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S.808E Anglo-Saxon sceatSecondary phase Anglo-Saxon sceat
Mint: East Anglia
Series Q I E
Type 67
S.808E
Abramson 63-70
O: Bust right with cross before
R: Bird left
Ex- Hosker Haynes Auction 3 (lot 61)St. George's Collection04/16/24 at 04:07Skyler: Amazing!
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S.803D Anglo-Saxon sceatSecondary phase Anglo-Saxon sceat
Mint: Kent
Series K
Type 32a
S.803D
Abramson 39-10
O: Bust right holding cross
R: Wolf-headed serpent right
Ex- Hosker Haynes Auction 3 (lot 60)St. George's Collection04/16/24 at 04:04Skyler: Superb example
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007 Olof SkötkonungSwedish penny, time of Olof Skötkonung 995-1022
Mint: Sigtuna
Malmer chain 11, dies 417/4.728
Blundered legends
Ex- Wolfshead Gallery, CNG 115 (lot 959), CNG eAuction 463 (lot 570)St. George's Collection03/29/24 at 11:26Anaximander: What a splendid coin.
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S.1158 Cnut (Hringwulf)Penny of Cnut, king of England 1016-1035, Denmark 1018-1035, and Norway 1028-1035
Moneyer: Hringwulf
Mint: Norwich
S. 1158
O: +INVT R EX ANGL
R: +RICNVL.F ON NORÐPI
Ex- Hosker Haynes 2 (lot 28)St. George's Collection11/24/23 at 02:43Callimachus: Beautiful coin, especially the obverse.
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069 Eric of PomeraniaSterling of Eric of Pomerania, king of Denmark (1396-1439), Norway (1389-1442), and Sweden (1396-1439)
Mint: Lund
Galster 9
O: ERICVS REX D S N
R: MOnETA LVnDEnSI
Eric of Pomerania, born Bogislaw, but renamed Eric to be more acceptable to the Scandinavians, became king of the three Nordic countries due to the political machinations of his great-aunt, Margaret. Eric was crowned at Kalamar, and the united three countries are known to history as the Kalamar Union. Eric was an active and energetic ruler, but his attempt to control trade in the Baltic Sea led to conflict with the powerful Hanseatic League, as well to discontent with the merchant class of Scandinavia, and this ultimately led to Eric's downfall. He was deposed as king of the three countries, though the union would continue for a while yet.
Popular legend is that Eric became a pirate after his reigns ended.
Ex- eBaySt. George's Collection08/02/23 at 19:05Anaximander: Eric the Pirate. Arr! Treasure... 
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003 Eric Haraldsson "Bloodaxe"Penny of Eric, king of Norway 932-934 and York 947-948 and 952-954
English issue as king of Jorvik
Moneyer: Ingelgar
Mint: probably York
Sword type
S.1030
A fragment of a penny of Eric Haraldsson, remembered to history by his nicknames "Bloodaxe" and "Brother-bane". Eric was probably the son of Harald, first king of Norway. His early life is described in the Norwegian sagas, written much later, and certainly with embellishment. He feuded with his half-brothers, and probably killed at least one or two of them. He succeeded his father in 932 as king of Norway, but was an unpopular ruler and ultimately deposed in favor of his brother Haakon. Eric left to live the good Viking life for a time, raiding in the North Sea. During this time, a Viking kingdom in York was slowly in decline due to the actions by the West Saxons, and with the defeat of Anlaf Guthfrithsson in 937, Viking York seemed likely to be integrated into the Saxon realm. However, Aethelstan's premature death in 939, his young successor was unable to consolidate the gains, and Viking York lived on, though in a diminished capacity. It should be remembered that Northumbria was something of a sideshow for its Viking leaders, who were kings in Ireland as well. Conflict between Vikings and English would continue, until a new player joined in- Malcolm, king of the Scots. The Scots started raiding Viking York, leading to even further weakening and the removal of Anlaf Sihtricsson, the new Viking king.
Eventually, Eric would find his way to Northumbria, where he would be made king in 947. This was not ok with the English Saxons, who believed they had overlordship of this region. King Eadred invaded and kicked out Eric and company. Eric's first reign would last only a year or so.
However, Eric was nothing if not tenacious. After his removal, the Saxons lost interest and things in York started to fall apart. Anlaf Sihtricsson, came back from Ireland to take charge again. Eric subsequently returned to the scene, defeated the Scots, kicked out Anlaf (again), and became king of York a second time.
It is thought that this sword coinage is from Eric's second reign, and hearkens back to old Northumbrian coinage in the name of Sihtric and St. Peter that also features the sword.
Eric's time was finally running out though. In 954 he was killed, likely in battle against England. Ultimately, he was the last of the Viking kings of York. Northumbria was finally absorbed into the English realm.
Eric's story is well recorded in the sagas, and there are a number of colorful details that are probably apocryphal. Eric might have been betrayed by a retainer, who had him assassinated. Eric's nickname "bloodaxe" is a colorful nickname that has survived, and presumably had to do with either his prowess in battle, or his murder of his family.
Ex- R.Hamer, EMC 2022.0390, PAS PUBLIC-BAFF76, found DriffieldSt. George's Collection07/17/23 at 13:12Ken W2: Cool coin and nice historical write-up !
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036 Sverre SigurdssonBracteate quarter-penny of Sverre, king of Norway 1184-1202
Mint: Oslo?
Schive VII:21
NM 9
Skaare 129
Sverre, called Sigurdsson, might have been the son of Sigurd Munn, one of the many kings of Norway during the chaotic 12th century. Sverre became leader of the Birkebeiners, a rebel group in Norway that ultimately gained power in the 1170s. However, king Sverre had the opposition of the church, and a group of disaffected nobles called the Baglers, who supported the prior regime and doubted Sverre's paternity. The conflict would continue after Sverre's death.
Sverre is an interesting character from a numismatic perspective, because of the large amount of coins of his that survived. In 1840, a large group of coins was found in Dæli, Norway. A few pennies in Sverre's name were found, but the majority of coins were bracteates. These extremely thin small coins were the main currency of the Birkenbeiner party during these troubled years. Because of the presence of the pennies with Sverre's name, it is possible to attribute these otherwise minimally marked coins.
The bracteates are found with letters, and many letters are represented. These are thought to represent mints, but it is not certain whether that is truly the case. This coin, with the 'A', may be for Asloia (Oslo)
Ex- M.Ringsrud, FinnCoinSt. George's Collection07/14/23 at 23:42Virgil H: Love these coins
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036 Sverre SigurdssonBracteate quarter-penny of Sverre, king of Norway 1184-1202
Mint: Oslo?
Schive VII:21
NM 9
Skaare 129
Sverre, called Sigurdsson, might have been the son of Sigurd Munn, one of the many kings of Norway during the chaotic 12th century. Sverre became leader of the Birkebeiners, a rebel group in Norway that ultimately gained power in the 1170s. However, king Sverre had the opposition of the church, and a group of disaffected nobles called the Baglers, who supported the prior regime and doubted Sverre's paternity. The conflict would continue after Sverre's death.
Sverre is an interesting character from a numismatic perspective, because of the large amount of coins of his that survived. In 1840, a large group of coins was found in Dæli, Norway. A few pennies in Sverre's name were found, but the majority of coins were bracteates. These extremely thin small coins were the main currency of the Birkenbeiner party during these troubled years. Because of the presence of the pennies with Sverre's name, it is possible to attribute these otherwise minimally marked coins.
The bracteates are found with letters, and many letters are represented. These are thought to represent mints, but it is not certain whether that is truly the case. This coin, with the 'A', may be for Asloia (Oslo)
Ex- M.Ringsrud, FinnCoinSt. George's Collection07/14/23 at 15:19Callimachus: Interesting coin.
