This brief article proposes the introduction of the term 3d3 for Henry III long cross pennies of class 3d2 appearance but with the eight-limbed initial mark characteristic of class 4 pennies. An earlier version of the article was published in 2015 on the henry3.com website, but with the imminent retirement of that website this updated version of that article is being presented here.
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Identifying Die Duplicates – Ian Heavisides
This brief article was first published in 2014 on the henry3.com website; however, as that site is due soon to be retired, the article, with minor updates, is now being reproduced here.
Two Contemporary Notices of Counterfeiting – Gary Oddie
This short note will present two documented cases of counterfeiting where sufficient information is included to allow surviving specimens to be identified.In the first case from Aberdeen in 1799, a counterfeit shilling with an Anne Obverse but with a 1720 reverse, the present author is seeking readers’ help in providing illustrations to complete the note.In the second case from Portsmouth in 1915, a counterfeit shilling dated 1877, the unusual choice of metal for the counterfeit and its grade when issued makes the surviving pieces stand out from typical counterfeits of the period.”
A Mint Error Conundrum – D. I. Greenhalgh
An interesting brockage overstrike for Edward III post treaty pennies.
A New Legend Reading for Edward III Florin Coinage Halfpence – D. Greenhalgh
A completely new legend reading for the Florin Coinage issue halfpence (1344-1351) for the mint of London.
An Unusual Counterfeit Base Shilling of Edward VI – Gary Oddie
This short note describes an unusual counterfeit base shilling of Edward VI, overstruck using false dies, on a French Gros de Nesle of 1550. The metal content has been analysed and the numbers do not add up. Reusing readymade base coins as blanks for a counterfeit certainly has its merits, but not when making a loss on the silver. The false dies are well made, but contain legends not seen on other genuine coins or contemporary counterfeits. All suggestions gratefully received via this blog.
New Dies for the Moneyer Odo at Bury St Edmunds – A.G. Bliss
The moneyer Odo at Bury St Edmunds is currently known for striking types XIII-XIV in the reign of Henry I. Only one coin of type XIII was known from this mint/moneyer combination until August 2020, when a second piece was discovered in East Yorkshire. Importantly, this new find is struck from an unpublished set of dies.
A Second Specimen of the Early Class 7 Coin of Renavd of London as reported in this Blog, October 2018 – Bob Thomas
A second specimen of this rare posthumous Henry III penny reinforces the conclusion that the first specimen is genuine, and supports the designation of these two coins as being class 7a.
The Rise of The Standard Catalogue – Gary Oddie
A recent sorting and tidying of my bookcases revealed a range of different editions of the Seaby/Spink standard catalogues, acquired over some decades. In this brief article I chart the growth of this highly successful publication.
The George III 1818 8 over 7 Half Sovereign – An often mis-identified rarity. Graham Warboys.
The extremely rare 1818 8 over 7 Half Sovereign is sometimes mis-identified due to existence of a variety that appears as if it could be due to a defect on the right side of the second 8, making that side of the coin appear fatter. There is however no trace of the upper side of the 7 which would be clear if this was indeed the rarity. This article illustrates the two types.
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