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There were many, many dies used for the 1762 & 1763 output, and more than one set of punches. The characters were entered by hand as reducing machines weren't used until the following centur… (View Post)

Edward IV first reign London mint ryal with initial mark long cross fitchee, so struck right at the end of the first reign 1469-70. Henry VIII halfcrown with initials H(enry) & K(atherine of Arag… (View Post)

Lets have a few tiddlers starting with some of 8mm diameter. The level of craftsmanship is commendable considering they were mostly made 2000 years ago. A Commonwealth halfpenny, the last hammered ex… (View Post)

A few portraits spanning the centuries. A Celtic ANDOCO unit Aethelred II late transitional CRVX penny of Oxford Edward I class 1a farthing James I crown, mm. Grapes (rev. over Scallop) Charles I 164… (View Post)

Probably found in the studio after the engraver died. Virtually all the engravers employed by the mint were/are established in their own right before being commissioned, so will have studios and will… (View Post)