Elizabeth I pattern “pledge” copper penny
An extremely rare copper Pattern Pledge penny. This pattern was produced in 1601 for a proposed copper coinage which was
Read MoreAn extremely rare copper Pattern Pledge penny. This pattern was produced in 1601 for a proposed copper coinage which was
Read MoreObverse: Moustached “Wodan” head surrounded by eight roundels, all within a beaded border. Reverse: crested peacock displaying right and quincunx
Read MoreSilver groat of Henry VIII, first coinage, dating to AD 1513-1518.  Tournai mint. Coins of this type are uncommon, with only one other
Read MoreA papal bulla of Innocent VI. The form and use of these were detailed in my article “PAS: Finds Review
Read MoreObverse legend reads CUDRED REX CANT, for King Cuthred and Canterbury mint. Reverse legend reads SIGEBERTHI MONETA, giving the moneyer
Read MoreThis token Groat sized Boy Bishop token. The legend on the obverse reads PIE nIChOLAE ORA PRO nOB, “Holy Saint
Read MoreA later Roman “ring-key” which would have been used to open small boxes and caskets of personal possessions. It is
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