This is a coin of Trajan, whose dates are AD 98-117. On the obverse the legend reads IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM around the laureate head of the emperor. On the reverse is the seated figure of Abundantia (the personification of abundance) and on this side the legend reads PONT MAX TR POT COS II.

This type is not included in volume II of David Sear’s Roman Coins and Their Values but it is number 11 in Roman Imperial Coins. It was struck at Rome during AD 98 and 99.

Valuation

Experienced detectorists will have seen silver coins come out of the ground close to their natural colour but soon become much darker. This doesn’t happen every time but does happen quite often. Most detectorists are not particularly bothered if coins darken but collectors prefer specimens that are more obviously silver. Therefore, the dark surfaces of this denarius would deter some collectors from bidding for it.

The obverse is well struck and looks as if it would grade about VF. On the reverse the figure of Abundantia is weak and would grade about Fine at best. In its present condition a likely pre-sale auction estimate would be £50-60.

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On the obverse the legend reads EDWARDVS REX AN and on the reverse we have CIVI TAS LON DON. This is part of a huge issue of farthings struck late in the reign of Edward I and extending into the reign of Edward II. In terms of its type, I would suggest 11, 13 (Standard Catalogue number 1474).

Valuation

This example is partly weak but is otherwise better than Fine for the issue so my price range would be £25-35.

Many, many dies were used to strike these farthings and a number of errors have been recorded. The obverse legend should start after the cross above the King’s crown but some start in the wrong place. For example, instead of being positioned at 12 o’clock, the cross can be (for example) at 4 or 6 o’clock. Collectors will pay far more for error coins than for standard examples so if you are selling one of these tiny coins do check the legend on the obverse.

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On one side is the base of a tree-like object and on the other side a wheel below the bottom section of a horse. Therefore, the obverse and reverse point towards the design that appears on uninscribed and inscribed staters of the Dobunni. However, as only the bottom section of the reverse can be seen I cannot pin it down to a type.

Valuation

The images show that the coin has a base metal core with a covering of gold. It would be disappointing to find only half a stater and even more so to then discover it was plated rather than solid gold.

This is quite an unusual find, which should be of interest to specialists in Ancient British coins. In terms of market value, I’d suggest a price range of £150-180.

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The coin is obviously Roman but for whom was it struck? On the obverse a laureate head can be seen but it could be that of more than one emperor. At first sight the legend isn’t much help as the lettering is blurred and difficult to make out. However, I eventually managed to put together a full ID.

If the full legend on the obverse was clear then it would read ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XIIII around the head of Antoninus Pius. On the reverse is the standing figure of Genius and a legend reading COS IIII.

In volume II of David Sear’s Roman Coins and Their Values denarii of this type are listed as number 4069.  They were stuck at Rome during AD 150 and 151.

Valuation

Sadly, the state of preservation of this denarius leaves much to be desired. The obverse is only Fair and the reverse is Poor. On the plus side, it has at least been identified and it is not far short of 2,000 years old. Pricewise, in its present condition, I’d say £12-15.

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