The mint mark shows up only on the obverse and is a key. Therefore, the penny found by Anthony belongs to the sixth issue and the key dates it to 1595-98.

On the reverse one quarter of the shield is flat and this side is partly covered in a black deposit but the coin is otherwise in better than Fine condition and is above average for a detecting find.

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This is a cut farthing of William the Lion of Scotland. It’s an example of the cross and pellet coinage so it dates between circa 1174 and 1195. It is much scarcer than the post-1195 short cross and stars type. Therefore, it is an interesting and rare find.

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The earliest coins of Edward VI still had on them the name and portrait of Henry VIII. Very early in 1549 shillings started to be struck bearing the image and titles of the young King Edward VI.

Pictured here is an Edward VI shilling, of a type struck during the first issue of the second period. The coins were struck in base silver and the weight was only 60 grains. Strangely, the normal legends were transposed; on the obverse the legend starts with TIMOR and on the reverse the legend begins with EDWARD VI.

First issue shillings were struck at the Tower and other mints. On the reverse of this coin the legend appears to start with Y so it will have been struck at the Southwark mint. On the obverse is bust type 1. The date does not show up but it will be MDXLIX, which translates as 1549. In the Standard Catalogue this type of shilling is listed as number 2465A.

Negative points in regard to its state of preservation include the weak areas on both sides, several patches of brown deposit, two edge cracks and a deep dent behind the head of King Edward. However, this is a rare coin and the bust on the obverse is finely detailed and well above average for the type.

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This is a South Ferriby type gold stater of the Corieltauvi. On the obverse is a wreath motif and on the reverse, facing left, a disjointed horse with a star of eight points below. In Ancient British Coins this type of stater is listed as number 1743.

Valuation

    A few scuffs show up on the obverse and the flan is oval (20mm by 16mm) but this gold stater would grade about VF. This isn’t a rare coin but is a reasonably decent example of its type. In its present condition a likely pre-sale auction estimate would be £400-500.

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The coin is a penny of William the Lion. It’s an example of the short cross and stars type of Phase A so it dates from 1195 to circa 1205. On the reverse there is a cross pommee at the start of the legend, which reads hVE:ON:–NE. A couple of the letters are indistinct but Hue is the moneyer and the mint will be Edinburgh.

This Scottish penny is weak in one quarter on both sides but is otherwise in about VF condition, which is better than usual for the type.

A USA company with an office in London recently sold at auction a large collection of Scottish coins. It included quite a number of William the Lion pennies and the hammer prices were not particularly high.

Valuation

Pennies bearing the name of a moneyer and a mint are far scarcer than slightly later pennies struck jointly by Hue and Walter. Jason’s find is a decent example of Phase A and to a specialist collector it should be worth around £350.

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On the obverse s is a wreath motif forming a hidden face. On the reverse there is a horse facing right with a wheel above and below, pellets in the field and a ring below the tail. The type is very rare and is not listed in the Standard Catalogue.

Valuation

The obverse would grade Fine, the reverse about VF but there is a fairly large edge chip, which detracts from its overall appearance. In its present state of preservation a likely pre-sale auction estimate would be £250.

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The coin is a London groat of Henry VIII. It was struck during the second coinage and has mint mark rose on both sides. There are several different varieties of second coinage groats, this one being an example of number 2337E in the Standard Catalogue.

Valuation

The coin has some damage to its edge, it is weak in places and discoloured. On the plus side, it doesn’t have much circulation wear and Henry VIII second coinage groats have always been popular with collectors. After taking into consideration is plus and minus points, my price range on this coin would be £80-90.

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The coin is a halfpenny of Robert II of Scotland, whose dates are 1371 to 1390. It was struck at the mint situated in Edinburgh and is listed in Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands as number 5152. Lots of dies were used and Edinburgh is spelt several different ways.

I have yet to hear of a Robert II halfpenny being found in Scotland. This could be expected as they used to be rare. The curious thing is that I have heard of several specimens being found in different parts of England. It is as if most Robert II halfpennies were exported to England.

Valuation

The edge is a bit ragged on Anthony’s find but it is otherwise in better than fine condition. In terms on its commercial value, I’d suggest a price range of £70-80. It might fetch a bit more if a prospective buyer was unaware of the reduced rarity of these coins.

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The coin measures about 14mm in diameter and has a legend on the obverse that reads +EDWARDVS REX An with a pellet before the first letter. On the reverse the legend reads CIVI TAS LOn DOn with an annulet directly after DOn.

The preceding details add up to this coin being a halfpenny of Edward III. It was struck during phase B2 of the treaty period, which commenced in 1361 and ended in 1369. In the Standard Catalogue halfpennies of this type are listed as number 1635.

This isn’t a particularly scarce halfpenny but is certainly a decent example of its type.

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There is a rose on both sides and the legend on the obverse reads C D G ROSA SINE SPINA. On the reverse is a legend reading IVS THRONVM FIRMAT. The mint mark does not show up but this penny has no inner circles so it belongs to Group A and is listed in the Standard Catalogue as number 2838.

Valuation

The reverse has been struck off centre, it is discoloured and would grade only about Fine. In its present condition my price range would be £15-18.

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