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Help Identifying Hammered Coin
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FrankyG
Nov 12, 2008, 11:22:58 AM11/12/08
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I found this coin metal detecting. I think it's a Charles the second penny
or half groat. I'd appreciate any help to identify it, value etc.
I've posted some detailed pictures on alt.binaries.pictures.numismatic
or half groat. I'd appreciate any help to identify it, value etc.
I've posted some detailed pictures on alt.binaries.pictures.numismatic
Thank you
Frank
Theo
Nov 14, 2008, 3:45:11 PM11/14/08
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From the photos, it looks like some of the silver has worn off the
highlights, suggesting a contemporary forgery.
The coin looks remarkably clean - have you cleaned it?
highlights, suggesting a contemporary forgery.
The coin looks remarkably clean - have you cleaned it?
FrankyG
Nov 14, 2008, 5:05:23 PM11/14/08
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I soaked it in olive oil for two weeks and then gently cleaned the surface
mud and dirt off. Other than that, no cleaning. The black bits are probably
where the silver has oxidised slightly but I hav'nt tried to clean them.
mud and dirt off. Other than that, no cleaning. The black bits are probably
where the silver has oxidised slightly but I hav'nt tried to clean them.
FrankyG
Nov 18, 2008, 12:39:21 PM11/18/08
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It's been identified (Thanks Tony Clayton) as an Edward the first penny,
over 700 years old. Great find. I've found older coins, mainly Roman but
this one is the best preserved. What a great hobby, long live the Minelab
Explorer!!
over 700 years old. Great find. I've found older coins, mainly Roman but
this one is the best preserved. What a great hobby, long live the Minelab
Explorer!!
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