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The reverse side of a recently found silver coin a shilling of William III from the latter part of the 1600's.
It was found ting on the surface of the ground as my detector swept over it.
The Montpelier (MACP) program from Spring 2013. Metal detectorists and archaeologists worked together on several projects in a cooperative effort
The Montpelier (MACP) program from Spring 2013. Metal detectorists and archaeologists worked together on several projects in a cooperative effort
The Montpelier (MACP) program from Spring 2013. Metal detectorists and archaeologists worked together on several projects in a cooperative effort
The Montpelier (MACP) program from Spring 2013. Metal detectorists and archaeologists worked together on several projects in a cooperative effort
The Montpelier (MACP) program from Spring 2013. Metal detectorists and archaeologists worked together on several projects in a cooperative effort
The Montpelier (MACP) program from Spring 2013. Metal detectorists and archaeologists worked together on several projects in a cooperative effort
Here are some more picture of my find while metal detecting. The video will tell you the story, but the quality is poor, so maybe the pictures here can give you a better idea what I found in the woods.
The Federation of Independent Detectorists (FID) was established in 1982 by Colin Hanson and is one of two main metal detecting organisations in Britain. The FID is an online club whose membership is renewed by annual subscription. The FID is still active and members are required to abide by a strict code that respects land owners, farmlands and treasure trove laws.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_detector#As_a_hobby (Metal detecting as a hobby).
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Enamels: 1 (yellow).
Finish: Bronzed.
Material: Diecast alloy.
Fixer: Rollbar pin.
Size: 11/16” x 1 1/8” (18mm x 28mm).
Process: Diecast moulded.
Imprint: No maker’s name or mark.
The Montpelier (MACP) program from Spring 2013. Metal detectorists and archaeologists worked together on several projects in a cooperative effort
The Montpelier (MACP) program from Spring 2013. Metal detectorists and archaeologists worked together on several projects in a cooperative effort
The Montpelier (MACP) program from Spring 2013. Metal detectorists and archaeologists worked together on several projects in a cooperative effort
This is why I don't walk on the beach without shoes on. All of this was buried just a few inches down. Had a tetanus shot lately?
The Montpelier (MACP) program from Spring 2013. Metal detectorists and archaeologists worked together on several projects in a cooperative effort
The Montpelier (MACP) program from Spring 2013. Metal detectorists and archaeologists worked together on several projects in a cooperative effort
Things I found over a two hour metal detecting session.
During the search, a city worker asked with sincere interest, "You find a lot with that thing?" I had to stifle a laugh. I knew he was interested in the coins I was turning up. I told him that I average about $0.05 an hour, which is true.
It's a fun hobby, but not in any way profitable. I was an hour late for work to find $3.30 in change. As far as profit goes, it was a losing day. But I had a great time pulling coins out of the ground, so it's an over-all gain.
55 Pennies
6 Nickels
12 Dimes
5 Quarters
3 Buttons
2 Chuck-E-Cheese Tokens
$3.30 Total for two hours of searching. My best pay day so far. Still only averaging $0.05 an hour. How many $0.01 hours do you think I've had?
The Montpelier (MACP) program from Spring 2013. Metal detectorists and archaeologists worked together on several projects in a cooperative effort
Video was taken by my cell photo camera, quality not as good...but guess I was not expecting to find this big cache today.
This is the portrait side up of the shilling of William III I found with my metal detector although it was on the ground surface.
Dates from the 1690's.
The Montpelier (MACP) program from Spring 2013. Metal detectorists and archaeologists worked together on several projects in a cooperative effort
The Montpelier (MACP) program from Spring 2013. Metal detectorists and archaeologists worked together on several projects in a cooperative effort
The Montpelier (MACP) program from Spring 2013. Metal detectorists and archaeologists worked together on several projects in a cooperative effort
The Montpelier (MACP) program from Spring 2013. Metal detectorists and archaeologists worked together on several projects in a cooperative effort
The Montpelier (MACP) program from Spring 2013. Metal detectorists and archaeologists worked together on several projects in a cooperative effort
The Montpelier (MACP) program from Spring 2013. Metal detectorists and archaeologists worked together on several projects in a cooperative effort
The Montpelier (MACP) program from Spring 2013. Metal detectorists and archaeologists worked together on several projects in a cooperative effort
The Montpelier (MACP) program from Spring 2013. Metal detectorists and archaeologists worked together on several projects in a cooperative effort
Old British Silver Coins , metal detecting finds
the top coin with a queens' head is a victorian 'godless' florin , so named because it omits the 'dei gratia' from the legend .
It dates from about 1869 (cant find it at the moment to check)
These coins were found over a period of years not all at the same location .
In this episode of the coin collecting and metal detecting podcast, we cover the basics of numismatics. We discuss how Martin got into coin collecting and metal detecting! Are you a Dirt Fisher?