bonnet coin

[rattybags 0]

Hi,

We have found what we now believe to be a William I Bonnet dated 1066-1068, seaby/spink 1250. It appears to us to be in extremely good condition for a coin of this age.

We are interested in its sale value and the best place to sell it. We are considering putting it on Ebay, but are interested in other peoples experiences.

If anyone could give us an approximate value and advise us of the best place to sell, we would be very grateful.

many thanks,

Steve Eckersley

[Sylvester 15]

You know i do believe that is a copy...

Does it say WRL? (Or something like?)

[Chris Perkins 228]

Yes, that looks like a copy from the edge appearing to be 2 coins stuck together, and it being too round looking.

As it isn't really ancient, I'll move this topic to the British Coins area.

[rattybags 0]

it does say WRL - what is the significance of this?

When i look at the edge, it does look as though two coins are attached together but i cant be sure as it might just be the way that it has been punched? If it is a fake, why would someone do this as it has not been bought, just found, and was presumably two coins originally?

thanks for your help,

Steve

[Chris Perkins 228]

Steve,

WRL stands for Westland Reproductions Limited and, as the name suggests, they make reproduction coins. I think they use a process which involves sticking the 2 sides together. The coins are generally sold on card backings at castles, tourist attractions etc. Sometimes of course, they get separated from their original packaging.

You're not the fist to ask about WRL coins, and I'm pleased we spotted it before you put it on ebay and potentially sold it to a novice for more than it's worth!

[rattybags 0]

Thank you very much for your help, we have had an enjoyable time identifying the coin, even if it is not what we were starting to believe that it might be!

Whilst it is disappointing that it is a fake, we have learnt a little about eatrly english coins.

again, many thanks.

BTW, what is the best way to dispose of a bag full of pre-decimal coins - 1/2d, 1d, 3d, silver 3d, 6d. Most are EII, but there are some George V, VI and Victoria?

[Chris Perkins 228]

BTW, what is the best way to dispose of a bag full of pre-decimal coins - 1/2d, 1d, 3d, silver 3d, 6d. Most are EII, but there are some George V, VI and Victoria?

For the pre 1946 Silver I pay 4x face value, for post '47 'silver' coins I'll pay 75% of face value and for the copper bronze it depends how good they are. Sometimes I pay up to 20p per readable Victorian penny.

Problem is, unless you have an awful lot it's difficult to offset the cost of posting. Where are you located?

[rattybags 0]

warrington, cheshire. i have £3, 9s 4d in small change - i could sort into the groups that you describe if it is worth doing.

[Sylvester 15]

warrington, cheshire. i have £3, 9s 4d in small change - i could sort into the groups that you describe if it is worth doing.

Well look at it this way for each silver sixpence it'd be worth 2/- (10p).

For halfcrown it would be 50p... so it just depends on the coins really.

[Chris Perkins 228]

warrington, cheshire. i have £3, 9s 4d in small change - i could sort into the groups that you describe if it is worth doing.

Yes, by all means, sort into groups, let me know what you have and perhaps we can do a deal taking postage into account.

[rattybags 0]

yes, thanks for your help, i will need to sort then in some detail - there are no coins above the value of 6d, and so it is a fair old job!

thamks for your help with the "bonnet", i'm glad that i know what it is as i would have hated to have claimed that it was something that it wasn't!

I'll get back in touch when i have a detailed assessment of the coins.

best wishes,

steve

[Chris Perkins 228]

Right O Steve.