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.
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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.
The Last Galley Halfpenny – Joshua Cattermole
The topic of the Galley Halfpence, the circulation of the Venetian Soldino in England, has a history spanning nearly 150 years, split into three incursions between the early 15th and early 16th centuries. The end of the importation of Soldini is quite murky, and oft forgotten these days, along with much of the subject of Soldini. However, the recent discovery of a rare Soldino helps to shine light onto the latter period of Anglo-Venetian trade relations, and the end of the state-sponsored trading fleets from Venice to England, and how the very last Soldino type to be imported into England helps to tell this little-known tale.
Early letter forms in the Edward III Florin coinage 1344-51 (Part 2) – Some new developments – Denis Martin
In a Research Blog article of 30/11/2022 the early Unusual types of the Florin coinage of Edward III were investigated with particular reference to the lettering of types A and C. In the short time since this article was posted important new information has been obtained by the author. The latest developments are discussed in this short note. It is recommended that the original article is read first. Or….
Early letter forms in the Edward III coinage 1344-1351 – Denis Martin
Coins from Edward III’s 3rd issue, the Florin coinage, are divided into two groups. Firstly, the rare Unusual types A to E and secondly, the Normal (or Main) types 1 to 4. Durham coins are dealt with separately. Occasionally a coin turns up which throws some new light on the issue, in this case the chronology of the earliest coins produced in the series. It is such a discovery by the author which is the subject of this note.
