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Title: 20, petite and perfectly formed. Post by: Chef Geoff on September 21, 2011, 04:32:18 PM Hammy no. 20 that is ;)
I'd had enough of tiling this morning so managed to escape for half a days (5 hours) detecting and after wasting about 1 1/2 of those talking to the farmer I decided to try a bit of the fields that I hadn't quite got to. Well after 2 buttons, 4 shotty caps and another hour things weren't looking that bright, but then came a small compact signal the type that tells you that the target is small and close to the surface, well after pushing soil here and there I was nearly on the verge of leaving it thinking it was a tiny piece of lead.............but I'm so glad I didn't.............. (http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv294/Chef_02/P1000142.jpg) An Irish farthing which is a first for me, any info Peter would be gratefully received. Waterford ??? (http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv294/Chef_02/P1000141.jpg) And this will show you why I had trouble finding it :o (http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv294/Chef_02/P1000152.jpg) A few minutes later I found the first Roman of the day, a Folis of Maxentius and my second in the last 7 days (http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv294/Chef_02/P1000145.jpg) (http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv294/Chef_02/P1000146.jpg) This was quickly followed by what was once a silver washed Denarius of I think Constantine? (http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv294/Chef_02/P1000144.jpg) There I was thinking I had found a Roman patch, but it wasn't to be, no more showed their heads, but there was still things to find and this, probably 19th century, silver plated cuff link was next (http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv294/Chef_02/P1000148.jpg) Then I had a blasting signal and just inches below the surface was this medieval heraldic pendant, I was well pleased (http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv294/Chef_02/P1000149.jpg) Oh hang on :-\ "turn it around you fool"! Ahh! a Saxon stirrup mount with a lion.....now I'm reeeeeeeeeeally pleased (http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv294/Chef_02/P1000153.jpg) Well that was nearly all my goodies save for a good old half crown only 1949, but hey I'm not complaining ;) (http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv294/Chef_02/P1000150.jpg) Title: Re: 20, petite and perfectly formed. Post by: Terra (Mike) on September 21, 2011, 04:35:48 PM What a great day out , well done Geoff
Title: Re: 20, petite and perfectly formed. Post by: Metalmickey on September 21, 2011, 04:49:15 PM Nice one Geoff, great finds & a good read, thanks. ;)
Title: Re: 20, petite and perfectly formed. Post by: waltonbasinman on September 21, 2011, 05:07:02 PM A great 5 hours Geoff. Well done indeed Sir. I would be happy with any one of those. I have now been inspired to get out there tomorrow after I finish work for a few hours
Title: Re: 20, petite and perfectly formed. Post by: colin on September 21, 2011, 05:14:37 PM great finds geoff thats a really good farm, day off tmoro definately out now ;D
Title: Re: 20, petite and perfectly formed. Post by: Mungo on September 21, 2011, 05:21:36 PM smashing little irish hammered .... 8)
Title: Re: 20, petite and perfectly formed. Post by: JRD on September 21, 2011, 06:15:12 PM Wow great finds day there Geoff, well done mate.
Title: Re: 20, petite and perfectly formed. Post by: nomad on September 21, 2011, 06:33:34 PM great finds geoff the stirup mount is fab...saxon...me thinks.
Title: Re: 20, petite and perfectly formed. Post by: nfl on September 21, 2011, 07:06:03 PM youve been busy today geoff,nice finds mate.
Title: Re: 20, petite and perfectly formed. Post by: heather on September 21, 2011, 07:08:20 PM greatday !!! ohh that must have been so nice to pick up all those items.
Take care H Title: Re: 20, petite and perfectly formed. Post by: briggs1969 ( Dawson ) on September 21, 2011, 07:14:17 PM great finds there geoff ;)
Title: Re: 20, petite and perfectly formed. Post by: benny on September 21, 2011, 08:33:15 PM You're just showing off now! ;D
Title: Re: 20, petite and perfectly formed. Post by: Jassy on September 21, 2011, 08:36:33 PM oh wow, fab geoff!
Title: Re: 20, petite and perfectly formed. Post by: DEADLOCK on September 21, 2011, 08:44:51 PM Thats a amazing mate top quality finds
Title: Re: 20, petite and perfectly formed. Post by: dances with badgers on September 21, 2011, 08:57:46 PM oh sorry i thought you where talkin about me then geoff :o
Title: Re: 20, petite and perfectly formed. Post by: bajero on September 21, 2011, 09:03:20 PM cracking little " irish" ;D
Title: Re: 20, petite and perfectly formed. Post by: herbie on September 22, 2011, 07:50:46 AM Nice finds there Geoff :)
Title: Re: 20, petite and perfectly formed. Post by: Pipster on September 22, 2011, 08:18:08 AM Well done young Geoff a very fruitful five hours ;).... I love the Irish farthing :o...... How many hammereds is that Now ::)......... Is Rob ahead ???.....lol
Title: Re: 20, petite and perfectly formed. Post by: Villan (Neil) on September 22, 2011, 08:20:06 AM A very nice selection there Geoff, well done. A return to that site will give you something to look forward to while you finish the tiling ! I know how you feel,I tiled my whole bathroom and it's a job that you can't rush, good luck with the rest of it mate. ;)
Title: Re: 20, petite and perfectly formed. Post by: Chef Geoff on September 22, 2011, 08:21:44 AM Oooh well Phil I've got 20 and off the top of my head I think Taff has got 15, but to be honest It's so long ago since he found one I can't really remember ;D
Title: Re: 20, petite and perfectly formed. Post by: tyna on September 22, 2011, 02:02:32 PM Great dirt shots Cheffy - really enjoyed looking at them :)
Title: Re: 20, petite and perfectly formed. Post by: beachboy (viv) on September 22, 2011, 07:42:49 PM geoff you had a really good days detecting there mate well done.viv
Title: Re: 20, petite and perfectly formed. Post by: rjm on September 22, 2011, 08:20:36 PM Really nice finds, Geoff. Love that half crown best! ;D ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: 20, petite and perfectly formed. Post by: Tafflaff (Rob) on September 25, 2011, 12:50:19 PM I've spent this long trying to think of something witty and sarcastic to come to you with but all I can come up with is...
'SHUT UP THATS WHY!" ;D Nah Serious fella , I'm 'Stoked' for you. ;) Title: Re: 20, petite and perfectly formed. Post by: avalon on September 26, 2011, 06:06:12 AM Great finds, keep it up 8)
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