Newp: Anglo-Saxon hammered coinage

EVillageProwler

Just got this. Couldn't resist. It looks great in hand, with the surfaces looking very flashy.

From the dealer's web site:

Edward the Confessor (1042-1066), Silver Penny, 1.00g., 18mm, Radiate-Small Cross type (1044-1046), York - Hrafn (Old Norse = Raven), radiate crowned bust left, +EADPRD REX:, rev., small cross pattée, with annulet privy mark in field, +RÆFEN ON EOFER, (N.816; S.1173), extremely fine, exquisitely toned.

The annulet privy mark is used at York during this reign and would appear to have a clear and specific meaning in distinguishing the coins of York. During the Confessor's reign the revenue from the mint at York went to the Archbishop of York.

lordmarcovan

I'll bet that pretty penny set you back a pretty penny!

EVillageProwler

<< <i>I'll bet that pretty penny set you back a pretty penny!

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Thanks.

Relative to the series, it was "affordable". But, I did pay a modest premium for its eye appeal. I really, REALLY, love this piece. The reverse is the nicer side, with attractively toned iridescent flash. The obverse is also very attractive, but slightly less flashy because the patina is a bit heavier.

The image does not capture the eye appeal well.

EVP

BS

Congrats, looks like it has great eye appeal. I love the coins from this period, really wish I hadn't sold my collection.

bronzemat

I saw that listed on york, very nice.

JCMhouston

Very nice piece.

EVillageProwler

<< <i>Congrats, looks like it has great eye appeal. I love the coins from this period, really wish I hadn't sold my collection. >>



Really!?! What did you have?




Edited: replied to, and quoted, the wrong post before.

BS

I wanted to go from Alfred the Great to Harold II but didn't get too far.

Alfred the Great - Two Line Type
Edward the Elder - Two Line Type
Eadgar - Two Line Type
Aethelred II - First Hand Type
Cnut - Quatrefoil Type
Harold I
Edward the Confessor - Facing Bust Type
Harold II

I currently own a couple but I don't plan on many more,

EVillageProwler

BS,

I am trying to keep my collection so that each piece has a minimal grade of aEF. So far, I have 3 sceattas (one each of primary, secondary and Frisian), a bunch of high grade, nice eye appeal, common A2, Cnut and ETC varieties, a York Danelaw, a very high grade Burgred, and ... (my trophy piece) a portrait Coenwulf.

Please PM me if your remaining pieces are within my grade range and you wish to sell.

EVP

coinlieutenant

That is a preety sweet coin. Great NEWP!

theboz11

BS

<< <i>BS,

I am trying to keep my collection so that each piece has a minimal grade of aEF. So far, I have 3 sceattas (one each of primary, secondary and Frisian), a bunch of high grade, nice eye appeal, common A2, Cnut and ETC varieties, a York Danelaw, a very high grade Burgred, and ... (my trophy piece) a portrait Coenwulf.

Please PM me if your remaining pieces are within my grade range and you wish to sell.

EVP >>



I don't plan on selling now, but if I ever decide to I'll let you know first. You should post your whole collection in one thread, I bet they look very impressive together.

EVillageProwler

BS,

Before I can show my collection, I need to make greater inroad with the non-tribute pieces. It'll take a while, since I'm on a limited budget (aren't we all?) and like to purchase high-quality specimens and thus only add at an opportunistic rate (I only bought my first last November).

EVP

BS

<< <i>BS,

Before I can show my collection, I need to make greater inroad with the non-tribute pieces. It'll take a while, since I'm on a limited budget (aren't we all?) and like to purchase high-quality specimens and thus only add at an opportunistic rate (I only bought my first last November).

EVP >>



I look forward to seeing it some day.

coinsarefun

<< <i>I'll bet that pretty penny set you back a pretty penny!

>>






I agree,
Itis very beautiful!

WorldTypeSet

Another amazing piece. I look forward to the day when you show us the hoard.