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Title: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: waltonbasinman on October 30, 2009, 07:33:32 PM As plan A, B and C have come and gone during the last week, Plan D was put into action today and was basically a last minute decision. A fresh field today greeted Rob (Tafflaff), Casa dos and Collegwent as I arrived later due to a last minute venue switch and a host of other things on my part. On a mild and warmish day off I set to be met by the deadly trio already in the finds with the pick being a die I think that was for stamping the Kings portrait on something. George 2nd I think and definitely not a coin as it had a slightly concave face with the head and legend in reverse. We had been detecting for about an hour when over the crest of the hill came Rob with the Item I have pictured below. Made of silver I recognised the symbols straight away and knew what it was but I will let Rob tell all when he speaks later. TRUST ME FOLKS HE HAS FOUND AS FAR AS I AM AWARE SOMETHING UNIQUE THAT WILL GO INTO THE TEXT BOOKS The rest of the day was spent finding coins, thimbles, and again lead by the bucket load and a good assortment of other things. Below is the find of the decade in my eyes. Lok and enjoy.
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: James on October 30, 2009, 07:36:19 PM wheres the pic paul??? :D
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Nick on October 30, 2009, 08:05:43 PM I think I know what it is. Fabulous find, well done Tafflaff, lucky blighter :) :) :)
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Bob on October 30, 2009, 08:08:52 PM Nice one Rob :)
I might have an idea on what it is too Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 30, 2009, 08:09:56 PM What do you think Bob?
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Nick on October 30, 2009, 08:11:40 PM Rob, you seem unusually relaxed and calm about this. Is your t shirt stuck over your head ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 30, 2009, 08:14:06 PM I am deep in contemplation. In fact I think I'll put my contemplation Avater up
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: DIG IT! (ADIE) on October 30, 2009, 08:15:57 PM Well done rob a unique find ;)
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Jonola (Jon) on October 30, 2009, 08:26:53 PM Will someone please put me out of my misery. What are the symbols? Look Celtic/Early Christian to me but I am not much good at guessing these things....so no sniggerng at my ignorance :D
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: James on October 30, 2009, 08:30:17 PM welldone taff!!!!! looks early med, but i could be wrong it could be earlier ??? have u cleaned it up yet? is there much gold gilt left?
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 30, 2009, 08:32:32 PM All the symbols on the ring, seem to be Knights Templar
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Chef Geoff on October 30, 2009, 08:34:20 PM It's the cross of the templars isn't it? WOW! and double WOW!
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: jim_alberts on October 30, 2009, 08:35:37 PM yes i would have to agree with you there rob it looks to be a Knights Templar ring ,, early medieval very very well done to you thats one find i would love to have myself
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: waltonbasinman on October 30, 2009, 08:37:42 PM here is another picture. Best Guess Rob would be 1080ad ish to 1230ad. having seen it today Sir, Still a stunning find.
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: detectordave on October 30, 2009, 08:42:18 PM Well done Rob the ring could not have been found by a nicer guy great find :o :o :o
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Terry on October 30, 2009, 08:43:12 PM well done taff i knew i should have taken the day off when i saw you this morn, I hope that picture was not taken with the ring resting on your bum,?
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 30, 2009, 08:44:27 PM I'm not commiting myself yet, I dont think its silver.....nagging doubt.
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: StumbledUpon on October 30, 2009, 08:46:28 PM Lovely find, well saved. 8)
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Stig(The) on October 30, 2009, 08:50:19 PM "WoW" Rob ! ; :o
"[A Templar Knight] is truly a fearless knight, and secure on every side, for his soul is protected by the armour of faith, just as his body is protected by the armour of steel. He is thus doubly armed, and need fear neither demons nor men." Bernard de Clairvaux, c. 1135. An Incredible Find Fella ! ; ;) Here is a great link on the Knights Templar: ;http://www.middle-ages.org.uk/knights-templar.htm (http://www.middle-ages.org.uk/knights-templar.htm) Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: coleggwent(phil) on October 30, 2009, 09:09:53 PM well done rob could not happen to a nicer chap ;) well happy for you mate thats so rare i dont think the guys on here know how rare it is you will not find any thing like that again if you live to be 150 ho by the way do you want to swap that old DFX for my xs well done robo (cooooooooogle) :D :D :D
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 30, 2009, 09:16:03 PM Ok , done a very small foil test and there was a slight eggy smell. So silver I guess it is.
