HistoricCoinage

Oof, I've not been back for some years!

I grew up near the village of Englefield Green and so you've made me find something new about it! I had never heard of this chap. As for the medallions, he was president of the Society of Antiquaries of London until 1817 so perhaps these were for his retirement? He had a keen interest in ancient Greek and Roman history. Worth an email to archives@sal.org.uk perhaps.

Still lurking in the hammered section, admiring people's new additions every couple of weeks 🙂 Spending more time on my own website and at auction houses & museums these days. Also tried my hand at mudlarking, so not all bad! Get to take photos like these:

Spink have been asked by a collector whose coins are in this auction whether images will be provided. They've not had a response...

My first thought was a smuggler's box. Often seen some with snuff inside.

A family friend has a Shih Tzu / Maltese mix. I can't but help think it'd be a great brand name for a laxative.

I've found it increasingly hard to do so on Android lately (assuming you aren't searching but wanting to view all coins within Hammered). The best way I've found is to scroll on the landing page to a section that's recommended for me - e.g. today was "Tudor hammered coins recommended for you". I can then filter out of it to get to all hammered. See below, tapping on 'Category' to go up a level. Alternatively you can always use your Safari/Chrome and request desktop sites I guess?

Pocket change?

I often get asked how hammered coins were made (beyond the 'hammered' bit), so put together a quick, light-hearted step-by-step guide. Thought it might be handy for those new to the field. Step 4 is by far my favourite.

Hmm, should work now.

Have NGC found a new mint for Edward III's halfgroats...? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256711519663?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=IlsvgbBQQ4q&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=G6uCbYI7QUO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I wish eBay did this more often, it seems >50% of the Anglo-Saxon 'coins' on eBay these days are fake, and reports go unheeded. Just look at this chancer's listings...! 15 years or so ago eBay used to have the 'Trusted Members Program' where reports from those members were classified differently and action often taken. Guess things change.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176362197471?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=gChFphjQTFC&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=G6uCbYI7QUO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Hello! I'm trying to identify this piece but not entirely sure where to start. My starting guess would be 19th/early 20th century Indian subcontinent, but any help much appreciated! Thanks, Clive.

Best example you'll ever find! Assuming the example is fake and damaged...