Saxon Hoard

[damian1986 142]

No doubt prices should drop for this type coinage, let's see what happens this year, I think dealers will now be tearing their hair out of those who have a few of these sitting in stock. I did want an example or 2 of CNUT & AETHELRED but I think eventually they'll be picked up for far cheaper in auctions in the coming 12 months or so when the hoard gains momentum in the press

I bought an Aethelred long cross type in DNW last month, it's probably going on eBay soon, mainly because I wasn't over the moon about it but this did cross my mind. Saying that if none of these coins are going to appear on the market for donkey's years then will it really do that much to bring prices down?

[azda 978]

I'm not so sure though Rob, even IF they were never to see the light of day surely the mere fact that collectors know another 5200 of these have been found would'nt it be enough for people to start panicking that they now have a common coin?

[Peter 615]

I'm not so sure though Rob, even IF they were never to see the light of day surely the mere fact that collectors know another 5200 of these have been found would'nt it be enough for people to start panicking that they now have a common coin?

and as struck it seems.

[CVarnz 0]

It made about page 7 of the daily mail this morning as a half page spread.

[HistoricCoinage 135]

I'm not so sure though Rob, even IF they were never to see the light of day surely the mere fact that collectors know another 5200 of these have been found would'nt it be enough for people to start panicking that they now have a common coin?

I'm with Rob. The thousands found each year in Scandinavia, Germany, Estonia, etc. do nothing to lower the price here in the UK and so I fail to see how it would be any different for coins in the UK that don't hit the market, either. Supply and demand.

[azda 978]

Well you boys know better.

[Rob 3,125]

I'm not so sure though Rob, even IF they were never to see the light of day surely the mere fact that collectors know another 5200 of these have been found would'nt it be enough for people to start panicking that they now have a common coin?

If you take many types of coin you will often see more in museums than in private hands. e.g. the Langport I bought 3 months ago might be unique for now, but the mint is known for 60 or 70 coins. That there are only about 10 Langports in private hands is the number that affects the price collectors will pay. When I bought my Crewkerne, the catalogue mentioned the 29 known for the mint of which 17 were quatrefoils, but omitted to mention the considerably more important info that only a handful were available to collectors. Panic is only likely to be seen amongst some of those who do no research, but then, if they don't do research they are unlikely to know of the existence of a hoard. Chicken and egg.

There are already thousands in institutions and similarly thousands in private hands. The 52000 Roman coins found near Frome were kept intact in a museum to name but one instance where the market was unaffected. It is reasonable to say that for the most part we already have a relative rarity index for type, mint or reign.

[azda 978]

http://numismattersuk.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1

[azda 978]

Some more pictures circulating of this hoard

[azda 978]

A couple more

[HistoricCoinage 135]

A couple more

That first one is especially nice! Oxford mint - wouldn't mint that for myself.

[Rob 3,125]

A couple more

That first one is especially nice! Oxford mint - wouldn't mint that for myself.

Good, keeps you on the right side of the fence.

[Peter 615]

We do need a drooling smiley.

Someone has a nice job to catalogue those coins.

[HistoricCoinage 135]

Good, keeps you on the right side of the fence.

Freudian slip.

[azda 978]

More hoard, i think the finder i's trying To do The jedi mind trick On the BM regarding his statement of £200 a coin, this Would be correct in auction of course, but this is the BM who will be making an OFFER

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-30654568

[Peckris 579]

Some more pictures circulating of this hoard

They were buried ready-polished? That was kind of them...

[azda 978]

Some more hoard news

http://www.culture24.org.uk/history-and-heritage/archaeology/art512480-a-tantalising-mystery-the-story-behind-the-huge-anglo-saxon-coin-hoard-found-in-buckinghamshire

[azda 978]

Another update

http://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/more-news/jobless-man-set-to-miss-out-on-1-million-hoard-reward-1-6570871

Crazy or not?

[Colin G. 147]

Very crazy indeed, this is the result of pressure that is applied when a significant find is located. Supposedly for the benefit of the public and museums, but you try and gain access to study any of them in the near future. A portion will end up on a display somewhere, with the remainder locked away in a drawer never to see the light of day again. I could understand it more if it was an artefact of historical importance rather than a hoard of coins.

Our system is one of the best in terms of its approach to finds, and encouraging responsible detecting. Compare this to systems in many other countries where no reward is given and all finds are expected to be submitted to a government body....a far smaller percentage ever get recorded with a vast majority never being declared. There is legislation put in place for a reason, why is it not followed.

[Colin G. 147]

Apparently this is a case of bad journalism, the finder and landowner have not waived their reward, a press release from the museum was misinterpreted

Bet that made the finder panic when he saw it!!

[Peter 615]

Go on and own up.

I would of sneeked a few.

The Mildenhead haul Hoard of silver...I can assure you a few bits missed the bus.

Mother in law cared for the grandson.

We called him model T...Google it

We have eaten out a few times.

He left quite a bit to MIL the fur coats were not accepted.

She is now toes up but we do have a nice goblet.....maybe

Edited February 10, 2015 by Peter

[azda 978]

Lol, it seemed a bit generous

[azda 978]

Just saw this on the news. It said there was 40 mints in the hoard. Sounds like a bank was turned over

[damian1986 142]

Out of order.

They want the lot for nothing.

Vaizey, the right honourable. Let the man have his fking reward.

[Peter 615]

Get them recorded.

I'm feeling good.