Apart from the Ring I had the following, Load of Pre Dec coinage including a Cartwheel 1 lead token 1 trade weight Crescent brooch Morris Oxford car lapel badge some interesting buttons. Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Debbie on October 30, 2009, 09:38:28 PM That is AWESOME Rob - what a find!
Well done - well deserved. Deb ;) Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: bluebell on October 30, 2009, 09:47:45 PM well done lovely find ::)
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: mole on October 30, 2009, 09:54:19 PM Lovely find :o ROB !! ;) i,LL HAVE TO GET MY M6 BACK QUICKLY ;D ;D
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: cardiff bats (Paul) on October 30, 2009, 09:55:37 PM rob, that is a truly amazing find mate...well done. ;D
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: 150aceboy on October 30, 2009, 10:01:32 PM A big well done Rob, excellent find mate, good on you, Ace ;)
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: sandpiper on October 30, 2009, 10:03:13 PM Hi Rob
You are now crowned "lord of the rings" -whatever you do don't put it on your finger ;D ;D lol my preciouuuuus ;) ;) truely brilliant find -its what metal detecting is all about - imagination and history in your hands Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Terry on October 30, 2009, 10:06:57 PM Will you marry me Taff, only so I can inherit your ring, (that sounds bad).
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: simon c on October 30, 2009, 10:07:31 PM Well done Rob,very nice ring :)
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: cronge (richard) on October 30, 2009, 10:14:52 PM lovley find ,i bet your well chuffed
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: farmer(phil) on October 30, 2009, 10:20:30 PM Well done Rob,
Lovely find :o :o :o Well deserved for someone who does so much for the site and detecting. Farmer Phil 8) Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: The Doc on October 30, 2009, 10:25:12 PM A great find - well done Rob. Certainly looks like a medieval silver finger ring. Will need to be reported as potential Treasure to the Herefordshire coroner.
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Terry on October 30, 2009, 10:27:20 PM If I could pick anyone on this site, I dont care if I upset anyone, but it has to be Taff to find such an rare find, I shook the hand that found that ring at 06.40 this morning, ;D ;D ;D.
well done again Taff Terry Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 30, 2009, 10:31:58 PM Peter can I , should I report this to Mark Lodwick? Otherwise how would I contact the Herefordshire Coroner?
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: seeker on October 30, 2009, 10:33:52 PM thats one hairy photo ;D
great find . nice one :) Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: The Doc on October 30, 2009, 11:04:51 PM Peter can I , should I report this to Mark Lodwick? Otherwise how would I contact the Herefordshire Coroner? Hi Rob. You are right, probably best to contact Mark in the first instance, and he will inform you about what you need to do. I am sure he will have the contact details for the coroner, but he may ask you to to get in touch with the coroner yourself. Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 30, 2009, 11:06:08 PM Thanks Peter. ;)
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: viking on October 30, 2009, 11:09:45 PM well done rob bloody lucky begger.... serious well done????????? id be bouncing if i found that mate well done ;)
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: PHIL YNYSBOETH on October 30, 2009, 11:16:17 PM Well done Rob !
You was well over due for the big one, the time and effort you put into detecting all the best Buddy ! Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Kev on October 31, 2009, 09:03:42 AM its all been said but I'm going to say it as well, i was there yesterday with,BASONMAN,COLEGGWENT(cccoooogggglllleeee),TAFF,we were all finding bits and pieces at the time i was talking to coleggwent and we hered basonman shout" come and have a look at this "so coleggwent and i went up the hill to see the fantastic ring that TAFF had found ,it was a pleasure to have been in good company with the guys and we had a good laugh all day we were there in great surroundings ,but my last words are to say that the ring being found could not of been found by a nicer guy that is so funny and as the great enthusiasm for our hobby ,WELL DONE ROB(TAFF)great ring great guy...............will post my photos soon .....enjoyed the day with the three nice guys for detecting and a great laugh as well,,,,,,,,,,,and plesure to see a very old and nice ring from the past. ;)
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: sodbuster on October 31, 2009, 09:18:36 AM Fabulous find , well done ! This is why the hobby is so addictive , you just do not know what the spade is going to uncover when you turn the soil over !
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: StumbledUpon on October 31, 2009, 09:22:08 AM Hi Rob, I have found TT in Hereford, I recorded the find with Mark and it went through the process from there, to the BM and eventually aquired by Hereford museum., :)
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Jonola (Jon) on October 31, 2009, 09:29:18 AM what a find! what the hobby is all about! Makes me wish my detector was working.... Well done and another excellent find from someone on this site.
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Stig(The) on October 31, 2009, 09:47:23 AM Just a premonition ! ???
