This late Edward IV London penny is of interest for two main reasons. The first is the initial mark which although not at all certain could add to the small corpus of pennies with halved sun-rose initial mark. It shows the obverse legend of known examples. Other candidates for the initial mark are cross and pellet and less likely cinquefoil. The other interesting feature is an unusual engravers error where four similar-sized pellets have been placed in the DON quarter of the reverse.
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Elizabeth I, 1562 Threepence, New Obverse Die – Adrian Curry
A Murder at The Adelphi – William Terriss R.I.P. – Gary Oddie
This note is about an unusual engraved coin. Whilst many engraved coins serve as memento mori, it is often difficult to find further details of the person involved. As the title of this article suggests, this piece has a more interesting story to tell.
A New Bust Variety for 1676 Charles II Shillings – Gary Oddie
This note presents a previously unnoticed variety of the 2nd bust appearing on shillings of 1676.Whilst looking into this, an inconstancy in the description of the bust type in the new (2015) ESC by Bull is identified and clarified.
Robert Welborne, “Unworthy Servant of Christ”, and his Coin Collection – Hugh Pagan
This article discusses the possible fate of what was clearly an impressive coin collection formed by Henry Mordaunt, 2nd Earl of Peterborough (1621-1697).
Spink’s Numismatic Circular – A Personal Story – Gary Oddie
The recent acquisition of a block of loose copies of Spink’s Numismatic Circular; 1911-1934, only lacking December 1912, has prompted me to look more closely at this publication. While completing and then binding a longer run of the periodical it became clear that it is now quite a challenge to put together a complete set of this very useful publication.
An Unusual Hoard of 17thC Tokens and Coins – Gary Oddie
This short note revisits a hoard comprising a group of 17th century tokens along with several Charles II farthings. This is a very unusual hoard composition, with just one other coin and token hoard known to the author, dating from the early 19th century.
Edward III, Durham, class 15d pennies. BNJ 2018 article – A brief update – Denis Martin
Or visit the original BNJ article at https://www.britnumsoc.org/images/PDFs/BNJ_2018/04_Martin_1853_3rd.pdf
A New Mintmark for the Henry VIII Canterbury Penny? – Lee Stone
Henry III Long Class Pennies – A Very Rare Class 5d1/5c3 Mule – The Missing Link? – Ian M Heavisides.
Despite the fact that Henry III pennies are quite abundant, and have been well studied over many years, just now and again a rare variety turns up. This brief article documents one such example.
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