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Mary I as sole ruler 1553-54. Undated groat (I see @paddy also posted one of these back on the first page). Took a gamble on the scratches, and they are less noticeable in hand than in photo.  Edited by tdziemia
08/11/2019 5:12 pm
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Any idea why no rulers ever appeared on the Angels? I don't know the answer, but would observe that a number of other contemporary gold coins (circa 1500) also lacked a ruler's portrait: Italian florins, the French ecu, the Brabant florin. Though I agree that generally speaking portraits were more common on English coins than either of these other places. |
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Mary I as sole ruler 1553-54. Undated groat (I see @paddy also posted one of these back on the first page). Took a gamble on the scratches, and they are less noticeable in hand than in photo. Well done!  |
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Took a gamble on the scratches, and they are less noticeable in hand than in photo. For a scarce historical coin like that, which is well-struck on a nearly circular flan, mostly complete readable legends, clear portrait, and superb shield details, the light scratches become trivial. |
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Very nice coins! I especially like the 3 over 2 sixpence.
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A few from my collection Excellent! |
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A few Stuart shillings. All Charles I, Tower (of London) mint.  |
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A few Stuart shillings. All Charles I, Tower (of London) mint. Nice group! |
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Wonderful group Charles I shillings with nice round flans! Most of mine are clipped.
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Wow Tom, that's a nice handful of shilling...
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Thanks all!
t360, yes, it's a challenge to find ones that are nice and round - particularly later ones - I think quality control rather went out the window as the political situation worsened! Those are of course, a selected handful! I have others, but not perhaps quite as pleasing to my eye. Another time for those perhaps. :)
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Wish I had an Angel or a Noble, but this'll do for my budget. Edward VI half sovereign.   "Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
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My Stuart Halfcrowns   1670 Halfcrown - Charles II 3rd Bust   1635/36 Halfcrown Charles 1 - Tower Mint, Mintmark Crown |
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Just squeaking in the 2 Willies   1696 Tower Mint  1696 Exeter - No date, but datable through small harp. I am assuming Commonwealth/Cromwell not allowed here? |
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