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S.886A Coenwulf with Archbishop ÆthelheardPenny of Æthelheard, Archbishop of Canterbury 793-796, 803-805, with Coenwulf, King of Mercia 796-821
Second Archepiscopate 803-805
Fifth issue
Mint: Canterbury
S.886A
N.232
Naismith C22.1j
O: +COENVVLF REX M
R: +AEDILHEARD AR EP
Æthelheard had a troubled time as Archbishop of Canterbury. Shortly after Offa of Mercia's death, Kent fell out of the Mercian sphere of influence and asserted its independence under Eadberht Praen. Æthelheard, who owed his position to the Mercians and was no friend to Eadberht, took refuge in Mercia. However, he found himself in a tricky position, as his predecessor Jaenberht had long feuded with Offa, leading to the latter creating a rival see in Lichfield with its own archbishop. Æthelheard found himself in exile and not even the top dog in Mercia.
It would take some time for the situation to improve, but eventually the new Mercian king, Coenwulf, was able to restore Mercian rule over Canterbury and restore Æthelheard. Meanwhile Æthelheard went to Rome to petition the pope to demote the rival Archbishopric in Lichfield, which was ultimately done, leaving Canterbury's archbishop the head of ecclesiastic matters in England, a situation that essentially has continued to this day. In 803, Æthelheard returned and was able to resume his position for a short time before his death.
Æthelheard struck coins with Offa and Coenwulf. It is not clear whether there were any coins of his made in his lengthy absence, and there are several different varieties, but all are pretty rare suggesting that the coinage volume was pretty small.
Ex- Wolfshead Gallery, Spink 18011 (lot 9), A Williams, SNC 12-1991 (7953), D Chick, found Dunmow, Essex, 1988, EMC 2001.0976St. George's Collection07/02/23 at 03:31David Atherton: Great rarity! Love the neat bio provided.
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S.947 Eadwald (Lul)Penny of Eadwald, king of East Anglia, ca. 798
Moneyer: Lul
Mint: Unknown
S. 947
N. 432
Naismith E3
O: REX/+EADVA/LD
R: +L V L
Nothing is known about Eadwald, who was king in East Anglia for a short time after the death of Offa of Mercia. Mercia had dominated East Anglia, but a dysnastic struggle after Offa's death seems to have allowed an independent East Anglia to re-emerge. It would not last, and within a few years it was again a Mercian protectorate.
We don't know who Eadwald was or when exactly he lived. He did produce coins, and these very rare pieces give insight into an otherwise forgotten period.
Ex- Lockdales 162 (lot 1496), CNG 97 (lot 983), J Cross, Spink 211 (lot 70), EMC 2011.0178St. George's Collection07/02/23 at 03:29David Atherton: Fascinating background info provided!
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S.947 Eadwald (Lul)Penny of Eadwald, king of East Anglia, ca. 798
Moneyer: Lul
Mint: Unknown
S. 947
N. 432
Naismith E3
O: REX/+EADVA/LD
R: +L V L
Nothing is known about Eadwald, who was king in East Anglia for a short time after the death of Offa of Mercia. Mercia had dominated East Anglia, but a dysnastic struggle after Offa's death seems to have allowed an independent East Anglia to re-emerge. It would not last, and within a few years it was again a Mercian protectorate.
We don't know who Eadwald was or when exactly he lived. He did produce coins, and these very rare pieces give insight into an otherwise forgotten period.
Ex- Lockdales 162 (lot 1496), CNG 97 (lot 983), J Cross, Spink 211 (lot 70), EMC 2011.0178St. George's Collection06/19/23 at 02:35Virgil H: So beautiful
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S.947 Eadwald (Lul)Penny of Eadwald, king of East Anglia, ca. 798
Moneyer: Lul
Mint: Unknown
S. 947
N. 432
Naismith E3
O: REX/+EADVA/LD
R: +L V L
Nothing is known about Eadwald, who was king in East Anglia for a short time after the death of Offa of Mercia. Mercia had dominated East Anglia, but a dysnastic struggle after Offa's death seems to have allowed an independent East Anglia to re-emerge. It would not last, and within a few years it was again a Mercian protectorate.
We don't know who Eadwald was or when exactly he lived. He did produce coins, and these very rare pieces give insight into an otherwise forgotten period.
Ex- Lockdales 162 (lot 1496), CNG 97 (lot 983), J Cross, Spink 211 (lot 70), EMC 2011.0178St. George's Collection06/15/23 at 22:48*Alex: Superb coin.
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S.6106 Phase I Hiberno-NorsePhase I Hiberno-Norse penny ca. 995-1020
In the name of Æthelred II
Moneyer: Faeremin
Mint: Dublin
S.6106
Phase I
O: +ÆDELRÆD RE+ AIGO
R: +FÆREMIN MO DYFLI
This coin does not name Sihtric, but was probably of his time. The obverse names Æthelred but the reverse has the Dublin signature.
Ex- G Schinke, Noonans 259 (lot 515), Good Money Collection, BaldwinsSt. George's Collection06/15/23 at 11:33Anaximander: Love this! Peck marks just add character. And the...
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S.947 Eadwald (Lul)Penny of Eadwald, king of East Anglia, ca. 798
Moneyer: Lul
Mint: Unknown
S. 947
N. 432
Naismith E3
O: REX/+EADVA/LD
R: +L V L
Nothing is known about Eadwald, who was king in East Anglia for a short time after the death of Offa of Mercia. Mercia had dominated East Anglia, but a dysnastic struggle after Offa's death seems to have allowed an independent East Anglia to re-emerge. It would not last, and within a few years it was again a Mercian protectorate.
We don't know who Eadwald was or when exactly he lived. He did produce coins, and these very rare pieces give insight into an otherwise forgotten period.
Ex- Lockdales 162 (lot 1496), CNG 97 (lot 983), J Cross, Spink 211 (lot 70), EMC 2011.0178St. George's Collection06/15/23 at 11:30Anaximander: Oh, my! Such a rarity, with great eye appeal..
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S. 969 Imitation of AlfredViking halfpenny imitating Alfred, king of Wessex 871-899
Londonia type
Moneyer: unknown
Mint: unknown (probably East Anglia)
S. 969
A barbarous halfpenny imitating Alfred's London type. Cf. Mackay Danelaw imitation Ib, 133 (same dies), BNJ 89.
Ex- Davisson eAuction 46 (lot 183), Zabel Collection, C.Rudd FPL 42 (54)St. George's Collection06/04/23 at 22:58Anaximander: An extraordinary coin.
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S.1171 Edward the Confessor (Opi)Penny of Edward the Confessor, king of England 1042-1066
Moneyer: Opi
Mint: Hertford
S. 1171
O: +EDPEARD .RECX:
R: EP. IION HE: ORT: (P A C X in center)
Ex- MH CoinsSt. George's Collection06/04/23 at 22:57Anaximander: Choice!
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S.5225 James IIGroat of James II, king of Scotland 1437-1460
Mint: Edinburgh
Mintmark: cross
First coinage
Third fleur-de-lis issue
S. 5225
James II became king at a young age after his father's assassination. His first silver groat coinage copies his father's and is assigned to 1437-1451.
The first 5 James' met untimely ends. James II was blown up by a cannon during a siege
Ex- St. James Auction 73 (lot 23), P Higginson, NCirc Apr 2007 (SCO542)St. George's Collection04/05/23 at 16:44*Alex: Nice example of a rare type.
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S.889 Wulfred (Swefheard)Penny of Wulfred, Archbishop of Canterbury 805-832
Moneyer: Swefheard
Mint: Canterbury
S. 889
Naismith C47.2f (this coin)
O: +VVLFREDA RCHIEPI
R: +SVVEFHERD MONETA
This coin, featuring Wulfred's portrait, is likely from the WL Gantz collection, but has had some additional edge loss since its appearance in 1941.
