We hope this newsletter finds you well and looking forward to the upcoming Christmas period. Silbury Coins has been very busy these last few months, producing two articles, inspired by the Fort Collection, focusing on Scottish Coinage and today brings the exciting launch of the Clark Collection. Further details of both can be found in this newsletter.
If you are planning on making pre-Christmas purchases please do check our Christmas Postage Information for key dates. But for now we would like to wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Best Wishes, The Team at Silbury
The Clark Collection
The Clark collection was formed during the 1980’s & 1990’s and consists of coins from Ancient Greece, Rome and Persia. Coins were sourced from reputable dealers and careful attention paid to selecting quality coins. Greek, Roman Republican and Imperial periods are particularly well represented in silver.
These coins clearly gave the collector great pleasure and we are pleased to now be able to pass this on to the next generation. The Clark collection is available on our website exclusively today…
An Introduction to Early Scottish Coinage
Scotland did not have its own coinage until over a millennium after England. Each time a coinage was established in England, Scotland was excluded. Silbury Coins has been busy researching this interesting topic and you can read more by following the below link.
The Scottish coinage of James VI and Charles I
When James VI acceded to the Scottish throne upon the abdication of his mother, Mary Queen of Scots, in AD 1567 he was only a year old. A council of regency ruled on his behalf until he was a teenager and took up personal rule in the early 1580’s…
The Fort Collection
Containing no less than 439 coins spanning from Roman to English Anglo Saxon and Medieval, including an extensive selection of Early & Late Scottish coinage this is one of the largest specialist collections we have handled. The overall grade and presentation of each coin has made it a joy to work with. We helped the collector assemble his collection over many years and were saddened to hear of his passing in 2021, then, honoured to be asked to help with the dispersal of his collection. The Early & Late Scottish articles are both illustrated with coins from this collection.
All coins come with the collectors own well-presented label and can be located on our website by searching:
FortA (English Anglo Saxon)
FortB (English Medieval)
FortC (Early Scottish Medieval)
FortD (Late Scottish Medieval)
FortE (Roman Republican and Imperatorial)
Hoards and Treasure
A recap of exciting local discoveries
Gold chain associated with Henry VIII and Katharine of Aragon revealed to public
Discovered in 2019 by a detectorist who had only been engaging in the hobby for 6 months, this outstanding find of national importance was only revealed to the general public at the 2023 Treasure Annual Report for 2020 (postponed due to the COVID pandemic). Displaying the Old French motto TOVS IOVRS (always) rendered in inlaid enamel alongside Henry and Katharine’s entwined initials, scientific analysis suggests this object, while impressively large and opulent, may have been quickly made as a tournament prize.
British Archaeology
News from the world of British Archaeology
Gladiators in Colchester
Though Camulodunon’s amphitheatre has never been discovered, an old find dug up in 1853 may provide invaluable evidence that gladiatorial combat was in fact staged both here and more widely in Britain. A vase deposited within a male grave has been re-interpreted following scientific analysis, suggesting it may in fact have been produced as a commemorative ornament or souvenir piece depicting two real gladiators who may well have fought in Colchester’s elusive arena.
More finds at the ‘Rutland’ Roman Villa
Discovered by two farmers in 2020 and only disseminated to the general public in late 2021 due to the sensitive nature of the site, the initial finds relating to the ‘Rutland’ villa are typified by the stupendously ornate mosaic depicting Hector and Achilles. However, this single piece of mosaic flooring is by no means the only significant discovery made at the site. Further discoveries during the 2022 season include the remains of substantial outbuildings and high-status building materials which attest to the social standing of its original occupier. Excavation is expected to continue in 2023.
Christmas Postage Information
Allow plenty of time for posting, please ensure your order is complete by the below dates for Christmas delivery.
UK Special Delivery: Thursday 21st December 2023
International Tracked & Signed: Tuesday 12th December 2023
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#MedievalTreasures #AncientCoins #CollectorsChoice*The Standlake Hoard of Boduoc Staters is to be auctioned by Silbury Coins*
This exciting hoard consists of six gold staters of the Dobunnic ruler Boduoc in exceptional condition. Found near the village of Standlake in Oxfordshire on organised metal detecting events during 2023.
The finds were declared treasure and recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme and Celtic Coin Index, later disclaimed and returned to the finders and landowner.
This gives private collectors the rare opportunity to secure a high-grade rarity from the Ancient British inscribed series, seldom are coins of this quality found and offered for sale.
These coins will be offered for sale by auction ending at 5pm (GMT) on the 14th December 2024. Bidding is exclusively through Silbury Coins, live on our website, by email or post.
For further information or to receive a printed auction catalogue visit our website (www.silburycoins.com) or get in touch today.
Although new to the auction scene the team at Silbury Coins have been offering the largest selection of Ancient British coinage at fixed prices for many years, director John Philpotts comments ‘with great experience and market knowledge it makes sense for us to handle the auction sale of finds like this, no one is better placed to make a good job of it’.
To discuss selling similar coins get in touch to see what we can offer.
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