This note brings to an end a long search for a specimen of the 1775 pattern shilling of George III. Listed as R4 or R5, regular (5-10 year) sightings at auction or sale were anticipated, however this assumption caused the author to be looking in the wrong places all along. Embarrassingly, two specimens have been found in captivity (Royal Mint Museum and British Museum) and in identifying their provenances a third specimen has been identified and is possibly still in the wild (ex Hyman Montagu).
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A Trial Note From The Limerick Soviet in April 1919 – Gary Oddie
This note presents a contemporary photograph of a ten-shilling note that is possibly a trial printing for the issues made by the Limerick Soviet 15-27 April 1919. The press photograph originates from the USA. The style of note is previously unknown and any help locating a specimen or the publication that used the image will be gratefully received via the BNS Blog.
History of the Bedford Numismatic Society (1966-1986) – G.E. Dawson†
This note first appeared in the 1986 issue of the Bedford Numismatic Society Journal, the “Sovereign”. It charts the history of the society from its first meeting on 26th October 1966 through to the events that took place as part of the 20th anniversary. Three of the first members had also been members of the short-lived first Bedford Numismatic Society (1946-1948). The later events are likely typical of the story of many societies that were formed in the late 1960s, with a peak membership around decimalisation. (Contributed by Gary Oddie.)
Reuniting Sir George and Lady Chetwynd – A Tale of Two Catalogues – Gary Oddie
This note is the result of a recent chance find of a scarce early catalogue of the Chetwynd collection of tokens. The book contained several bookplates and an image of Lady Chetwynd and the catalogue compiler, Thomas Sharp, along with several hundred additional illustrations of tokens. The locations of several other copies and appearances at auction are noted.
History of the First Bedford Numismatic Society (1946-1948) – D.J. Gaunt† and Gary Oddie
In the 1945 December issue of Seabys Coin and Medal Bulletin it was suggested that there were opportunities for local Numismatic Societies to be formed. This note presents a history of the first, short-lived, Bedford Numismatic Society.
Henry III – Posthumous Long Cross Class 6 Pennies of the Durham Mint – Rob Page
The original version, published in mid-June, resulted in a few further examples emerging. The article was therefore expanded on July 6th to include the additional coins. The conclusion on the number of dies remains unchanged. Minor additional changes were made in November 2023.
A Rare Mint Error – Dave Greenhalgh
A Neglected Parcel from a Hoard Containing Cut Halfpence of Edward the Confessor – Hugh Pagan
Or, ….. View previous Edward the Confessor Articles by Hugh Pagan… A Moneyer for Edward the Confessor Created by a Printing Error Portable Antiquities Scheme -Edward the Confessor – Expanding Cross Type Edward the Confessor – Expanding Cross Type, Corrections to Entries in SCBIExpanding Cross Type: Single Finds on Early Medieval Coinage Site Mints and Moneyers of the Expanding Cross type of Edward the Confessor Some Attributions of Coins of Edward the Confessor of the Pointed Helmet Type CorrectedHugh Pagan Expanding Cross/Pointed Helmet Mules : Six now known
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