JayAg47 Posted August 25, 2023 · Member Share Posted August 25, 2023 here’s someone who brought a chisel to this imitative owl 2000years ago because he thought the coin looked funny. 8 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor robinjojo Posted August 25, 2023 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted August 25, 2023 (edited) Here's a deluxe version, an 8 reales, Mexico, 1744 MF, with a portion of the coin removed. Edited August 25, 2023 by robinjojo 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted August 25, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted August 25, 2023 Mine are much more subtle. Viking peck marks...Æthelred II the Unready First Reign Helmet Type Penny, 1003-1009London. Silver, 1.46g. Helmeted, armoured bust of Æthelred right; +Æ Ð ELRÆD REX ΛNGL. Long voided cross with tri-crescent terminals, central lozenge with beaded finials, pellet at centre; +EADPOLD M.Ω.D LUND (Eadwold moneyer of London) (S 1152). Ex Mack. 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted August 25, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted August 25, 2023 A test cut and why it was needed.George III Bank of England Dollar, 1804Soho Mint, Birmingham. Silver, 41mm, 27g. Head 1, C.H.K. on truncation; GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX. Britannia seated with shield, in oval garter; FIVE SHILLINGS DOLLAR; BANK OF ENGLAND 1804; K in relief below shield (S 3823). George III Contemporary Counterfeit Bank of England Dollar, 1804Copying Soho Mint, Birmingham. Silver, 40mm, 24g. Head 1, C.H.K. on truncation; GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX. Britannia seated with shield, in oval garter; FIVE SHILLINGS DOLLAR; BANK OF ENGLAND 1804; K in relief below shield (cf S 3823). 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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