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: coleggwent(phil) on October 31, 2009, 10:19:13 AM mick im not a girl not last time i looked anyway :o but i do like the ear rings nice :D :D
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Salty (Karl) Cardiff Scan Club on October 31, 2009, 11:00:40 AM :) Well done Rob, Awesome find, simply awesome :) , for me,it's not about the value, its the history around it, imagine being able to have an image of the day that was lost, who it belonged to and how they came to loose it, the more you think about it the more it messes with your head :o
BTW the wife says she looking forward to seeing your ring :o ;D Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: DIG IT! (ADIE) on October 31, 2009, 11:02:25 AM Ahhhhhhhhh my PRECIOUS ;)
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Stig(The) on October 31, 2009, 11:08:02 AM i DIDNT NOTICE THE EARRINGS ! ;D
There you go Phil,i changed it. No more earrings ! ::) Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: borderfox.1495 on October 31, 2009, 11:19:15 AM well done rob, on a historic find, your a great guy good luck john
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: hedgehog on October 31, 2009, 12:55:32 PM That's a lovely chunky ring Rob, a well deserved find, would there be some enamelling on it as well? If you soak it in distilled water the dirt should drop out of the crevices .
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Kev on October 31, 2009, 01:41:48 PM more photos of the great day of TAFF'S ;D ;) some of the scenery as well, the church got to be linked to the ring maybe ::) ;) TAFF & BASONMAN in photo taff is thinking ("please let me keep the ring"
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Kev on October 31, 2009, 01:51:50 PM not as great as TAFF'S find but think its a nice one that i found,COLEGGWENT says its a die for a coin and that is GEORGE 3RD notice how the lettering goes the opposite way ;)think its made of pewter plain on the other side.also an unusual button. also photo of the church with the Autumn colours of the trees. ;) ;D
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: onehorseAl( Al) on October 31, 2009, 02:45:38 PM Well done Rob,super find,I'm really chuffed for you. :) :)
Al :) :) :) :) Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 31, 2009, 05:15:37 PM Cheers guys and gals. Just did a proper foil test on the inside of the ring. ans it fizzled and stunk of egg. Think i was using too thick a foil. So its definately silver. I aint got a camera at the moment but will try and get some pics up .
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: farmer(phil) on October 31, 2009, 05:17:56 PM Good news then Rob
Is WBM doing a Benny Hill impression behind you ??? ??? ??? ;D ;D ;D in the photo above? Farmer Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 31, 2009, 05:19:57 PM Funny you should say that Phil , he was doing a Benny Hill impression all day. I want to know why he's wearing road kill on his head.
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: handyman [Alan} on October 31, 2009, 05:24:21 PM well done Rob -- great find there.
get it into the FLO asap .. well done indeed to you all. Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Terra (Mike) on October 31, 2009, 05:28:24 PM Incredible find Rob , congratulations, you deserve it , can't wait to see it in the flesh,,,get your make up ready for the BBC...lol
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Mark on October 31, 2009, 05:51:30 PM Quality find there Rob well done ;D :)
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: farmer(phil) on October 31, 2009, 06:10:29 PM Be careful of the mystical powers in the ring Place the ring on your finger at your own peril :o :o Got visions of Rob turning into.... Sir Rob of Tafflaff (a Knights Templar) and turning up at the next DW rally http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzcLQRXW6B0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzcLQRXW6B0) Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: 1morecoin on October 31, 2009, 06:57:31 PM Nice one Rob, that's a fantastic find, you deserve that mate, hope it goes through the motions quickly.
Steve. Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: DIG IT! (ADIE) on October 31, 2009, 06:58:08 PM Taff its mine i lost it a long time ago ! I got this birth mark on my back to prove it mate i was a Knights Templar .I have been REBORN lol
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 31, 2009, 07:56:23 PM Ok I've managed to do some pics.
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: DIG IT! (ADIE) on October 31, 2009, 08:13:13 PM Yep thats the one ! ;) :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: waltonbasinman on October 31, 2009, 08:45:58 PM Cleaned up Rob that is stunning. Again an absolute pleasure to see and no one deserves it more. Champion find for a champion bloke.
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: detectordave on October 31, 2009, 09:31:37 PM Rob as i said its a great find but without putting a dampner on things should you have cleaned it or would it have been better waiting for mark to see it
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 31, 2009, 09:40:17 PM Nothing drastic Dave just soft toothbrush to get the soil out of the impressions, dont worry , lucky you said I was about to get a brillo pad out ;) ;D
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Jonola (Jon) on October 31, 2009, 09:43:42 PM It looks stunning now. well cleaned up. Great find.
