01/08/2026
Planning Ahead in Crewe
On August 11, while members of the Crewe and District Coin and Medal Society are enjoying their summer holidays, the society’s Council will be getting together to review the year so far and plan for next year. Already in 2026 we have had excellent talks including, most recently, one from our own Jonathan Morris on "Identifying and Grading Medieval Coins". This topic is a puzzle to many, including me!
Using a question-and-answer format, Jonathan talked us through several dozen images of medieval coins, highlighting their distinguishing features and giving us the benefit of his experience on grading. A recurring theme was that grade needs to be considered in the light of the standard of production. Tealby pennies, for example are generally unevenly struck on odd-shaped flans, while early Edward I coins are often well struck on full round flans. Medieval coins need to be graded "for issue" and it’s clear there’s no substitute for detailed knowledge of the series.
At its meeting on August 11, the Council will be planning the society’s programme for 2027. In addition to our usual coin fairs, quiz, show-and-tell sessions and short papers competition, we are planning for four speakers in 2027 and we aim to cater for all numismatic interests, from medieval to modern.
The society meets most months of the year, on the second Tuesday. In the second half of 2026 we look forward to talks on "Larger Than Life Medals" by Rob Davis and "Round Pounds – The Fakes and the Fixes" by Dennis Onions. Visitors are always welcomed. Please contact the Secretary, Stuart, on 07828 602611 for details.
Steve Bentley – Chairman
