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Roman figurine of Mercury

Mercury, wearing a winged hat (petasos) and holding a purse full of money. The Roman name ‘Mercury’ is related to

A 14th or 15th Century book clasp, comprised of a box chape with a moulded quatrefoil boss from which emerges

This pocket sundial, which dates to AD 1500 – 1700, is unusual because it comes with a seal matrix attached.

A flesh hook dating to 1300 BC – 600 BC (mid Bronze Age to early Iron Age). Given the sharp

Charles I double crown. Tower mint, group F, square-topped shield on reverse with crowned C and R to left and

Tower mint, group B, second bust, crowned square-topped shield on reverse. M.M. heart. S. 2699. VF/about VF but scratch on

Tower mint, group A, one jewelled arch to crown, M.M. lis. S. 2698. Obverse nearly VF, reverse good VF. £1,200-1,500.

Tower mint, group A, double arched crown, M.M. lis. S. 2865. VF. £1,800-2,200.

James I half laurel. Third coinage, first bust, M.M. spur rowel. S 2640. Note that the mint mark on the

Third coinage, fourth head, M.M. trefoil. S. 2635B. Obverse VF, reverse good VF