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Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => Medieval, Islamic and Crusader Coins Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Paul D3 on May 10, 2020, 07:39:51 pm

Title: English hammered coin
Post by: Paul D3 on May 10, 2020, 07:39:51 pm

I am having trouble identifying this coin, even with my copy of Spink(North). Is this possibly a contemporary counterfit of one of the three Edwads?

Title: Re: English hammered coin
Post by: Callimachus on May 10, 2020, 11:16:34 pm

These coins are hard to identify. I've had some success with the following website:

https://www.ukdfd.co.uk/pages/edwardian-Pennies/Edwardian%20Pennies%20P1.htm

The illustrations are at the bottom of the page.

Hope this helps.

Title: Re: English hammered coin
Post by: Paul D3 on May 10, 2020, 11:29:56 pm

Thanks Callimachus---I will bang on that site some more, though I have used it, along with this one-- http://www.psdetecting.com/Inscriptions.html. I have Spink also.

This coin does have me stumped  :)

Title: Re: English hammered coin
Post by: Stkp on May 12, 2020, 08:56:25 pm

Quote from: Paul D3 on May 10, 2020, 07:39:51 pm

Is this possibly a contemporary counterfit of one of the three Edwads?

Another possibility is that officially-minted imitations were struck in the low countries. As such, they are not technically counterfeits. Stkp

Title: Re: English hammered coin
Post by: St. George's Collection on May 21, 2020, 06:17:36 am

The coin is photographed quite dark and it is hard to make out the crown features, which is key to identifying the type.

My impression is that it is a sterling penny of Edward II, based on the lettering.