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BBC News
4 days ago
- General
- BBC News
One of a kind 7th Century Anglo-Saxon coin found in Norfolk field
A tiny gold coin which is believed to be the oldest from the Anglo-Saxons in East Anglia has been found in a expert Adrian Marsden described the coin as a "massively significant" find that was struck in the 7th design depicts a man dancing a jig while holding a Christian cross above a symbol linked to the Norse god coin was discovered by a metal detectorist near Norwich in the autumn and Norwich Castle Museum hopes to acquire it. "It's the first one of this type of coin that we've seen and new types of shillings just don't turn up," said Dr Marsden, from the Norfolk Historic Environment Service."It's got this fascinating iconography of a little figure with a long cross - explicitly Christian - over the valknut design, which has pagan roots."Dr Marsden said all the evidence pointed to it being "the earliest Anglo-Saxon East Anglian coin so far known", dating it to AD640 to was struck at a time when pagan beliefs were starting to give way to Christianity, and its design appears to straddle this time of change. Experts associate the design with the god Odin, whose roles in Norse mythology included ferrying the dead to the the 20th Century, the valknut was adopted as a symbol by white supremacists among coin dates back to the same era as the famous Sutton Hoo ship burial, which, as Dr Marsden explained, had a mix of Christian and pagan grave goods. On the reverse of the coin is a design that could be a cross or could be a swastika, then recognised as a good luck symbol, surrounded by an attempt at a Latin Marsden recently published his research in the Searcher."It's plain from looking at the letters that whoever made the die wasn't literate, the letters don't bear much resemblance to Latin - they're garbage really," he revealed the coin was made from a very high gold content, of up to 60%. Dr Marsden also pointed out it was the second coin in Norfolk to benefit from a new treasure definition on "the basis of national significance".The government changed the legal definition of the 1996 Treasure Act two years ago, to try getting more artefacts on public display.A coroner decides if a discovery is treasure and a museum usually gets first refusal over whether to store it. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
22-05-2025
- BBC News
Missing Herefordshire Viking treasure coin unearthed in Croydon
A coin missing from a stolen Viking hoard has been discovered for sale in Croydon, London. George Powell and Layton Davies, from Wales, dug up more than 300 silver coins and gold jewellery in a Herefordshire field in 2015. If the metal detectorists had declared the hoard, they could have been millionaires, but instead they sold it for profit and were sent to years since the treasure was discovered, more than 230 coins are still missing and police investigations are ongoing. In 2019, Powell and Davies, from Pontypridd, were convicted of stealing the hoard of gold jewels and silver coins and hiding the find. As he sent them to jail, Judge Nicholas Cartright told the jury at Worcester Crown Court that they had "stolen from the nation".Photos taken by the pair showed more than 300 coins in a freshly dug hole but only 72 of them have been believe they are in the hands of organised crime gangs across the world and now one has been found on sale in London. "We have been notified by colleagues at the Metropolitan Police that a coin, believed to be part of the Herefordshire Hoard, has surfaced for sale in Croydon," said Det Insp Ben Pearson, from West Mercia Police."Enquiries are ongoing to establish how this coin came to be in London. "Some of the hoard remains unaccounted for and we remain open-minded as to its whereabouts. "We will continue to investigate any items that come to light and may be linked." Experts believed the coins were Anglo-Saxon and to have been hidden by hoard also included a Ninth Century gold ring, a crystal rock pendant, a dragon's head bracelet and an ingot. The hoard will soon take pride of place in the Hereford Museum and Art Gallery which is having a £22m restoration. After £776,250 was raised to bring them back to the county, they are set to go on public display in a purpose-built exhibition space. "We would love to have the missing pieces of this extraordinary hoard returned to their rightful place in Herefordshire," said Damian Etheraads, from Hereford Museum.
The Sun
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Rare 50p coin sells for more than 2,000 times its value at auction – detail to check in your change
BRITS are being urged to check their loose change after a rare coin has sold for 2,000 times its value at auction. The Brexit-themed 50p issued in 2020 was hailed as a "sought-after" collectible before it was snapped up on eBay. The coin carries a message of world peace and the official European Union withdrawal date of 31 January, 2020 stamped across it. It is the only official coin to commemorate the historic and controversial moment. According to the coin is common, and 10,001,000 were issued by The Royal Mint at the time. However, the 50p sold for an eye-watering £1,226.72 after it went up for auction. The simple design features the words: "Peace, prosperity, and friendship with all nations." Another seller is also flogging the same coin for £2,999 and 22 people are watching the listing at the time of writing. This comes after another Brexit 50p was revealed to be worth as much as £40,000 at auction thanks to a tiny detail. It carries the same design, except this one has the original date that Brexit was supposed to take place - October 31, 2019. When it was delayed, the coins with 2019 on the front were supposed to be melted down but some made it into circulation. Rare 2p coin sells for £750 "But did you know the Royal Mint accidentally printed a batch. "Some coins were originally struck in 2019 for the first Brexit deadline but when Brexit was delayed, those coins were supposed to be scrapped. "A few slipped through with the original 2019 date and because they were never officially released, they're insanely rare. We're talking only a few known to exist." Only two of the coins have so far come to light - so if you have one, you could be sitting on a goldmine. How to spot valuable items COMMENTS by Consumer Editor, Alice Grahns: It's easy to check if items in your attic are valuable. As a first step, go on eBay to check what other similar pieces, if not the same, have sold for recently. Simply