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12h ago
I think it's a Roman coin. Either Julia Domna or Julia Mamaea .
Thankyou
Statistics: Posted by Rosie — Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:18 am ..read more
Metal Detecting Forum UK
12h ago
I think it's a Roman coin. Either Julia Domna or Julia Mamaea .
Thankyou
Statistics: Posted by Rosie — Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:18 am ..read more
Metal Detecting Forum UK
12h ago
Just putting it out there but it does look similar to a bronze Iron Age Stater.
Thankyou for your interest
Statistics: Posted by Rosie — Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:17 am ..read more
Metal Detecting Forum UK
12h ago
thank you
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What an old and rare find that is! I bet I never see another the same posted on here ever again.
Find of a lifetime mate and thanks for sharing
Statistics: Posted by Ringtop-grafter — Tue Nov 28, 2023 12:31 am ..read more
Metal Detecting Forum UK
12h ago
I need a wee I need a wee I need a wee - not much further to the hedge. Oh bugger, another signal.
Oh soooo true
Statistics: Posted by Leg end — Tue Nov 28, 2023 12:15 am ..read more
Metal Detecting Forum UK
12h ago
In case you weren't aware these Lizzies were all London / Tower mint The initial mark just gives a clue as to date (although the clear date 1561 is also a pretty good clue!)
Phil
thank you very much
Statistics: Posted by Felix — Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:56 pm ..read more
Metal Detecting Forum UK
12h ago
What a lovely coin with unreal detail, well found
If you don’t mind me asking. I know you found it on pasture but how deep, was it very dry pasture, rocky pasture etc? Thanks, RG.
a few inches max, re-seeded so easy digging
Statistics: Posted by Felix — Mon Nov 27, 2023 10:55 pm ..read more
Metal Detecting Forum UK
1d ago
Just because it is stainless steel, that doesn't mean it doesn't rust etc.
I gave up using stainless steel spades very soon after starting detecting; I rather real good steel you can weld but lasts for years first. I now reshape 'Faithful' spades that last years.
This stainless steel scoop has been repaired twice previously, I think it wont be given another chance. The sprog supports are not very good in my opinion and are a weakness.
Any suggestions for a different design with stronger supports? The size is roughly 29cm long, 20cm wide, 11.5cm high.
The hardwood hod handle is still going stro ..read more
Metal Detecting Forum UK
1d ago
Great day out well found
Statistics: Posted by Norfolk searcher — Mon Nov 27, 2023 8:00 pm ..read more
Metal Detecting Forum UK
1d ago
Must be a repro, it's a uniform thickness and perfectly round, you can even see the marks on the edges where the blank has been (machine) stamped out!
Statistics: Posted by Ten pence! — Mon Nov 27, 2023 7:47 pm ..read more