Pictured here is another find that was unearthed by Ray Kyte 50 years since. Detecting machines were not as good
Valuations
Valuations
To see all my valuations, please look at my Valuations Archive. If you would like your item valued, identified or just would like to know a bit more about it, please read about my Valuation Service. Also, if you have found something interesting and would like to share the find, please contact me.
Recent valuations
Most recent valuation are on the Front Page
Quarter noble of Edward III
Roger Field asked for a definite ID on this hammered gold coin. Roger knew it was a quarter noble of
Centenionalis of Constantine I
This is the first of two finds that came in from Derek Henderson. It’s a fourth century Roman billon centenionalis,
Twenty pence piece of Charles I
Leon Boulton told me that he unearthed this hammered silver Scottish coin from a depth of only a few inches
17th Century farthings
These two17th century farthings were sent in by Mike Ruczynski, who said that he and his brother had accumulated over
Long cross type penny of Aethelred II
This Anglo-Saxon penny was found by Shaun Murton. It has been reported to and recorded by the Portable Antiquities Scheme.
Roman brooch
Pictured here is another find that came in from Derek Henderson. This one is a brooch dating from the Roman
Denarius of Augustus
A detectorist signing himself as Pete asked if I could let him have a valuation on this Roman denarius, which
Quarter noble of Edward III
Pictured here is a rather nice hammered gold coin, which was unearthed many years since by Rob Warwick. I was
Stater of the Corieltauvi
Justin Hayes asked for my opinion on this Ancient British gold stater. Justin said that it is 6 grams in
Denarius of Antoninus Pius
This Roman silver coin was found by Damon Barton whilst detecting in Suffolk. I was asked to provide further details
Scottish penny of Alexander III
A detectorist signing himself as Nick said this coin was retrieved from a depth of only three inches when he
Denarius of Diva Faustina
This is the second find from the group that came in from Derek Henderson. It’s a Roman denarius with a
Pennies of Edward I and Henry III
The finder of these two hammered silver coins wished to remain anonymous but asked if I could let him have
Elizabeth I sixpence
This is the first find from a group that came in from Derek Henderson. It’s an Elizabeth I sixpence, which
Half Noble of Richard II
The finder of this hammered gold coin wished to remain anonymous. He knew it was a half noble of Richard
Groat of Edward IV
This is the first of two coins that came in from Rob Warwick. Rather than being a recent find, Rob
Limoges Mount
This item was unearthed by Brenda Orme up a few months back during an outing with her detecting club. It
York penny of Henry VI
This hammered silver coin was unearthed very recently by Anthony Hopkinson, who described it as being in poor condition. Anthony
Penny of Henry II
This is Rob Warwick’s second find to be featured this week. It’s a voided short cross penny and Rob wasn’t
Valuations with a story
Valuations which include a historical background or a related story
The story of Henry Murdac – a penny of Stephen
The story of Henry Murdac, Archbishop of York, and this very rare cut halfpenny issued by him
Roman Fourrees
Roman fourrees are plated versions of Roman coins, some struck from official dies and others forgeries
From Henry VII to a unique Charles I coin
How over 100 years of English history shaped the design of this unique coin.
Merovingian Tremissis
The valuation of a rare and important Tremissis.
Plus the history of the Merovingians empire and their coinage.