search for your item, filter by 'sold listings' and toggle by the highest value. This will give you an idea of how much others are willing to pay for it. The method can be used for everything ranging from rare coins and notes to stamps, old toys, books and vinyl records - just to mention a few examples. For coins, online tools from change experts like Coin Hunter are also helpful to see how much it could be worth. Plus, you can refer to Change Checker's latest scarcity index update to see which coins are topping the charts. For especially valuable items, you may want to enlist the help of experts or auction houses. Do your research first though and be aware of any fees for evaluating your stuff. As a rule of thumb, rarity and condition are key factors in determining the value of any item. You're never guaranteed to make a mint, however. One lucky seller managed to flog theirs for a whopping £40,000. The TikToker joked: "Don't spend it. You might be holding a coin worth more than a car." A third version of the coin was also minted to mark the first proposed Brexit date of March 29, 2019. The March coins were also recycled after the updated deadline - with any surviving coins potentially worth in the tens of thousands. Most rare and valuable 50p coins WE reveal the Royal Mint's most rare and valuable 50p coins in circulation. Triathlon Minted in 2011, the Triathlon 50p depicts the same sport which featured in the 2012 Olympics. There are more than 1,160,000 of the coins in circulation. With over 200million 50ps circulating in the UK, that makes this coin quite a rare find. The highest recent sale we've found on eBay recently was £30 on June 21. Judo Judo is a popular sport that involves grappling with your opponent. But despite the design, it's not so easy to get a hold of this coin, of which there are just 1,161,500 in circulation. The piece was designed by David Cornell after he won a national competition. It was minted in 2011 and the highest bid we've seen on eBay was for £17.95 on June 21. Wrestling Wrestling was one of the first Olympic sports so it's not surprising that it features on one of the 50p pieces. The 2011 coin was designed by Roderick Enriquez, a graphic designer from Hammersmith, London. We've seen it sell for as much as £15 online so is worth digging around for. In recent months, one was sold on eBay for £11.95 on June 18. Football Of all the coins created to commemorate the 2012 Olympic Games, the 50p Football is among the rarest. It features an explanation of the controversial offside rule on it, with 1,125,000 produced. One sold for £20 on eBay on June 11, although it has been known to go for as much as £75 in the past. Kew Gardens The Kew Gardens 50p is the rarest of all the 50p pieces, with only 210,000 in circulation. They have been known to sell for as much as £895 on eBay before. The design was created by Christopher Le Brun RA and features the famous Chinese Pagoda with a leafy chamber that twists around the tower. The coin often sparks the interest of new coin collectors due to its rarity. The highest sale we found in recent weeks was £142 on June 22 with 23 bids. And this isn't the only 50p that can bring in a small fortune. If you think that you might have a rare coin then it's worth checking with an expert to see if yours could sell for a hefty price tag. The most valuable coins are usually those with a low mintage or an error. These are often deemed the most valuable by collectors. You can check how much the coin is selling for on eBay by searching the full name of the coin, selecting the "sold" listing and then toggling the search to "highest value". It will give you an idea of the amount of money that the coin is going for.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Coin frontman announces disbandment following ‘revelations around my bandmates'
Chase Lawrence of the Nashville pop-rock trio Coin has announced they will no longer continue as a band after recent 'revelations' about his bandmates surfaced. The frontman and keyboardist shared the 'heartbreaking' news from the band's official Instagram account on Tuesday (January 28). 'I have recently become aware of revelations around my bandmates and want to share some thoughts directly with all of you,' Lawrence began. 'I believe in accountability and doing what's right.' Coin had originally announced earlier this month they were going on tour without drummer Ryan Winnen, who left the group 'to focus on some personal matters.' However, it seems Lawrence has now also parted ways with guitarist Joe Memmel. 'Three months ago, I made the decision to move forward without my drummer, and yesterday, I parted ways with my guitarist,' Lawrence continued. 'Their behaviors directly conflict with my values, and I am devastated for anyone who has been affected by these actions.' 'Creating a space for love & joy through music has always been my mission. Discovering that this space has been compromised by the actions of others is truly heartbreaking.' He added: 'Unfortunately, these developments have led me to the decision that COIN can no longer continue as a band.' Apologizing to listeners and fans for 'the disappointment this may bring,' he added: 'Your support has meant the world to me, and I owe it to you to be honest and decisive in addressing this situation.' 'Refunds for the upcoming tour are available at the point of purchase,' he noted before concluding on a more positive note. 'There's a lot to figure out about the future, but I know I'm not done making music yet.' Lawrence did not offer any further details about the nature of the revelations about his former bandmates. In the comments of the post, many fans expressed dismay at the band's split. 'Really sad I never got to see COIN in person,' wrote one. 'But Chase, your music has meant a ton to me over the years. I will absolutely be paying attention to whatever is next, wishing you the best.' Another added: 'Coin breaking up was not on the 2025 bingo card. Thank you for the amazing vibes your music brought.' 'i'm literally heartbroken,' wrote a third. 'coin has been my favorite band for seven years, but i'm proud of the decision you made to stick to your morals. can't wait to see what you do next chase.' Coin was formed in 2012 by Lawrence, Winnen, Memmel and bassist Zachary Dyke, who left the group in 2018 to focus on his career as an audio producer/engineer. The group is best known for their songs 'Talk Too Much' and 'Malibu 1992' off their 2017 album How Will You Know If You Never Try and 'Crash My Car' off their 2020 album Dreamland.
