This video begins by summarising the correspondence in the Stewartby Archive, focusing on that of Christopher Blunt, which constitutes the most voluminous component, and drawing attention to other highlights of the collection, for example the correspondence of Michael Dolley. It also discusses Lord Stewartby’s intense collaborations with Philip Grierson, which eventually evolved into some of Grierson’s more significant contributions to the discipline, and it reviews some of the general areas of Lord Stewartby’s academic interests. William Day has a background in Economic History, Medieval History and Numismatics. He came to Cambridge twenty years ago to work with Philip Grierson on the remaining Italian components of the Medieval European Coinage series, publishing vol. 12 on Northern Italy with Michael Matzke and Andrea Saccocci in 2016. He is also author of numerous articles on Italian Medieval Economic History and Numismatics. He is currently working on vol. 13 in the MEC series, which covers Central Italy.
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Henry III (Posthumous) Class 7 Pennies from the London Mint – Part 4: Phelip – Rob Page
This article continues the series on the class 7 pennies of Edward I issued in the name of Henry III. The coins of Phelip from the London mint are the moneyer/mint combination most commonly seen, and in this study nearly 40 reasonably well preserved specimens have been studied and assigned to a number of different die groups. In a companion article, to be issued shortly, I will illustrate examples of all the known dies for Phelip. My thanks go to the collectors who have kindly let me have images of their coins.
Home Rule for Wales and Scotland – Unusual Overprint – Gary Oddie
This is not my opinion, or indeed that of the BNS, but refers to a ten-shilling note with an unusual political overprint seen for sale recently. This article will describe the note and suggest a date for the overprint as 1966-1969.
A Paranumismatic History of Wood Saws – Gary Oddie
This short note will describe a few paranumismatic items relating different types of wood saws, beginning with an engraved coin displaying the Hamilton family crest, the piece that started this study. This is followed by a token and engraved coins showing pit and trestle saws, Dingleys’ Sawmill, circular saws, and a USA token from a bandsaw mill. To complete the technologies a medal for a pioneer of the chainsaw is presented. Whilst the last item is German; with over 650 outlets in the UK today, the company Stihl and its products should be familiar to most readers.
Contemporary Counterfeits of Durham House Shillings of Edward VI – Gary Oddie
Contemporary counterfeits of the base shillings of Edward VI are well known struck in brass or copper. Almost all display the Timor Domini Fons Vitae legend. This note presents two specimens of a contemporary counterfeit shilling displaying a version of the legend that is found exclusively on the second issue base shillings struck at the Durham House mint – Inimicos Eius Induam Confusione. Interestingly the plating is tin or zinc based, with only a small trace of silver on one side of one of the pieces.
Poor Quality Control at Kempson’s Manufactory? – Denis Martin
A recent purchase from DNW by the author has revealed an unusual mix of a halfpenny 18th century Suffolk token, DH35, with an edge reading from a Lincolnshire token, DH8.
Admiral George Brydges Rodney – (iv) Success to The Lord Rodney – Gary Oddie
This is the final article about numismatic items that relate to the life of this once famous naval personality. This piece has been saved until last, as it is not engraved to Admiral Rodney himself, but to a contemporary ship named after him.There are records of three ships in the 1780s called The Lord Rodney. One of these has a significant story, traceable to contemporary records, that is presented here. This article, and the previous three in the series, can all be accessed here: Pt 1: History and Contemporary Tokens Pt 2: Later Tokens and a Coin. Pt 3: Contemporary Medals etc
Admiral George Brydges Rodney (iii) Contemporary Medals etc – Gary Oddie
The following pages provide illustrations of the known medals and medallions that celebrate Admiral Rodney’s life and achievements. This provides a supplement to BHM, where just a four of the pieces are illustrated.It has not been possible to find a specimen or illustration of BHM 226 or 234, and Laurence Brown gives no location for a specimen. If any readers can help, please get in touch via the BNS blog – it would be nice to complete the set of illustrations. And here are links to the two earlier articles in this four part series: Pt 1 : (i) History and Contemporary Tokens Pt 2: (ii) Later Tokens and a Coin.
Admiral George Brydges Rodney (ii) Later Tokens and a Coin – Gary Oddie
The first article in this series described the contemporary tokens relating to Admiral Rodney. As would be expected with such a popular national figure, many inns and taverns were subsequently named after him. A few have survived to this day. Several of the Inns issued tokens and these are described here along with some background research.
Charles I – The coinage of Newark,1645-46 – Alan Worby
A new study of the dies used at Newark during the English Civil War. Hopefully this will act as a useful referencing tool for all..
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