Ex- A Taylor, Heritage 61305 (lot 23071), Historical Scholar Collection, Spink 5014 (lot 1300), NCirc 7/1992 (4163), NCirc 6/1991 (3555), NCirc 11/1987 (6376), Spink 6 (lot 260), CJ Firth, Glendining 23 Jun 1941 (lot 1007), WL GantzSt. George's Collection04/01/23 at 00:47Virgil H: Love this one
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S.5076 Robert IPenny of Robert I, king of Scotland (1306-1329)
Mint: ?Berwick
Class I
S.5076
O: +ROBERTVS:DEI:GRA
R: SCO TOR VNR EX+
Ex- CNG 5627979St. George's Collection03/28/23 at 17:22*Alex: Superb coin.
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009 Cnut the GreatPenny of Cnut, king of Denmark 1018-1035, Norway 1028-1035, and England 1016-1035
Danish issue as king of Denmark
Moneyer: Godwine
Mint: Lund
Malmer 9.636/1716, chain 138
O: +CNVT REX DENORT
R: +GODPINE M-O LVND
Ex- Bruun-RasmussenSt. George's Collection03/19/23 at 15:28Callimachus: interesting coin.
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009 Cnut the GreatImitation penny of Cnut
Presumably Scandinavian (probably Denmark)
SCBI 15:4291
Malmer 14.266/1337
O: +CNEMNI RECX A:IIL
R: +IOVTIFNEFNDCER
This penny of Cnut, with blundered legends, is presumably a Danish imitation, as it shares a reverse die with SCBI 15:4291, a coin in the Danish national collection. An obverse/reverse die match was sold by Bruun Rasmussen 7/17/2013 (lot 5004).
Ex- S.Mote, A.HowittSt. George's Collection03/12/23 at 22:01Callimachus: Interesting coin.
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S.6511 Charles IIMerk of Charles II of Scotland 1649-1685
1671
S.6511
O: CAROLVS. II.DEI:GRA.
R: MAG BRI.FRA ET.HIB REX.16 71.
Ex- CNG 5611916, CNG 417970, DNW 47 (lot 47), H Manville, NCirc CXI (SCO190)St. George's Collection01/16/23 at 20:03quadrans: Nice one
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S.5076 Robert IPenny of Robert I, king of Scotland (1306-1329)
Mint: ?Berwick
Class I
S.5076
O: +ROBERTVS:DEI:GRA
R: SCO TOR VNR EX+
Ex- CNG 5627979St. George's Collection01/16/23 at 20:03quadrans: Nice piece.. 
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S.5195 James IGroat of James I, king of Scotland 1406-1437
Mint: Edinburgh
Mintmark: cross
First fleur-de-lis issue
S. 5195
O: +ICOBVS DEI GRACIA REX SCOTOR
R: +DNSP TECOTOR MSLI BATORM VILL AED INBV RGh
The first 5 James' met untimely ends. James I was assassinated at home. He was warned of the assassination attempt and might have gotten away, but the basement exit was locked to prevent people from stealing his tennis balls, and preventing his exit.
Ex- Hammered British Coins Ltd, D. McDonald Collection, DNW Auction, 7 Oct 2004 - Lot 688, K. StephensSt. George's Collection12/29/22 at 16:15*Alex: Great coin, and very rare
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S.874 Ecgberht IIPenny of Ecgberht II, king of Kent ca. 765-780
Moneyer: Udd
Mint: Canterbury
S. 874
Chick 87b (this coin)
O: +EGCBERHT Rx
R: VDD
Ecgberht II of Kent, probably a descendant of Ecgberht, king of Kent in the 7th century, is a little known figure, but one of the earliest individuals to place his name on the coinage. He is in the historical record because he stood witness to a few treaties, but otherwise nothing is known of him. He may have been co-ruler with another individual, Heaberht, who also struck some early pennies. Ecgberht's coinage is among the earliest of the English broad pennies/deniers, that followed the sceatta coinage.
Ex- M.Rasmussen, Canterbury Auction, J.N.Cross, Spink 9 Oct 2002 (965), found Chartham, Kent 1988St. George's Collection12/29/22 at 16:13*Alex: Wow. Superb coin.
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S.1030 Eric BloodaxeViking penny of Eric, king of York 947-948 and 952-954
Moneyer: Ingelgar
Mint: probably York
Sword type
Second reign 952-954
S.1030
A fragment of a penny of Eric Haraldsson, remembered to history by his nicknames "Bloodaxe" and "Brother-bane". Eric was probably the son of Harald, first king of Norway. His early life is described in the Norwegian sagas, written much later, and certainly with embellishment. He feuded with his half-brothers, and probably killed at least one or two of them. He succeeded his father in 932 as king of Norway, but was an unpopular ruler and ultimately deposed in favor of his brother Haakon. Eric left to live the good Viking life for a time, raiding in the North Sea. During this time, a Viking kingdom in York was slowly in decline due to the actions by the West Saxons, and with the defeat of Anlaf Guthfrithsson in 937, Viking York seemed likely to be integrated into the Saxon realm. However, Aethelstan's premature death in 939, his young successor was unable to consolidate the gains, and Viking York lived on, though in a diminished capacity. It should be remembered that Northumbria was something of a sideshow for its Viking leaders, who were kings in Ireland as well. Conflict between Vikings and English would continue, until a new player joined in- Malcolm, king of the Scots. The Scots started raiding Viking York, leading to even further weakening and the removal of Anlaf Sihtricsson, the new Viking king.
Eventually, Eric would find his way to Northumbria, where he would be made king in 947. This was not ok with the English Saxons, who believed they had overlordship of this region. King Eadred invaded and kicked out Eric and company. Eric's first reign would last only a year or so.
However, Eric was nothing if not tenacious. After his removal, the Saxons lost interest and things in York started to fall apart. Anlaf Sihtricsson, came back from Ireland to take charge again. Eric subsequently returned to the scene, defeated the Scots, kicked out Anlaf (again), and became king of York a second time.
It is thought that this sword coinage is from Eric's second reign, and hearkens back to old Northumbrian coinage in the name of Sihtric and St. Peter that also features the sword.
Eric's time was finally running out though. In 954 he was killed, likely in battle against England. Ultimately, he was the last of the Viking kings of York. Northumbria was finally absorbed into the English realm.
Eric's story is well recorded in the sagas, and there are a number of colorful details that are probably apocryphal. Eric might have been betrayed by a retainer, who had him assassinated. Eric's nickname "bloodaxe" is a colorful nickname that has survived, and presumably had to do with either his prowess in battle, or his murder of his family.
Ex- R.Hamer, EMC 2022.0390, PAS PUBLIC-BAFF76, found DriffieldSt. George's Collection11/19/22 at 15:56Tracy Aiello: Fascinating piece. Great write-up.
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S.1142 Eadward the Martyr (Æthelstan)Penny of Eadward "the Martyr", king of England 975-978
Moneyer: Æthelstan
Mint: Canterbury
S. 1142
O: EADPEA REX ANGLOR
R: ÆÐESTAN M-O CÆNT
The unfortunate Eadward, with the sobriquet "the Martyr", obviously wasn't destined for long life. Just three years into his reign, the hapless Eadward was killed, probably by his step mother Ælfthryth, mother of his half-brother Æthelred (II).
This particular coin appears to have been from an altered die of Eadgar, with the last three letters of the presumably still serviceable die altered.
Ex- Davissons e-Auction 31 (lot 79), SpinkSt. George's Collection09/02/22 at 01:55Callimachus: Nice. The altered die is quite interesting. Only t...
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S.1142 Eadward the Martyr (Æthelstan)Penny of Eadward "the Martyr", king of England 975-978
Moneyer: Æthelstan
Mint: Canterbury
S. 1142
O: EADPEA REX ANGLOR
R: ÆÐESTAN M-O CÆNT
The unfortunate Eadward, with the sobriquet "the Martyr", obviously wasn't destined for long life. Just three years into his reign, the hapless Eadward was killed, probably by his step mother Ælfthryth, mother of his half-brother Æthelred (II).
This particular coin appears to have been from an altered die of Eadgar, with the last three letters of the presumably still serviceable die altered.
