my first hammered

[jibster]

Hi all.

Found this coin at the weekend, but not sure how old or what it is. Can anyone help?

Thanks.

 

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[DJ_Quinn]

Wow, congrats on your first hammered. In 4 years of detecting, I have onlt found a total of 5.

 

[aa battery]

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[DJ_Quinn]

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LOL, sure enough, there's one of these beauties up there.

 

[dex378]

Ummmm, no big deal all you found was an 600 year old extremely rare hammered......... HOLY SMOKES THATS A BEAUTY!!!!!!!!

 

[CRUSADER]

This one is a little difficult as the mintmark above the crown is missing (ie broken off).

So here are the facts:

Its a Halfpenny
On the reverse is the long cross with 3 pellets in each corner. CIVITAS LONDON - City of London (Minted in London)

The Obverse legend begins 'RICARD' so its either Richard II (1377-99) or Richard III (1483-85). I would guess its more likely the II.

Dad & I find about 30 hammered a year & have a good album full. We only have 1 coin from Richard II & none from the III. So in my opinion its a rare find & a great start to your hammered collection.

Also welcome from a fellow Brit to Tnet. 8)

 

[dex378]

This one is a little difficult as the mintmark above the crown is missing (ie broken off).

So here are the facts:

Its a Halfpenny
On the reverse is the long cross with 3 pellets in each corner. CIVITAS LONDON - City of London (Minted in London)

The Obverse legend begins 'RICARD' so its either Richard II (1377-99) or Richard III (1483-85). I would guess its more likely the II.

Dad & I find about 30 hammered a year & have a good album full. We only have 1 coin from Richard II & none from the III. So in my opinion its a rare find & a great start to your hammered collection.



Also welcome from a fellow Brit to Tnet. 8)

I was hoping the resident expert would fill us in on this one!! Thanks Crusader!!

 

[shaun7]

congrats and welcome
im still wating for my first hammered and now i feel worse

 

[jibster]

Brilliant!!

Thanks to everyone for the help