bent Edward I penny

[Richard2]

I thought I would have a go at trying to flatten a couple of hammereds that have been sitting in my coin cabinet for ages. I brought the coins up to cherry red and quenching to anneal them to make it easier to very slowly unfold them. Here’s one that I’m particularly pleased with. I haven’t been able to pin it down to a class, I’m thinking class 2. Any help would be appreciated.

Richard

[davetmoneyer]

hi nicely done, coin is class 3d London mint ( crescent stops, early S, Normally barred N ,drapery as 2 wedges)

[Richard2]

Thanks Dave, you make it seem simple, but years of studying I presume makes it seem so. Yes really pleased with the way it unfolded, slight stress cracking as can be seen but the Kings head detail must be one of my best Edward pennies I’ve dug.

Spurred on by this success I had a go at another folded penny, this time a John short cross. This one has,I think, came out better than the Edward. I will post up pictures later if I get time.

thanks again Dave,

Richard 

[Coinery]

Superb result, Richard, well done, Sir!