Ex- Davissons e-Auction 31 (lot 79), SpinkSt. George's Collection08/29/22 at 13:49Anaximander: Facinating
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S.1142 Eadward the Martyr (Æthelstan)Penny of Eadward "the Martyr", king of England 975-978
Moneyer: Æthelstan
Mint: Canterbury
S. 1142
O: EADPEA REX ANGLOR
R: ÆÐESTAN M-O CÆNT
The unfortunate Eadward, with the sobriquet "the Martyr", obviously wasn't destined for long life. Just three years into his reign, the hapless Eadward was killed, probably by his step mother Ælfthryth, mother of his half-brother Æthelred (II).
This particular coin appears to have been from an altered die of Eadgar, with the last three letters of the presumably still serviceable die altered.
Ex- Davissons e-Auction 31 (lot 79), SpinkSt. George's Collection08/28/22 at 13:37*Alex: Congratulations. Great coin.
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Hadrian (Africa)Denarius of Hadrian, emperor of Rome 117-138
"Travel series"
Africa
Restitutor type
RIC II.3 1569
O: HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP
R: RESTITVTORI AFRICAE
Ex- CGBSt. George's Collection06/22/22 at 10:40okidoki: great looks indeed
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Hadrian (Africa)Denarius of Hadrian, emperor of Rome 117-138
"Travel series"
Africa
Restitutor type
RIC II.3 1569
O: HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP
R: RESTITVTORI AFRICAE
Ex- CGBSt. George's Collection06/15/22 at 02:15Jay GT4: Fantastic
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S.3217 CommonwealthShilling of The Commonwealth of England 1649-1660
Mint: London
Mintmark: Sun
1656
S.3217
SH-255
Ex- StacksBowersSt. George's Collection06/11/22 at 16:42*Alex: Congratulations. Nice coin.
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Hadrian (Africa)Denarius of Hadrian, emperor of Rome 117-138
"Travel series"
Africa
RIC II.3 1499
O: HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP
R: AFRICA
Ex- Moneta coinsSt. George's Collection06/09/22 at 13:55Jay GT4: Nice travel series denarius
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Hadrian (Rome)Denarius of Hadrian, emperor of Rome 117-138
Rome
RIC II.3 1984
O: HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP
R: ADVEN TVS AVG
This coin shows Hadrian meeting Roma, commemorating Hadrian's arrival to Rome in 118.
Ex- Noonans auction 255 (lot 553)St. George's Collection06/03/22 at 01:42Jay GT4: Excellent reverse
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S.2577 Elizabeth IShilling of Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
Sixth issue
Mintmark: Tun
O: Crowned bust left, ELIZAB;D;G;ANG;FR;ET;HIB;REGI
R: Shield, POSVI DEV.AD IVTORE M.MEV;
Ex- B Mayer, S Willis, Spink 17011 (Lot 1761), Lord Stewartby, C E Blunt, J Shirley-FoxSt. George's Collection04/21/22 at 11:59Anaximander: Gorgeous. Great strike and good lettering. Nice ph...
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S.5034 Alexander II (Peris Adam)Penny of Alexander II, king of Scotland (1214-1249)
Mint: Roxburgh
Moneyer: Peris Adam (or Peris and Adam)
1st coinage, in the name of William the Lion
Short cross and stars coinage, phase C
S.5034
O: +[WILEL]MVS REX
R: +PERIS ADAM ON RO
Alexander's first coinage was in the name of his father, William the Lion, but depicting Alexander (as he would look on his later coinage in his own name). Despite a fairly length reign, coinage of Alexander is quite scarce. It is believed that the coinage of William continued well into Alexander's reign.
It is not clear whether the two moneyer names represents two distinct moneyers working together at the same mint, or one man with two names.
Ex- eBay, J.LairdSt. George's Collection04/18/22 at 15:41*Alex: Congratulations. Great coin.
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S.2155 Richard III, in the name of Edward VGroat of Richard III, in the name of Edward V, king of England 1483
Mint: London
Mintmark: boar's head 1 over sun and rose 1/sun and rose 1
S.2155
This issue was probably struck under Richard III but before Edward's death in the tower. The coin's obverse depicts the boar's head mint-mark, which replaced the halved sun-and-rose, which was in use probably from the end of Edward IV's reign until Richard. The sun and rose groats in the name of Edward cannot conclusively be attributed to either Edward IV or Edward V. On the other hand, coins with the boar's head are presumably from Richard's time, since the boar's head was Richard's symbol.
This leads to a confusing coinage of 1483, where major events occurred during a period of 3 months. Edward IV died on April 9. His eldest son Edward was styled Edward V, though never had a coronation. The 12 year-old Edward unfortunately became a political pawn, and his uncle Richard, unsatisfied with his role as Lord Protector, managed to have Edward and his brother Richard of Shrewsbury declared illegitamate and marginalized. Uncle Richard became King Richard III on June 26. Edward and his brother were prisoners in the tower, and it is likely that they were murdered that year, though nobody really knows when they died. Bones purporting to be the two princes were found in the 17th century, but have never been analyzed by modern DNA testing.
So we are left with a coin in the name of Edward, but depicting Richard III's badge. The Edward could be Edward IV, and there are plenty of situations of coinage continuing in the name of the recently deceased king (coins of Richard I in the name of Henry II, coins of Edward I in the name of Henry III, and Edward VI in the name of Henry VIII). It could also be Edward V, since Richard was trying, at least initially, to appear to be ruling in Edward V's name as Lord Protector. It can possibly be considered that ths coin was struck by Richard in Edward V's name before the demise of the young king, perhaps during Richard's protectorate. Or it could be a posthumous issue as it seems to be contemporaneous with other coins in the name of Richard himself.
My take is that the Edward written on the coin is most likely to be Edward V, making this one of the very few coins that come from that reign.
The obverse die appears to be the same as Motcombe 144.
Ex- DNW 3 Jul 2019 (lot 802), M Lessen, Spink, SNC Jan/Feb 1926 (lot 49003)St. George's Collection02/25/22 at 15:31Callimachus: Beautiful coin.
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S.859 Ælfwald II (Cuthgils)Sceat of Ælfwald II, king of Northumbria 806-808 (or Ælfwald I 779-788)
Moneyer: Cuthgils
Mint: York (presumably)
S. 859
Phase Ia
Abramson 79-20
O: +FALEVAΓDVS
R: CVDCLS
Motif: 1/5
Cuthgils is an excedingly rare moneyer for Ælfwald. It is not clear where this coin should be assigned; Lyon favors attribution to Ælfwald I, though traditionally it has been assigned to Ælfwald II. This specimen is believed to be one of only three known by this moneyer.
Cuthgils also coined for Æthelred I
Ex- C. NewsonSt. George's Collection02/21/22 at 22:00Anaximander: Impressive rarity.
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S.767 Anglo-Saxon pale gold thrymsaThrymsa, post-Crondall phase 655-675
Monarch: unknown
Mint: unknown, probably Kent
'Two Emperors' type
S.767
GCASE.850
A pale gold thrymsa from the mid 7th century. The coin copies imagery seen on late Roman coins, including two seating figures on the reverse with winged victory in between, imitating Roman types.
This is the most common of the gold Anglo-Saxon thrymsas.
Ex- CGB Auction Sep 2021 (lot 684458)St. George's Collection02/20/22 at 13:09Simon: Beautiful
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Charibert IITremissis of Charibert II, king of Aquitaine 629-632
Mint: Banassac
Moneyer: Maximinus
Belfort 697
O: MAXIMIN VS M.
R: CHARIBERTVS REX
Merovingian inscribed tremissis of the short-reigned Charibert II, king of Aquitaine, part of the Merovingian kingdom. Merovingian France was made up of four large districts, which sometimes became kingdoms themselves: Austrasia, Neustria, Burgundy, and Aquitaine. Merovingian royalty frequently divided the large and somewhat unwieldy kingdom between male heirs, and Charibert's half brother Dagobert I received the lion's share. Things went on for a few years, but Charibert probably got greedy, and not content with Aquitaine set his sights on Neustria. This led to conflict with his half-brother, and most likely led to his death by assassination.
