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Jænberht, Archbishop of Canterbury, penny coming to market
EVillageProwler
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This one is one of two known, the other being in the Yorkshire Museum. This penny is special because it does not have King Offa's name on it, suggesting it was struck circa 775 to 779, a brief period when Kent reasserted its independence from Mercia.
Sadly, I am neither a consignor nor a bidder of this.
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Would you rather be a bidder (assuming a winning one) or the consigner?
I'm a bit surprised that one didn't get declared a bit of treasure by one of the British museums (or however they do that). It will be interesting to see how that bidding goes!
At this point, my focus is elsewhere so I guess consignor. But, it looks like a great coin so if I found it, I'd probably just keep it. Short answer: yes.
I don't know the UK laws on treasure and finds...
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That's a super nice coin for a metal detector find. Ya have to wonder if it went through the proper channels regarding treasure. I wouldn't be surprised if it was pulled from the auction by the government! Perhaps someone should ask the auction house if it is legal to own.
Even if it is not declared a national treasure the winning bidder might not be allowed to remove it from Great Britain. Happened to Allan Davisson once.
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It's in quite nice shape, almost doesn't look real.
That was the unique gold Coenwulf mancus. Another coin in such nice shape it almost didn't look real.
It was the gold Offa penny, and I am not sure how that one slipped like it did.
WOW.
Even if it is declared treasure trove by the crown, the finder's gonna get paid!