Four Hammered Coins from medieval/post medieval Britain
These are hammered coins that were produced by placing a thin sheet of metal between two dies and striking the top to create the images on either side. This method made it almost impossible to make coins of a uniform size and the edges were often clipped.
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. Charles 1st Silver Shilling ND Grade VG. Value about UK £20
A Post-Medieval silver 1 Shilling (VG) of Charles I (AD 1625-1649), dating to AD 1641-1643. The coin has some scuff on the obverse and worn flans, missing edge at 1 and 4 o’clock. The shield on the reverse is well preserved. On the obverse, the elongated bust (without protruding ruffle) just breaks the inner circle but not the legend. The coin appears to bear the tower mint mark on the reverse (triangle inside a circle) and the reverse legend of circa 1643.
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. James 1st (1566-1625) Silver Shilling value UK £300
www.coinsofbritain.com/pages/coins/coins-details.asp?ID=4801
Scuff on obverse and reverse, both sides with signs of flan stress. It is an attractively toned coin of pleasing overall appearance. This coin was found while metal detecting and cleaned while removing the encaked dirt and debris.
The coinage of James I divides it is self into three periods. The shilling is from the second period (1604 to 1619).
The shilling features the third bust (1604 to 1605) that appeared during this time. If you look closely you can see the armor is still figured, you can just see the end of the beard cut is square. The crown is tilted a little back on the head. The coin was purchased from an antiquities dealer who found it while metal detecting. It has been properly stored and kept sealed and away from the elements.
ENGLISH - HAMMERED - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I [1558-1603]. Silver Halfgroat value about UK £100
The coin shown above, a 'second-issue' (1560-61) silver half-groat, was found by metal detecting in Britain. It's in good condition with a fairly clear portrait & inscriptions. Slightly ragged edge on one side. Valued at about 100 UK pounds. www.coinsofbritain.com/pages/coins/coins-details.asp?ID=2264 This coin was found while metal detecting and cleaned while removing the encaked dirt and debris.
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. Charles 1st Copper Farthing ND 1600s Grade fine value US$30 (valued by and obtained from Rand Coin)
A Post-Medieval copper rose farthing (F) of Charles I (AD 1625-1649). The coin has very little scuff and slightly worn flans. The reverse mint mark appears to be a mullet, suggesting it was struck at the Oxford mint. It has a single rose above which is a crown with single arches. Probably struck circa 1644. Beautifully preserved detail. Legends a little worn.
Fine condition. Lots of clear detail. See pictures - I have magnified as much as I was able to. Coin is very small.
Please note - I am not a numismatist but, from my research, I believe this coin is dated and identified correctly. Although I take great care in packaging, the buyer is responsible for loss, non-arrival or damage incurred during delivery.