Royal coinage inscribed in the names of Merovingian monarchs are very rare. The more common (if you can call them that) ones include coins made in Banassac for Charibert II and Sigebert III. Coins are also known depicting the names of Theodebert, Dagobert, Childebert, and others.
Charibert was not considered a very successful king, and probably only a teenager or young adult at the time of his death. On this coin, his name appears on the reverse, while the moneyer is on the obverse, a possible slight to the monarch. His coinage is a small glimpse of an otherwise highly obscured period in medieval history
Ex- CNG 100 (lot 457), Dr. Lawrence A. Adams, M. Louis TellerSt. George's Collection12/08/21 at 16:01Jay GT4: Great addition
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S.3217 CommonwealthShilling of The Commonwealth of England 1649-1660
Mint: London
Mintmark: Sun
1651/49
S.3217
SH-45
Ex- Noble Numismatics Auction 127 (lot 3781), Fulton, Noble Numismatics Auction 111 (lot 1509), Seaby, R. Carlyon-BrittonSt. George's Collection09/28/21 at 15:13Callimachus: Beautiful coin.
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S.1348C Richard I (Stivene)Penny of Richard I, king of England 1189-1199
Moneyer: Stivene
Mint: London
Short cross
Class 4b
S. 1347C
O: hENRICVS REX
R: +STIVENE ON LVN
Ex- S.Hall, Lockdales March 2016 (lot 1404)St. George's Collection06/19/21 at 17:19*Alex: Nice example
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S.1348C Richard I (Stivene)Penny of Richard I, king of England 1189-1199
Moneyer: Stivene
Mint: London
Short cross
Class 4b
S. 1347C
O: hENRICVS REX
R: +STIVENE ON LVN
Ex- S.Hall, Lockdales March 2016 (lot 1404)St. George's Collection06/16/21 at 03:49quadrans: Nice piece 👍
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Hadrian (Gaul)Denarius of Hadrian, emperor of Rome 117-138
"Travel series"
Gallia (Gaul)
Restitutor type
RIC II.3 1573
O: HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP
R: RESTITVTORI GALLIAE
Ex- eBay, Ancient Coins and Antiquities of AustraliaSt. George's Collection05/22/21 at 19:24*Alex: Nice example. I like it.
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Hadrian (Sicily)Sestertius of Hadrian, emperor of Rome 117-138
"Travel series"
Sicily (Sicilia)
Adventus type
RIC II.3 1798
RIC 960
O: HADRIANVS AVG [COS III PP]
R: [AD]VENTVI AVG SICILIAE
Ex- Petasos CoinsSt. George's Collection05/22/21 at 19:16Gerhard M: A rare Reverse; Congrats
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Hadrian (Nile River)Denarius of Hadrian, emperor of Rome 117-138
"Travel series"
Nile River (Nilus)
RIC 310
RIC II.3 1547
O: HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP
R: NILVS
Ex- CNGSt. George's Collection03/16/21 at 10:59Pharsalos: That is one handsome coin.
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Hadrian (Nile River)Denarius of Hadrian, emperor of Rome 117-138
"Travel series"
Nile River (Nilus)
RIC 310
RIC II.3 1547
O: HADRIANVS AVG COS III PP
R: NILVS
Ex- CNGSt. George's Collection02/07/21 at 16:30Jay GT4: Great piece
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S.1347 Richard I (William)Penny of Richard I, king of England 1189-1199
Moneyer: William
Mint: London
Short cross
Class 3a
S. 1347
O: hENRICVS REX
R: +WILLELM ON LVN
Coins of Richard were made in the name of his father Henry II, but have a different style of portrait. The only coins in Richard's name are from Aquitaine and Poitou.
Ex- eBaySt. George's Collection01/16/21 at 20:14shanxi: interesting coin
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S. 964 Imitation of AlfredViking penny imitating Alfred, king of Wessex 871-899
Londonia type
Moneyer: unknown
Mint: unknown (probably East Anglia)
S. 964
Viking imitation of the well-known 'Londonia' type struck for King Alfred. Alfred was the only king of England to carry the moniker 'the great', due to his success in saving his kingdom and people from destruction at the hands of the Vikings.
This type copies the official penny of Alfred featuring the monogram of the city of London, which copies earlier monograms seen on Roman, Gothic, and Frankish coins. The original is believed to have been struck to commemorate the retaking of London from the Danes, ca. 886. This imitation presumably dates from a few years later.
Alfred struck a peace treaty with Guthrum, warlord of the Danes, probably after retaking London. This established a boundary for Danish territory and brought some peace to England for a period. Presumably trade between the two peoples began, and the Danes started minting coins imitating the contemporary issues from Wessex.
This particular coin is almost certainly a Viking imitation due to the crude style and low weight (1.2g). It was double struck about 10 degrees off, and as such the imagery is a little muddled, but still quite readable.
Ex- Downies Auction 320 (lot 2618)St. George's Collection01/16/21 at 18:34Anaximander: Facinating! Alfred London reverses are already so...
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S.779 Anglo-Saxon sceatSceatta, primary phase 700-710
Series C
Type 2b
S.779
N.41
Abramson 4-60
O: Radiate bust right, APA in runes
R: Degenerated standard with TOTII, runic letters above standard
The quality of the artistry during the primary phase decreased as time progressed. The reverse "standard" is derived from old Roman coins.
Ex- Copperbark Ltd, DNW 12 Nov 2015 (lot 8), Julian Birch, Patrick Finn FPL 17 (27)St. George's Collection01/12/21 at 15:59Anaximander: I'm agog... such good metal, great strike, and...
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S.779 Anglo-Saxon sceatSceatta, primary phase 700-710
Series C
Type 2b
S.779
N.41
Abramson 4-60
O: Radiate bust right, APA in runes
R: Degenerated standard with TOTII, runic letters above standard
The quality of the artistry during the primary phase decreased as time progressed. The reverse "standard" is derived from old Roman coins.
Ex- Copperbark Ltd, DNW 12 Nov 2015 (lot 8), Julian Birch, Patrick Finn FPL 17 (27)St. George's Collection01/12/21 at 14:42okidoki: very nice 
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S.782 Anglo-Saxon sceatPrimary (?) phase Anglo-Saxon sceat
Series Z
Type 66
S.782
N.145
Abramson 102-60
O: Haunted-appearing (almost ghostly) face (?Christ)
R: Hound or wolf standing with curled tail
This unusual sceatta was probably produced in Kent or East Anglia, and the bearded face is probably Christ. The reverse is a skinny quadriped, with a curled tail circling through its legs.
The origin of this design seems to have heavy Roman and Byzantine influences. The obverse bust parallels similar images of Christ found on contemporary Byzantine coins and Christian tokens that pilgrims would have brought back from the Holy Land. The face has a fairly haunted appearance, and is expressionless.
The reverse is a little more tricky. Anna Gannon (Coins, Images, and Tales from the Holy Land, in Studies in Early Medieval Coinage vol 2) suggests that it represents a stag, which would have had a religious meaning. In my opinion, however, even with the primitive art of the time, it's hard to call that a stag, as the small linear "horns" really look more like ears. Other scholars call the creature a hound or wolf, with origins in Celtic imagery (such as the "Norfolk wolf", which is also of East Anglian origin). Alternatively it has been suggested (Charles Wood, private correspondence) that the creature might be a crude copy of the Roman wolf, nursing Romulus and Remus, as appears on many earlier Roman coins. This imagery occurs on a later East Anglian coin, that of Aethelberht II. The East Anglian ruling dynasty in the 7th century was the Wuffingas, a name that probably means "kin of wolves", and the wolf may have been a representation of the dynasty.
