Colin G. Posted August 24, 2007 Posted August 24, 2007 I am after some help to identify my latest detecting find, this is my first full hammered coin , and I believe it is an Edward I penny, but I am not sure . Any additional info anyone can provide on this piece would be appreciated. As many of you will know, I am a collector of milled coins, so when one of these beauties pops up it generally has me stumped!!! ReverseObverse Quote
scottishmoney Posted August 24, 2007 Posted August 24, 2007 'Tis an Eddie the I, Canterbury mint. Quote
Colin G. Posted August 24, 2007 Author Posted August 24, 2007 'Tis an Eddie the I, Canterbury mint.Ta very much, is the mint specified in the legend, or do they have specific mint marks?Minted in Canterbury, found in Lichfield!! Quote
Colin G. Posted August 24, 2007 Author Posted August 24, 2007 'Tis an Eddie the I, Canterbury mint.Ta very much, is the mint specified in the legend, or do they have specific mint marks?Minted in Canterbury, found in Lichfield!! Got it I think, is it the reverse legend, which I think reads CIVI/TAS/CAN/TOR? Quote
Chris Perkins Posted August 24, 2007 Posted August 24, 2007 What a great find! You'd know about Civitas Cantor and all the others if you had an 'Englands Striking History' to hand! Quote
Geordie582 Posted August 24, 2007 Posted August 24, 2007 To be specific!Edward I Class 4d of CanterburyStops before obverse & reverse legends. EDW R ANGL' DNS HYB CIVI TAS CAN TOR Quote
Colin G. Posted August 24, 2007 Author Posted August 24, 2007 To be specific!Edward I Class 4d of CanterburyStops before obverse & reverse legends. EDW R ANGL' DNS HYB CIVI TAS CAN TORThanks for all your responses gurus!! I knew I could count on you guys to come up with the goods!!This is the beauty of this forum, experts in all fields available 24hrs a day. Chris once my hammered collection expands beyond its current size (2 pieces ) I might just order your book. I have to admit I was not aware of that particuar title.My other hammered is a Tealby "cut" halfpenny, I think thats the correct terminology I will have to try and upload images to see if anyone can pick out any other info from the coin.Oh well my knowledge of hammered coins has advanced massively today, genuine thanks for the assistance, it is appreciated. Quote
scottishmoney Posted August 24, 2007 Posted August 24, 2007 Somewhere in some bank, I have a bunch of Edward I pennies from the first coinage ca. 1272-1280 that were minted in Canterbury. During that coinage, I believe the pennies were either minted in London or Canterbury only and none of the other regional mints. Quote
Geordie582 Posted August 24, 2007 Posted August 24, 2007 (edited) If you become hooked on the Plantagenets, you must have the usual references to hand, such as,North, Wren, Coincraft, Chris's England's striking history and of course Spinks. But you will have endless problems as they don't all agree on detail! And then comes the pull between - "do I buy the book or a new coin"!Have fun Edited August 24, 2007 by Geordie582 Quote
scottishmoney Posted August 24, 2007 Posted August 24, 2007 If you become hooked on the Plantagenets, you must have the usual references to hand, such as,North, Wren, Coincraft, Chris's England's striking history and of course Spinks. But you will have endless problems as they don't all agree on detail! And then comes the pull between - "do I buy the book or a new coin"!Have fun That sure is unfortunately the truth too. But I even find that with my Scots stuff. Quite often very rare or unique stuff is not even bothered with. Quote
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