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: detectordave on October 31, 2009, 09:47:33 PM Rob i did not mean that it was over cleaned but god its come up really well. I remeber finding a small hammie and showed it to another detectorist in the field who rubbed it between his fingers and snapped it since then i tend not to clean my finds until i have a good idea what it is.Have you stopped smiling yet bet you were well chuffed ;)
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on October 31, 2009, 09:53:42 PM Well part of my smile is because its my first ring.....full stop , the rest of my smile (which is now starting to hurt my cheeks) Is because it may be really old. ;D
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: coleggwent(phil) on October 31, 2009, 09:57:25 PM now i dont think its that old taff looks vicky to me :-* out of a luckybag waaaaaaaaaaaa its a top draw find mate cleaned up nice to and some great pics there well done again mate you know what i said thats a four number ring no less mate outstanding ;)
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Terry on November 01, 2009, 09:40:32 AM Super Rob, it looks amazing, everyone is chuffed. ;D
Terry Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Richy on November 01, 2009, 10:52:10 AM An excellent find Rob and well deserved,congratulations mate!! ;D ;D
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: 1morecoin on November 01, 2009, 12:06:58 PM Looks stunning Rob, takes me back a few years when i found two of them in amongst a scattered hoard of Henry III Gold pennies ;D
I am very pleased for you mate. Steve. Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: borderfox.1495 on November 01, 2009, 12:30:26 PM hi gold henry 111 pennies you must have made a fortune their between £37,000-£150,000 each spink no 1376 regards john
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: 1morecoin on November 01, 2009, 12:33:45 PM there were only a couple of hundred lying about on the surface so i left them there for someone else to pick up ;D
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: jonny on November 01, 2009, 01:14:31 PM Well done Rob what a fantistic find WOW WOW what more can you say
Jonny ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Bob on November 01, 2009, 02:57:48 PM Hey Rob,
I'd put my money on it being a Knight's Templar / Order of St.John ring, great find mate :) Bob Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: waltonbasinman on November 01, 2009, 04:49:12 PM Here are my finds from the day. Have omitted the ton of lead I found but I am sure you all know what Lead looks like.Oldest coin a 1766 George 3rd Halfpenny and also my first detector found cartwheel dated 1799 I think. Found two previously but surface eyes finds.
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: waltonbasinman on November 01, 2009, 07:02:14 PM Here is my George 3rd cartwheel close up.
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: handyman [Alan} on November 01, 2009, 07:04:08 PM an interesting fact about cartwheel penny's is that they all have the date 1797 on them, yet they were minted over a 6 year period to 1803... they couldn't be bothered to change the date!!
cheers Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on November 02, 2009, 01:34:26 PM Your Cartwheel is better than mine W.B.M . The soil wasnt very king to the coins was it!!
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: waltonbasinman on November 02, 2009, 01:41:20 PM No it ain,t Rob. The Red Herefordshire clay is usually kinder. Makes me think its not so much the soil and more what has been added to the soil when its been ploughed.
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on November 02, 2009, 10:47:57 PM Small update on the ring . Sent pics of it to a specialist in Medieval artifacts today and he came back with a very firm 12th Century. Obviously thats without seeing it in the flesh but it certainly puts Walton Basin mans Date bang on the nose.
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: Debbie on November 03, 2009, 10:40:19 AM The ring looks great Rob now it is cleaned up - super photos. Wow, 12th cent. - what a find ;)
Can't wait to see the full report on it. Deb Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: waltonbasinman on November 03, 2009, 09:26:57 PM Would you say folks that this is a George 3rd Irish halfpenny. I can see the Harp and Crown on the reverse and the 17 is clear on the date but is it 66 on the other two numbers. The neck is most visible on the obverse but the neck is undraped and very slender which make me think female. Any suggestions folks.
Title: Re: Return to Darkest Herefordshire. ( Tafflaff hits the Jackpot ) Post by: handyman [Alan} on November 03, 2009, 09:37:08 PM hi WBM
i would go with george 3rd - irish. found this one on ebay -it may help in the ID of the head and neck shape http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1775-George-III-3rd-halfpenny-penny-rare-year-111-coin_W0QQitemZ270479198398QQcmdZViewItemQQssPageNameZRSS:B:SRCH:GB:101 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1775-George-III-3rd-halfpenny-penny-rare-year-111-coin_W0QQitemZ270479198398QQcmdZViewItemQQssPageNameZRSS:B:SRCH:GB:101) |