This coin probably dates from the early 8th century. The legends are illegible, and could be erroneous copies of Greek, of which the Anglo-Saxons would have presumably known little.
Ex- C.WoodSt. George's Collection12/28/20 at 11:14okidoki: excellent and stylistic
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S.5487 James VI30 Shillings of James VI, king of Scotland 1567-1625
Mint: Unknown (probably Edinburgh)
Fourth coinage
1582
Before ascension to English throne
S. 5487
O: +IACOBVS 6 DEI GRATIA REX SCOTORVM
R: HONOR REGIS IVDICIVM DILIGIT 1582 I R XXX S
A large silver coin depicting the teenage James VI, holding a sword and wearing armor.
Ex- DNW 16 Sep 2020 (lot 74), M.Gietzelt, SpinkSt. George's Collection09/24/20 at 01:42Mat: A beauty
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S.1089 Æthelstan (Godfred)Penny of Æthelstan, king of Wessex, 924-939
Moneyer: Godfred
Mint: Unknown
North East mint
S. 1089
O: +ÆÐELZTAN REX
R: GODF +++ RED Mo
Æthelstan, with the sobriquet "the Glorious" consolidated power in the former heptarchy, and can probably be considered the first king of England.
Ex- Silbury Coins, J.RadfordSt. George's Collection08/02/20 at 20:21Callimachus: What a gorgeous coin.
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S.1455 Edward IIPenny of Edward II, king of England 1307-1327
Mint: London
Class 11a
O:+EDWA R ANGL DNS HYB
R: CIVITAS LONDON
Ex- eBaySt. George's Collection06/28/20 at 15:15Callimachus: Nice coin.
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Toulouse (1106-1112) - BertrandDenier of Bertrand, Count of Toulouse 1106-1112
Mint: Toulouse
Roberts 4494
O: BERTRAN COME
R: +TOLOSA CIVI OVS
Ex- CNG eAuction 464 (lot 118), RA Jourdan, Elsen auction 96 (lot 651)St. George's Collection05/03/20 at 21:50Stkp: Nice
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S.1678 Richard IIGroat of Richard II (1377-1399)
Mint: London
S.1678
N.1320a
Type I
This coin belongs to the first phase of Richard II groats, sharing style and obverse inscription with the late coins of his grandfather Edward III.
Ex- DNW 3 Jul 2019 (lot 624), M Lessen, Spink, Stacks 29 Apr 1987 (lot 1741), JL Dresser, R Carlyon-Britton, Glendining 20 Apr 1944 (lot 1375), Lord Grantley, Sotheby 19 Jul 1917 (lot 188 [part]), B RothSt. George's Collection04/19/20 at 21:05Stkp: nice
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S.1570 Edward IIIGroat of Edward III (1327-1377)
Mint: London
Pre-treaty
Series Gc
S.1570
O: +EDWARD D G REX ANGL Z FRANC D HYB
R: +POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEV CIVITAS LONDON
Edward III, the great medieval warrior-king, hero of battle of Crecy, was a major figure that transformed England into a contemporary English states. He lived long enough to see some of it unravel during his lifetime, but his legacy has remained one of England's greatest figures.
Ex- Hammered British CoinsSt. George's Collection04/19/20 at 15:23Callimachus: Nice !
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S.1765 Henry VGroat of Henry V, king of England, 1413-1422
Mint: London
Mintmark: cross pattee
S.1765
N. 1387b
Potter VII
Class Cb
There is some confusion as to the proper attribution of the groats of Henry IV and V. Generally, those with the pellet and annulet next to crown are attributed to Henry IV, and those with the mullet on the chest to Henry V. The many mules of the two types are more difficult to clearly attribute. This one has a mullet and a reverse with multiple saltires, which clearly puts it in the reign of Henry V.
Ex- P.Hutchings, I.WhiteSt. George's Collection04/19/20 at 15:22Callimachus: Nice example of a rare coin.
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S.2492 Mary IGroat of Mary I (1553-1558)
First issue (1553-1554)
Mintmark: Pomegranate
O: MARIA D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGI
R: VERITAS TEMPORIS FILIA
Mary, daughter of Henry VIII by his first wife Catherine of Aragon, is a controversial figure in English history because of her religious persecutions against Protestants. She gets the moniker "Bloody Mary" because under her watch several hundred Protestants were burned at the stake. Mary's husband, Philip II of Spain, was also unpopular in England. Mary died childless and her sister Elizabeth undid pretty much all of her political and religious changes.
Coins of Mary take two flavors- in just her name prior to her marriage to Philip, and after 1554 with Philip's name. This coin belongs to the earlier issue. These coins frequently demonstrate large scratches across the queen's face, done intentionally as Mary was not liked in her time. This particular example is remarkable free of surface marks.
Ex- Heritage auction 3073 (lot 31062), Spink 11039 (lot 345), F Brady, Seaby, R Carlyon-Britton, WC BoydSt. George's Collection04/19/20 at 02:19Callimachus: Nice coin !
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S.2492 Mary IGroat of Mary I (1553-1558)
First issue (1553-1554)
Mintmark: Pomegranate
O: MARIA D G ANG FRA Z HIB REGI
R: VERITAS TEMPORIS FILIA
Mary, daughter of Henry VIII by his first wife Catherine of Aragon, is a controversial figure in English history because of her religious persecutions against Protestants. She gets the moniker "Bloody Mary" because under her watch several hundred Protestants were burned at the stake. Mary's husband, Philip II of Spain, was also unpopular in England. Mary died childless and her sister Elizabeth undid pretty much all of her political and religious changes.
Coins of Mary take two flavors- in just her name prior to her marriage to Philip, and after 1554 with Philip's name. This coin belongs to the earlier issue. These coins frequently demonstrate large scratches across the queen's face, done intentionally as Mary was not liked in her time. This particular example is remarkable free of surface marks.
Ex- Heritage auction 3073 (lot 31062), Spink 11039 (lot 345), F Brady, Seaby, R Carlyon-Britton, WC BoydSt. George's Collection04/18/20 at 21:04Mat: Stunning coin, congrats
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S. 993 CnutViking penny in the name of Cnut ca. 895-900
Moneyer: unknown
Mint: probably York
S.993
O: CR TE N XV
R: +CVNNETTI
The letters of the name Cnut are arranged on the cross in the way one would make the sign of the cross- up, down, left, right. What is unusual is that the patriarchal cross is upside down. Flipping the orientation would mean the legend would start at the bottom, which is equally unusual.
This Cnut is different from the more famous 11th century Viking invader who was crowned king of England. While much is known of the later Cnut, absolutely nothing is known of this ruler. His coinage is the only record left of his existence.
The reverse legend "Cunnetti" remains obscure in its meaning. Some have suggested "the kingdom of Cnut"
Ex- S.Liu, K.StephensSt. George's Collection02/16/20 at 18:46Anaximander: Brilliant! Nothing’s better than a magnificent coi...
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S.1356 Henry III (Simon)Penny of Henry III, king of England 1216-1272
Moneyer: Simon
Mint: Canterbury
Short cross
Class 7c
S. 1356
O: hENRICVS REX
R: +SIMVN ON CANTE
Ex- Noble Auction 122 (lot 2772), M Freehill, S MitchellSt. George's Collection02/14/20 at 15:27Callimachus: Nice coin.
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S. 993 CnutViking penny in the name of Cnut ca. 895-900
Moneyer: unknown
Mint: probably York
S.993
O: CR TE N XV
R: +CVNNETTI
The letters of the name Cnut are arranged on the cross in the way one would make the sign of the cross- up, down, left, right. What is unusual is that the patriarchal cross is upside down. Flipping the orientation would mean the legend would start at the bottom, which is equally unusual.
This Cnut is different from the more famous 11th century Viking invader who was crowned king of England. While much is known of the later Cnut, absolutely nothing is known of this ruler. His coinage is the only record left of his existence.
