First silver hammered of the year

[hodge]

A spur of the moment decision to get out detecting this morning resulted in a totally unexpected find. I only had the morning free as I'd made a commitment to do one or two jobs at home today. I went to a field that I'd detected on a number of times before, and had found a reasonable number of old coins - including hammered silver coinage of Edward 1st & 2nd. I'd set a deadline of 11:30am at which I'd pack up & get off home to get the jobs done. Only found 4 coins in the 2 1/2 hour session, these were pre-decimal pennies dated to 1875 & 1953, a halfpenny of 1872...and the big one... a Silver Groat of Edward IV, date range of 1464 - 1870. Validated at www.ukdfd.co.uk - (reference 23462)
A very nice coin, and my first silver of any type in 2010.

 

[CSbrasshunter]

No, not at all. It came in one of those occasionally seen "lots" offered for auction online. This was a lot of 10 hammereds that I was interested in due to an obvious Elizabeth I half groat and what appeared to be a late Henry (V-forward?) coin in the group. In the lot, this cut farthing (?) was included. For the 10 pieces, I paid £16.

That's not bad

A lot of work finding them coins only to get £16

I agree wholeheartedly. For that kind of money, I'd most likely rather keep them. But for my own sake, I'm certainly not complaining. For a very small collection such as mine own, it meant a dramatic increase in the number of coins I could examine and learn from.

We've a coin show coming up this coming Saturday. I've emailed the organizer to ask if there would be hammered coin dealers present. He said he wasn't very sure. But I took that to mean, "most likely not" (here in the States).

Is there a reference book you'd recommend? I do have "England's Striking History," which I've found very informative. Are there others?

 

[shaun7]

No, not at all. It came in one of those occasionally seen "lots" offered for auction online. This was a lot of 10 hammereds that I was interested in due to an obvious Elizabeth I half groat and what appeared to be a late Henry (V-forward?) coin in the group. In the lot, this cut farthing (?) was included. For the 10 pieces, I paid £16.

That's not bad

A lot of work finding them coins only to get £16

I agree wholeheartedly. For that kind of money, I'd most likely rather keep them. But for my own sake, I'm certainly not complaining. For a very small collection such as mine own, it meant a dramatic increase in the number of coins I could examine and learn from.

We've a coin show coming up this coming Saturday. I've emailed the organizer to ask if there would be hammered coin dealers present. He said he wasn't very sure. But I took that to mean, "most likely not" (here in the States).

Is there a reference book you'd recommend? I do have "England's Striking History," which I've found very informative. Are there others?

I've got the Spink book "Coins of England and the UK"!

Doesn't cover the Scottish one's though

 

[CRUSADER]

I've been researching Scottish hammered coins upon Shaun's thought. It may be an Alexander III, first issue, according to one stockist who carries an extensive line up of hammereds.

Thanks so much, Shaun! The puzzle may be solved!

Agreed

 

[CSbrasshunter]

I'm still trying to sort out the Edwards. Before I move any further into others, ie. Scottish, I may concentrate on the English hammereds first. Typical American I guess, I find the reigns that go with each piece fascinating. I'm awaiting a John silver penny to arrive.

Point being, the Spinks will be a welcome addition to the library of one (so far).

Thank for the advice and recommendation. I'll see about locating a copy.

 

[CRUSADER]

I'm still trying to sort out the Edwards. Before I move any further into others, ie. Scottish, I may concentrate on the English hammereds first. Typical American I guess, I find the reigns that go with each piece fascinating. I'm awaiting a John silver penny to arrive.

Point being, the Spinks will be a welcome addition to the library of one (so far).

Thank for the advice and recommendation. I'll see about locating a copy.

King John, one of my Fav to find, Shaun & I got 1 each last weekend

 

[HISPAN]

Yep, got to agree with that statement...I've never sold any of my finds and would only do so under exceptional circumstances (me finding a hoard worth millions for instance!!).
I don't go detecting for profit, its just a hobby - don't take it too seriously.
hodge

I do the same ... but in the end when they have detected 70 years, we have to exit wife and the dog, to save space to coins.

 

[CSbrasshunter]

I'm still trying to sort out the Edwards. Before I move any further into others, ie. Scottish, I may concentrate on the English hammereds first. Typical American I guess, I find the reigns that go with each piece fascinating. I'm awaiting a John silver penny to arrive.

Point being, the Spinks will be a welcome addition to the library of one (so far).

Thank for the advice and recommendation. I'll see about locating a copy.

King John, one of my Fav to find, Shaun & I got 1 each last weekend

Oh wow! Congrats to you both! I'd be happy with a Charles I but a King John (or any other) would be a thrill to find.

 

[Deepdiger60]

That coin is in great shape nice dig , what your saying is the date can range 400 years on a coin like that ? Good hunt Dd60

 

[hodge]

That coin is in great shape nice dig , what your saying is the date can range 400 years on a coin like that ? Good hunt Dd60

No, that was an error on my part. The date range for the Groat is limited to the period 1464 - 1470. I recognised my error as soon as I'd hit the enter key...and corrected the date range almost immediately in my second blog.
Hodge