On the obverse is a crowned bust facing slightly to the left. There is a lion below and the legend reads EDWARD REX AnGL.

On the reverse is a cross with a crown in each quarter and on this side the legend reads DVX AQV TA nIE.  In each of the incurved ends of the cross is a trefoil. The preceding information adds up to the coin being an Anglo-Gallic demi-sterling. The obverse names Edward III as King of England and the reverse names him as Duke of Aquitaine. In Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands coins of this type are listed as number 8048.

Valuation

Anglo-Gallic coins rarely turn up as detecting finds in England. This demi-sterling is very rare and the first I have heard of as a detecting find. It would grade nearly VF but in one quarter the edge is rather ragged. As it stands, my valuation range would be £350-380.

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The latest coin was struck for Mark Antony, when he was sharing power with Octavian and Lepidus. On the obverse is the bare head of M. Antony and a legend reading M ANT AVG III VIR R P C M BARBAT Q P. On the reverse is the bare head of Octavian and on this side the legend reads CAESAR IMP PONT III VIR R P C.

Denarii of this type were struck at Ephesus during 41 BC. In volume I of David Sear’s Roman Coins and Their Values they are listed as number 1504.

Valuation

The obverse has been struck a bit off centre and the reverse is well off centre. On both sides the surfaces look good and overall the coin would grade good VF. Unfortunately, on the obverse there is a round countermark on the neck of M. Antony, which will reduce the coin’s appeal and value.  In its present condition a likely pre-sale auction estimate would be £300-350.

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The coin is a third guinea of George III and it is dated 1762 on the reverse. It would grade better than Fine but has been bent to form a love token. The person who presented it to someone must have been very love-sick, for it would have a spending power of seven shillings – which was a large amount of money in the second half of the 18^th century.

Valuation

Very recently a worn love token of the same date was sold at auction for £180. The example sent in by Steve is in better condition so it should fetch at least £220.

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The coin is a groat of Edward IV, which was struck during the light coinage of the first reign of this king. On the obverse there is a letter E on the king’s breast and small trefoils by his neck. On the reverse the inner legend reads CIVI TAS EBO RACI, which points towards the York mint.

Valuation

This groat is weak and flat in places but all the main details are clear. In its present condition I’d grade it as Fair to about Fine and price it at £40.

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