The reverse legend "Cunnetti" remains obscure in its meaning. Some have suggested "the kingdom of Cnut"
Ex- S.Liu, K.StephensSt. George's Collection02/13/20 at 15:21Callimachus: Beautiful con.
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S. 993 CnutViking penny in the name of Cnut ca. 895-900
Moneyer: unknown
Mint: probably York
S.993
O: CR TE N XV
R: +CVNNETTI
The letters of the name Cnut are arranged on the cross in the way one would make the sign of the cross- up, down, left, right. What is unusual is that the patriarchal cross is upside down. Flipping the orientation would mean the legend would start at the bottom, which is equally unusual.
This Cnut is different from the more famous 11th century Viking invader who was crowned king of England. While much is known of the later Cnut, absolutely nothing is known of this ruler. His coinage is the only record left of his existence.
The reverse legend "Cunnetti" remains obscure in its meaning. Some have suggested "the kingdom of Cnut"
Ex- S.Liu, K.StephensSt. George's Collection02/13/20 at 14:07quadrans: Nice piece..
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Normandy (942-996) - Richard IDenier of Richard I, Duke of Normandy, 942-996
Mint: Rouen
O: +RICARDVS
R: ROTOMAGVS
Ex- eBaySt. George's Collection12/15/19 at 15:51quadrans: Wow, nice piece...
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Valence (1100-1300) - BishopricDenier of Valence bishopric, 12-13th century
Anonymous issue
Roberts 4781
O: +VRBS VALENTIAI, crude angel in center
R: +S.APOLLINARS
Ex- eBaySt. George's Collection12/15/19 at 15:50quadrans: Nice piece..
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Valence (1100-1300) - BishopricDenier of Valence bishopric, 12-13th century
Anonymous issue
Roberts 4781
O: +VRBS VALENTIAI, crude angel in center
R: +S.APOLLINARS
Ex- eBaySt. George's Collection12/15/19 at 13:10Stkp: Great example of the type
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S.5054 Alexander IIIPenny of Alexander III, king of Scotland (1249-1286)
Mint: Berwick (?)
2nd coinage
S.5054
O: +ALEXANDER DEI GRA
R: REX SCO TOR VM+
Scottish coinage really picked up during the reign of Alexander III, and his coins are among the more common medieval pennies found in both Scotland and England. Many have been found in large hoards, as well as individual finds. The differences in the coinage has been the subject of some debate, and the classification scheme is tricky, depending on the appearance of hair strands and other minor details.
Ex- S.HallSt. George's Collection11/02/19 at 21:10Stkp: very nice
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S.2200 Henry VIIGroat of Henry VII (1485-1509)
Mint: London
Mintmark: cross-crosslet
Class IVa
S. 2200
O: hЄnRIC’ DI’ GRΛ’ RЄX AGL’ Z FR'
R: POSVI DЄV’ Λ DIVTOR Є’ mЄV/CIVI TAS LOn DOn
Henry Tudor's first issue of groats is really not much different from that of Richard III and all the kings before him going back to Edward III. The design would change radically during Henry's reign. This particular issue shows a little more detail in the face and hair, paralleling the developments in art the early 16th century
This particular coin is believed to have been produced around 1504-1505, the estimate for the cross-crosslet mint mark activity.
Ex- CNGSt. George's Collection09/13/19 at 13:41*Alex: Superb portrait. Great coin.
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S.1455 Edward IIPenny of Edward II, king of England 1307-1327
Mint: London
Class 11a
O:+EDWA R ANGL DNS HYB
R: CIVITAS LONDON
Ex- eBaySt. George's Collection09/13/19 at 13:33*Alex: Great portraits like that are difficult to find.
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S.1875 Henry VIGroat of Henry VI, king of England, first reign 1422-1461
Mint: Calais
Mintmark: pinecone and mascle
S.1875
Ex- Silbury Coins
St. George's Collection09/06/19 at 21:06Anaximander: Well done. Centered, well struck up, portrait and ...
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S.1875 Henry VIGroat of Henry VI, king of England, first reign 1422-1461
Mint: Calais
Mintmark: pinecone and mascle
S.1875
Ex- Silbury Coins
St. George's Collection08/09/19 at 15:02Callimachus: Nice !!!
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S.6205 JohnHalfpenny of John, Lord of Ireland (1190-1199)
Mint: Dublin
First coinage, second issue
S.6205
Ex- K.BroszSt. George's Collection07/19/19 at 18:10quadrans: Wow,
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S.2577 Elizabeth IShilling of Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
Sixth issue
Mintmark: Tun
O: Crowned bust left, ELIZAB;D;G;ANG;FR;ET;HIB;REGI
R: Shield, POSVI DEV.AD IVTORE M.MEV;
Ex- B Mayer, S Willis, Spink 17011 (Lot 1761), Lord Stewartby, C E Blunt, J Shirley-FoxSt. George's Collection04/18/19 at 23:53Mat: Great example
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S.2200 Henry VIIGroat of Henry VII (1485-1509)
Mint: London
Mintmark: cross-crosslet
Class IVa
S. 2200
O: hЄnRIC’ DI’ GRΛ’ RЄX AGL’ Z FR'
R: POSVI DЄV’ Λ DIVTOR Є’ mЄV/CIVI TAS LOn DOn
Henry Tudor's first issue of groats is really not much different from that of Richard III and all the kings before him going back to Edward III. The design would change radically during Henry's reign. This particular issue shows a little more detail in the face and hair, paralleling the developments in art the early 16th century
This particular coin is believed to have been produced around 1504-1505, the estimate for the cross-crosslet mint mark activity.
Ex- CNGSt. George's Collection03/10/19 at 11:36Stkp: Wonderful
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S.2200 Henry VIIGroat of Henry VII (1485-1509)
Mint: London
Mintmark: cross-crosslet
Class IVa
S. 2200
O: hЄnRIC’ DI’ GRΛ’ RЄX AGL’ Z FR'
R: POSVI DЄV’ Λ DIVTOR Є’ mЄV/CIVI TAS LOn DOn
Henry Tudor's first issue of groats is really not much different from that of Richard III and all the kings before him going back to Edward III. The design would change radically during Henry's reign. This particular issue shows a little more detail in the face and hair, paralleling the developments in art the early 16th century
This particular coin is believed to have been produced around 1504-1505, the estimate for the cross-crosslet mint mark activity.
Ex- CNGSt. George's Collection03/09/19 at 22:36Mat: Pleasing example
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S.2200 Henry VIIGroat of Henry VII (1485-1509)
Mint: London
Mintmark: cross-crosslet
Class IVa
S. 2200
O: hЄnRIC’ DI’ GRΛ’ RЄX AGL’ Z FR'
R: POSVI DЄV’ Λ DIVTOR Є’ mЄV/CIVI TAS LOn DOn
Henry Tudor's first issue of groats is really not much different from that of Richard III and all the kings before him going back to Edward III. The design would change radically during Henry's reign. This particular issue shows a little more detail in the face and hair, paralleling the developments in art the early 16th century
This particular coin is believed to have been produced around 1504-1505, the estimate for the cross-crosslet mint mark activity.
Ex- CNGSt. George's Collection03/09/19 at 21:41quadrans: Great piece ..I like it..
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S.1165 Harold I (Skuli)Penny of Harold I, king of England 1035-1040
Moneyer: Skuli
Mint: York
S. 1165
O: +HAR.O.LD RECX
R: +SCVLA O.M EOFER.
Harold, nicknamed "harefoot" presumably because he was a fast runner, became king in England after the death of his father Cnut, and in opposition to his half-brother Harthacnut, who had a competing claim. Harthacnut was busy in Denmark and could not press his claim for several years.
Not much is known about Harold, who did not live very long and died at age 24, before the war with his half-brother began, and his death probably spared England from yet another civil war.
Despite his short reign, his coins are fairly prolific, and frequently come high grade, as they have been found in some decent number in hoards.
