Friday Update – 10 September 2021
Editorial
This week, 8 readers finds include a cut halfpenny of Stephen, issued by Henry Murdac. There is the story of this colourful character from history. PAS finds include a badge of Anne of Brittany – and how this illustrates how Brittany became part of the kingdom of France.
DNW’s auction results showed mixed results with a Henry V farthing selling for ten times its estimate but a couple of star lots failing to sell.
Valuations and Identifications
In this week’s edition there are 8 new Reader’s finds including my Find of the Week and Runner Up.
Find of the Week
Henry Murdac, penny of Stephen
The story of Henry Murdac, issuer of this very important cut half penny
Runner Up
Gallic War Stater of the Ambiani
It’s a gold stater, which has imagery on the reverse but the obverse is blank.
PAS finds
Badge of Anne of Brittany
The story behind this badge of Anne of Brittany. Plus a net sinker, girdle hanger and Hnefatafl gaming piece.
Auction results
DNW – 7 & 8 September
This Henry VIII testoon sells for £4,800, significantly above its estimate
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