Tealby Penny

[robfinds]

After blanking on the hammered coins yesterday, five fell to the Deus this afternoon. The star by far, and one off my wish list a complete Tealby silver penny. These were minted for Henry II 1158-80, before short cross pennies. It may not look it, but it's a good example for this issue. Only ever had cut coins of this type, so well pleased with this. Will post some better pictures tomorrow.

Robert.

 

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[jewelerguy]

that's really nice. congrats!

 

[david680]

I love seeing what you Limey's dig over there! Excellent hunt!

 

[Inspector]

Congrats on the find. Look forward to seeing more photos of it.

 

[pepperj]

Huge congrats on the smashing find Rob, a rare as hens teeth the Tealby Silvers are, well done.

I found one about 6 years ago well worn or a weak strike on a square planchet.

It really deserves a Banner vote...

 

[DMN]

That is quite the find. Is it possible to get a solid front and back photo? It really does deserve banner. If someone tells me how to vote it from this "smart" phone I'll be voting it in. Sweet little find.

 

[Ahab8]

Rob you mind telling us more about this coin while your having your brew :-)

 

[Argentium]

Great day out ! I too would love to know more about the Tealby penny - should be a good story there ! Cheers.

 

[Yard Digger]

Great find, but I never heard of a Tealby penny either. Thanks for sharing.

 

[CRUSADER]

5!!!

It does look very round for a Telby, congrats my best one is near square in shape, but I love it all the more. Good scarce coin to tick off.

 

[dirtlooter]

wow, super cool find, can't begin to imagine the excitement to find something like that. you guys do have the history over there. congrats

 

[robfinds]

Here's some pictures. Can't put much meat on the bone at the moment. Very busy with work, wife in overdrive about Christmas, and of course detecting .

Robert.

 

[Argentium]

robfinds , That's a good pic , I don't suppose the two bent coin pieces are from the same coin ?

 

[CRUSADER]

That is a good one & the moneyer starts 'Wil' , not got my book at the moment but I guess its Willelm.

 

[Westfront]

WoW! Beautiful penny! Congrats!

 

[pepperj]

Nice one Rob, the strike is very nice! Thanks for the new pictures showing off the penny.

 

[Silver Searcher]

Very unusual to get a full flan Tealby penny, most were struck on irregular flans. They get there name from a hoard found in Tealby Lincolnshire in 1807. Great coin Rob.

Wiki... While the Tealby coinage was acceptable in terms of weight and silver quality, the overall quality of production was dreadful, so in 1180 a new style of coin, the short-cross penny was introduced.

SS

 

[CRUSADER]

Very unusual to get a full flan Tealby penny, most were struck on irregular flans. They get there name from a hoard found in Tealby Lincolnshire in 1807. Great coin Rob.

Wiki... While the Tealby coinage was acceptable in terms of weight and silver quality, the overall quality of production was dreadful, so in 1180 a new style of coin, the short-cross penny was introduced.

SS

I know its one of the roundest I have ever seen.

 

[pepperj]

I know its one of the roundest I have ever seen.

I totally agree with you Cru. Here is my Tealby in comparison.

 

[CRUSADER]

I totally agree with you Cru. Here is my Tealby in comparison.
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I was going to post mine later as well, its more like yours.