Why are some Emperors looking left?
Roman Imperial coins generally have busts on the obverse that face right. At various times and for various reasons (usually unclear!) the bust of the emperor is shown facing left. These left facers are often scarce or downright rare depending upon the emperor and sought after by collectors. In early Imperial times, it [...read more...]
Have his laurels slipped?
At first sight a nice example of RIC VI (London) 177, Huvelin 51 with a laureate helmeted left facing bust, spear over right shoulder, shield on left arm. But wait a minute – no laurels on the laureate helmet and it’s not a plain helmet either! So a plain band around the helmet ………. I have seen a couple of other [...read more...]
A Formerly Unique Dated Coin of Constantine from London!
This blog entry originally appeared elsewhere in May 2010 as “A Unique Dated Coin of Constantine from London!”. Recently, two further examples have come to light and so it was felt useful to post a revised version here. The second consulship of Constantine and Licinius (COS II) began on the first of [...read more...]
New Numismatic Post announced for Yorkshire! Curator of Numismatics The York Museums Trust has just advertised the post of Curator of Numismatics. The YMT are seeking an experienced numismatist for this new post, to ensure that the numismatic collections across the whole of the Trust achieve their full potential as a resource for [...read more...]
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ANCIENT COINS WANTED!
We need to buy all types of ancient coins. We pay competitive prices and will travel to view collections. Based in Yorkshire we can provide an alternative local option to disposing of surplus coins. We are also interested in Saxon and medieval coins of all types. We buy single coins, small groups and whole collections. [...read more...]
ADVENTVS AVGVSTVS : Constantine and the London Mint
Hookmoor are giving a talk on the ADVENTVS coinage of Constantine the Great in York on the 8th September 2012. As part of the BANS (British Association of Numismatic Societies) annual autumn lecture course, we will be considering the reasons behind the issue of these series of coins from the London mint in the [...read more...]
Roman Coins and Marks and Sparks – What’s the Link?
aaa The Dorchester Hoard Discovered on 11th May 1936, the Dorchester hoard is one of the largest hoards found in Britain. Consisting of 16 denarii and 20,732 antoniniani, it was found while rebuilding the Marks and Spencer store at the back of South Street in Dorchester. The last coins dated to the reign of [...read more...]
A Rare Piece of Numismatic History
In 1893 the Numismatic Society of London (soon to become the Royal Numismatic Society) awarded its Numismatic Medal to William Henry Waddington in recognition of his work on the Greek Coinages of Asia Minor. Formerly the French Ambassador to the Court of St James in London, Monsieur Waddington was back in Paris and was [...read more...]
York Coin Fair 19th and 20th July 2013
We will be at the York Coin Fair in July 2013. Held at the Racecourse close to central York this is an excellent venue to buy coins and explore the old walled city of with its Roman, Saxon and Viking history. We will have a good selection of ancient coins with the usual sprinkling of [...read more...]