Friday Update – 15 January 2021
Editorial
Some very rare coins came in this week. Of particular interest is the Charles I Scottish six shilling piece. In the article on this unique coin, I have detailed how over 100 years of English history, from the battle of Bosworth Field, shaped its design.
Coin Quiz
The tie breaker auction results are in and the overall winner is announced.
If you didn’t get a chance to enter you can still have a go at the questions at Coin Quiz – Christmas 2020.
Winner
The overall winner is announced
Valuations and Identifications
In this week’s edition there are 10 new valuations including my Find of the Week and Runner Up.
Find of the Week
Ecgberht of Wessex Penny
A rare detecting find valued
Runner Up
Ancient British Silver Unit
Sussex Helmet type, valued
Finds with a story
Charles I, Six shilling piece
The story of how over 100 years of English history shaped the design of this unique coin.
Auction Previews
As you will see from the Auction Calendar, there are some important auctions coming up in the next couple of weeks.
DNW – Coins Medal and Militaria
2 February 2021
Includes British, Irish and Roman Coins
Other Auctions
A reminder that I have 3 other previews for auctions taking place in the next few day. The latter two have rare coins, expected to reach £100k plus.
17 January: Sir Rodney Sweetnam Collection of English Gold Coins
19 January: CNG – Triton XXIV
21 January: North Yorkshire Moors
Auction Results
Frank Viles Collection of Sixpences
Some surprise results in this auction
Previous Website Updates
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