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Hammered British NEWP

coinmickeycoinmickey Posts: 767 ✭✭
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So I've been getting into the British Hammered stuff lately and I plucked this from a recent Jean Elsen auction. Admittedly the centering could be better, as well as detail. However, what can you expect from a nearly 600 year old coin...image

This is a Half-Groat of Henry VI (Calais Mint)[Spink #1840]. Henry reigned from 1422-1461.


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Rufus T. Firefly: How would you like a job in the mint?

Chicolini: Mint? No, no, I no like a mint. Uh - what other flavor you got?



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  • JZraritiesJZrarities Posts: 2,583 ✭✭✭
    Nice Portrait
  • ajaanajaan Posts: 17,458 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That is a fantastic coin.

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  • Silvereagle82Silvereagle82 Posts: 1,219 ✭✭✭
    I like image
  • drjulesdrjules Posts: 1,683
    I never worry about the centering on hammered stuff, give me a good portrait anytime. Very nice one here

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  • coinmickeycoinmickey Posts: 767 ✭✭


    << <i>I never worry about the centering on hammered stuff, give me a good portrait anytime. Very nice one here

    Dr J >>



    Yes, this is was my thinking as well. My limited exposure to hammered coinage gives me the impression that the centering is not nearly as important as the quality of the portrait.

    Also, although you cannot tell from the pic the coin was nice and flat, no folds or waves. Even a bit of toning!!

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    Rufus T. Firefly: How would you like a job in the mint?

    Chicolini: Mint? No, no, I no like a mint. Uh - what other flavor you got?



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  • 23Pairer23Pairer Posts: 911 ✭✭✭
    CM, I was fortunate to receive my first hammered coins from a good friend of mine. He sent these to me as a complete surprise for my wife and I. My wife is an avid fan of the Era of Kings, and we were thrilled to receive these. One looks identical to yours. I know ZERO about these, so any help on locating facts would be appreciated. Nice looking coins, beautiful pair.

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    Bob
  • 1jester1jester Posts: 8,637 ✭✭✭
    Nice coin and nice surfaces.

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  • coinkatcoinkat Posts: 23,450 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well, it doesn't look like Freedonian coinage to me... .image


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