Ex- S. EldenSt. George's Collection01/29/19 at 18:01Steve B5: Could hardly improve on this coin. Very lovely
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S.847D EadberhtSceat of Eadberht, king of Northumbria 737-758
Moneyer: unkown
Mint: York (presumably)
SCBC 847D
N. 178
Booth type D
O: EOTBEREhTVſ.
R: Fantastic animal facing left, triquetra below, cross under tail
Motif: 1/fantastic animal
Ex- eBaySt. George's Collection01/27/19 at 14:27quadrans: Another nice piece 
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S.1165 Harold I (Skuli)Penny of Harold I, king of England 1035-1040
Moneyer: Skuli
Mint: York
S. 1165
O: +HAR.O.LD RECX
R: +SCVLA O.M EOFER.
Harold, nicknamed "harefoot" presumably because he was a fast runner, became king in England after the death of his father Cnut, and in opposition to his half-brother Harthacnut, who had a competing claim. Harthacnut was busy in Denmark and could not press his claim for several years.
Not much is known about Harold, who did not live very long and died at age 24, before the war with his half-brother began, and his death probably spared England from yet another civil war.
Despite his short reign, his coins are fairly prolific, and frequently come high grade, as they have been found in some decent number in hoards.
Ex- S. EldenSt. George's Collection01/27/19 at 14:25quadrans: Great coin , and details,
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S.847D EadberhtSceat of Eadberht, king of Northumbria 737-758
Moneyer: unkown
Mint: York (presumably)
SCBC 847D
N. 178
Booth type D
O: EOTBEREhTVſ.
R: Fantastic animal facing left, triquetra below, cross under tail
Motif: 1/fantastic animal
Ex- eBaySt. George's Collection01/27/19 at 10:39shanxi: interesting coin
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S.5088 David IIPenny of David II of Scotland (1329-1371)
Mint: Probably Edinburgh
First coinage, second issue
S. 5088
O: +DAVID DEI GRACIA
R: REX SCOTTORVM
David II was the last Scottish king of the house of Robert the Bruce.
Ex-CNGSt. George's Collection01/20/19 at 11:09Stkp: Nice
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S.872 Æthelred II (Wulfred)Irregular styca of Aethelred II, king of Northumbria (first reign) 841-844
Moneyer: Wulfred
Mint: York (presumably)
S. 872
O: +EDILREAD X (retrograde)
R: VVLFRED
Ex- Morton & Eden Auction 91 (lot 10 [part]), Archbishop John Sharp, Ripon Hoard (1695)St. George's Collection12/18/18 at 13:46Stkp: Interesting coin
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S.865 Æthelred II (Cynemund)Styca of Æthelred II, king of Northumbria (first reign) 841-844
Moneyer: Cynemund
Mint: York (presumably)
S. 865
O: +EDIΓRED REX
R: +CVИEMVᚾD
Motif: 1/1
Ex- eBay, Carpe Diem Numismatics, Sotheby's April 22-23 1999 (lot 225 [part]), L.R. Stack, Spink Auction 56 (lot 752 [part]), E.M. Norweb, C.W. Peck, EMC 1016.0076/1030.0120St. George's Collection07/16/18 at 17:40Stkp: great coin
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S.868 Æthelred II (Eardwulf)Styca of Æthelred II, king of Northumbria (second reign) 844-850
Moneyer: Eardwulf
Mint: York (presumably)
S. 868
O: +EDILRED REX
R: +EARDVVLF
Ex- Morton & Eden Auction 91 (lot 13 [part]), Archbishop John Sharp, Ripon Hoard (1695)St. George's Collection06/30/18 at 15:20Callimachus: Another nice coin.
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S.1122 Eadwig (Eanwulf)Penny of Eadwig, king of England 955-959
Moneyer: Eanwulf
Mint: unknown (possibly Lincoln)
S. 1122
HT1, NE IV
O: +EADVVI REX
R: EAEN oLF M
Coins of Eadwig are somewhat scarce due to his short reign. For whatever reason, portrait coins are almost non-existant; a single unique example is known. There are a few mint signed coins of Eadwig but the majority are just presumed to be from certain regions. This one is called "NE IV" type, a subtype of the HT1 (horizontal trefoil) type, from a Northeast mint, which is probably Lincoln.
Ex- StacksBowersSt. George's Collection06/12/18 at 15:08Callimachus: Beautiful coin. I'm still looking for an Eadwi...
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S.1006 St. PeterViking penny in the name of St. Peter of York ca. 910-920
Moneyer: unknown
Mint: probably York
S.1006 (var.)
N.551 (var.)
O: ZCIIIT R, tree and key symbols
R: +B.RACEC
This a rare variant of the "swordless" St. Peter coinage, with a blundered version of "Sancti Petri" in one line, instead of the usual two lines.
Viking coinage in York began at around the start of the 10th century with a coinage in the names of Cnut and Siefred, a probably short-lived coinage but one which survives in great numbers due to the Cuerdale hoard. Subsequently, an anonymous coinage in the name of St. Peter follows, of which this coin is probably a late type. After the St. Peter coinage there was an inscribed coinage in the names of Ragnald and Sihtric Caech, Hiberno-Norse kings from Ireland who conquered Northumbria. A subsequent anonymous second coinage in 920s in the name of St. Peter features a sword (probably the Sword of Carlus, a 9th century Irish Viking hero), and Thor's hammer. The Vikings wrangled with the kings of Wessex throughout the 10th century until king Eadred of England brought Northumbria into the English fold. Viking coinage continued, mostly in the name of the kings of York, until the mid 10th century, culminating with Eric Bloodaxe.
All Viking coinage from York is rare, but the Cnut, Siefred, and St. Peter coinages are the most common, due to their survival in several large hoards.
The one-line St. Peter coins make up a rare subset of the earlier swordless type. There are only a handful known, and they all feature symbols, including the tree, the key (St. Peter's key to heaven), a candelabra, a star or propeller, and a large cross.
This particular coin is a die match to a coin in the British Museum, BMC 1141, which was found in Geashill, Ireland.
Ex- Hanson Historica Auction, PAS NMS-BDD828, EMC 2013.0245St. George's Collection03/30/18 at 15:16Callimachus: Beautiful coin.
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S.1006 St. PeterViking penny in the name of St. Peter of York ca. 910-920
Moneyer: unknown
Mint: probably York
S.1006 (var.)
N.551 (var.)
O: ZCIIIT R, tree and key symbols
R: +B.RACEC
This a rare variant of the "swordless" St. Peter coinage, with a blundered version of "Sancti Petri" in one line, instead of the usual two lines.
Viking coinage in York began at around the start of the 10th century with a coinage in the names of Cnut and Siefred, a probably short-lived coinage but one which survives in great numbers due to the Cuerdale hoard. Subsequently, an anonymous coinage in the name of St. Peter follows, of which this coin is probably a late type. After the St. Peter coinage there was an inscribed coinage in the names of Ragnald and Sihtric Caech, Hiberno-Norse kings from Ireland who conquered Northumbria. A subsequent anonymous second coinage in 920s in the name of St. Peter features a sword (probably the Sword of Carlus, a 9th century Irish Viking hero), and Thor's hammer. The Vikings wrangled with the kings of Wessex throughout the 10th century until king Eadred of England brought Northumbria into the English fold. Viking coinage continued, mostly in the name of the kings of York, until the mid 10th century, culminating with Eric Bloodaxe.
All Viking coinage from York is rare, but the Cnut, Siefred, and St. Peter coinages are the most common, due to their survival in several large hoards.
The one-line St. Peter coins make up a rare subset of the earlier swordless type. There are only a handful known, and they all feature symbols, including the tree, the key (St. Peter's key to heaven), a candelabra, a star or propeller, and a large cross.
This particular coin is a die match to a coin in the British Museum, BMC 1141, which was found in Geashill, Ireland.
Ex- Hanson Historica Auction, PAS NMS-BDD828, EMC 2013.0245St. George's Collection03/30/18 at 14:25Mat: i like this one
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