Pastures new with Jaydogg and Julia Domna . . .

[Neil]

I have hardly been detecting in the past 13 months due to a series of bone injuries, and came close to giving up detecting a few months ago as I was so fed up with the leg and couldn't see it ever really improving. Glad I didn't take that rash decision.

Anyway my latest fracture is now thankfully on the mend, and I jumped at the chance to meet up with my oldest detecting partner and good mate Jaydogg for a trip to a farm he has permission for in deepest darkest Gwent for a days detecting.

On arrival we have a mixture of stubble, crop (which the farmer was happy for us to go on) and pasture to play with. As a side note this is one of the nicest farmers I have ever met, and he likes Jaydogg so much he has now given him sole detecting rights to the farm.

First find of the day fell to myself in the shape of a tiny silver band - which must only fit a child. This was closely followed by more silver in the stem of a foreign silver spoon. Realising the break was pretty new - I searched in circles around the find hole and about 5 foot away I found the matching bowl. Gutted the plough had clearly just got to it before I did. There's always something bitter sweet with damaged detecting finds!

Next up came the first of five Romans for the day that was a bit nibbled, but began to set the theme. Shortly after this I found what I believe to be half a ring and certainly has an age - my gut says late Roman.

Soon my faith and passion for detecting was to be reignited, as at only three inches down out popped the beautiful Juila Domna, blinking at her first sight of daylight in the best part of 1900 years. To say I was over the moon would be an understatement as this was only my fifth denarii to date!

I have been researching the coin and I am struggling on the reverse - any help from our resident Roman experts Doc, Alan, Probono, Cheffy or anyone else would be greatly appreciated.

Not long after we left the stubble and headed to pastures new where Jaydogg pulled out the most unusual Love Token in the shape of a silver coin of Louis 14th dating to 1712. A cracker to add to his bulging Love Token collection.

Not long after this Jaydogg also found a Medieval brooch - that's needs a bit of TLC to clean it up. Love it though and it still has an intact pin making it all the more special.

That was about it as dusk was drawing in around us and Jaydogg had an appointment with The Cult that was not to be missed.

Big thanks for the invite out mate - my "Detecting Faith" has now been fully restored.

Cheers
Neil

[Neil]

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[Chef Geoff]

A great day out Neil and glad to see you back in the saddle, I just love that brooch it's a cracker. Your Denarius is in lovely condition and is a variation of this one; http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/sear5/s6600.html
 

[Neil]

Thanks Chef -much appreciated

The buckle is a beauty - looking forward to seeing it when Johnny has cleaned and waxed it.

See you soon
Neil

[Zeus (Joel)]

well done guys, some lovely finds there

[diggerdave1]

Well found Neil.... ....

[handyman [Alan}]

Great finds Neil, what a way to get ones detecting mojo back!

Well done jaydogg as well, what a great result all round.

[The Doc]

Great finds, well done both 

[Da Monkey]

Cracking finds, good to hear Jaydogg has managed to keep your interest alive and kicking      looking forward to seeing that brooch cleaned up

[congerman]

very nice finds well searched 

[herbie]

great finds well done fellas

[Dryland]

Well done you two , on some cracking finds. Oh and Neil, you could have dressed a bit smarter
for the photo 

[Val Beechey]

Great days detecting Neil. So glad to hear you're out and about again.

Val

[Dale]

A good show of finds, well done both

[gesza]

well done that man