DAY 7 - GOLD HAMMERED -UPDATED - UPDATED

[(to keep everyone happy)Dutch coin of EDWARD III periodCica 1351 - 1352HALF NOBLE]

This is why I took most of my holiday this week.  Who needs sun,sea & sand (apart from beach detectorist ;))  Hit the right field at the right time

I have just got back from this mornings hunt & had to share, the rest I will post after the PM hunt.

Its my earliest, best, most valuable Gold coin so far & doubles my Dad's Qrter Noble

I AM PUMPED - I thought this year may produce a gold but was beginning to lose faith.

UPDATED

(to keep everyone happy)
Dutch coin of EDWARD III period
Cica 1351 - 1352
HALF NOBLE
3.32gms of 21-22 Cwt Gold.
These are so rare, I don't have the proper books to id (nor did the experts I spoke to).  I am not worried about a full Dutch Provence id.  Dutch is good enough   However if you know, I will be happy to hear?
Valued at auction £300-400 + but depends on full ID

It was badly bent by the plough & I carefully unfolded it (I don't recommend this).  Its chewed up abit but at least its all there!

FIND OF A LIFETIME.

Fabulous Gold Coin Kevin!!!!!!

Awesome!  Nothing more to say about that!!!

You are very brave to have straightened the bend!

WOW!!!

Fabulous Gold Kevin!!!!!
Congradulations on the very excellent best find......

Keep safe...

Its a dream find for sure    
hope you hit somemore !

Doozis

It's still a beautiful coin and a fantastic find.  Congratulations.
                                                                                       Bob

I told you GOLD was going to be found soon! How deep was it? What kind of signal?

Great find, Kev! You were brave to unbend it...that probably was scary.

A big congratulations!  Truly an amazing find. . . I'm so glad you didn't find that yesterday.

HH on day 8!

I told you GOLD was going to be found soon! How deep was it? What kind of signal?

Great find, Kev! You were brave to unbend it...that probably was scary.

Good signal, sounded like deep lead.  Got better when I scrap off the lose mud, then about 4inches deep.

It was scary but I have practiced on silver many times.  I knew this was high grade thin gold which would bend more easily than silver.  1 rule: never bend it in the centre of the bend as its already weak.

SUPER!  Very Happy for you, the feeling you must have had when first seeing it will last a lifetime I hope!!  Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don

SUPER!  Very Happy for you, the feeling you must have had when first seeing it will last a lifetime I hope!!  Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don

I made some crazyman noises which people may have heard some miles away   Plus my Rex Hunt Kiss before placing in the pouch.

That is an Outstanding, Fantastic, Fabulous, and Extremely Wonderful Find! Again, English fields are the best! I am moving to England and I am going to follow you around! The other day, when I answered your post on my thread, I wished you luck in finding Roman Gold. Okay, it's not Roman, but it's GOLD and so cool! Now get back out there and find more!
Congratulations!

That is an Outstanding, fantastic, fabulous, and extremely wonderful find! Again, English fields are the best! I am moving to England and I am going to follow you around! The other day, when I answered your post on my thread, I wished you luck in finding Roman Gold. Okay, it's not Roman, but it's GOLD and so cool! Now get back out there and find more!
Congratulations!

I still have the Gold Roman 5 year plan.  It may happen, but its like winning the lottery & I don't gamble anymore.

That is absolutely beautiful Kev.  Just think of the history behind that coin, who owned it, how it got lost, etc.  Truly an outstanding find.  Look forward to your afternoon post.
HH Roy

That is an Outstanding, fantastic, fabulous, and extremely wonderful find! Again, English fields are the best! I am moving to England and I am going to follow you around! The other day, when I answered your post on my thread, I wished you luck in finding Roman Gold. Okay, it's not Roman, but it's GOLD and so cool! Now get back out there and find more!
Congratulations!

I still have the Gold Roman 5 year plan.  It may happen, but its like winning the lottery & I don't gamble anymore.

Exactly how I feel. When I started MDing, in October 2004, I never really thought about finding a gold coin, since the odds are it's not going to happen, so why waste time day dreaming about it.  Though, since I was hunting old areas (old for the States), I did think about find an early 19th century Capped or Draped Bust silver Half or Quarter. I just thought that was more realistic than gold. Well, when I totally least expected it, I found my 1825 George IV Gold Sovereign on March 23, 2006. Finally, as you stated, finding Roman Gold is like hitting the lottery, but at least in your part of the world, the possibility is always there!

Banner for sure, mate!

WOW!  Super find!

How thin is it?  Looks thinner than a US dime...  Also amazing detail for being so old and in the ground so long.  It this typical for gold coins?

DCMatt

Kevin,

You absolutly are the best in the U.K. ;)

Bud, did you tell the farmer yet? He may want it.

[OUTSTANDING!!!!!]

OUTSTANDING!!!!!

Awesome find, you deserve it after all you hard work. Hope it makes banner too. HH,
                                                                                                                   Donny

Kevin, would it still be worth that much after the slight bend?

absolutely fantastic find      truly amazing   congrats and can't wait to see what you dig next

WOW!  Super find!

How thin is it?  Looks thinner than a US dime...  Also amazing detail for being so old and in the ground so long.  It this typical for gold coins?

DCMatt

1.5mm

Yeap, gold this quality comes out like the day its made.  Can't wait to see the roman one ;)

OMG, Dude you just made the banner and made me very jealous!!! Amazing ,what we all hope for . Huge congratulations!!!!

Bud, did you tell the farmer yet? He may want it.

No we show this farmer after we finish the field unless its Treasure Trove (which this isn't).  I will probably give him $200 (£100) to keep it.

This hobbie costs me money as I never sell stuff. (other than the odd item)

FANTASTIC!!!!!  You deserve this one, Crusader!  What a beautiful coin.  What is wonderful is that it is not only gold but also in great shape.  I'm glad the unbending of the coin worked out without a hitch.  This is banner material for sure.  Been a while since the banner has changed.  It's about time! 

Congrats!


Buckleboy

FANTASTIC!!!!!  You deserve this one, Crusader!  What a beautiful coin.  What is wonderful is that it is not only gold but also in great shape.  I'm glad the unbending of the coin worked out without a hitch.  This is banner material for sure.  Been a while since the banner has changed.  It's about time! 
Congrats!


Buckleboy

Amen! I was only up there for three weeks...most of those have been up there for about two months now...we need a change!

wow sweet

Yo, dude, how much was that coin worth back in the 1350s to the person carrying it? A dollar?

Yo, dude, how much was that coin worth back in the 1350s to the person carrying it? A dollar?

A Half Noble was worth - 40 Pennies

40 Pennies = 80 Halfpennies

40 Pennies = 160 Farthings

1 farthing would buy you a number of items.

This would be 4 months wages for 90% of the populus.  Only 10% of people would ever see one.

Great find, but do you get to keep it?

Great find, but do you get to keep it?

Yes, with some sweet talking to the farmer.

Great find, but do you get to keep it?

Yes, with some sweet talking to the farmer.

He actually would want it? I would keep my .

Great find, but do you get to keep it?

Yes, with some sweet talking to the farmer.

He actually would want it? I would keep my .

I know, but it my honesty that has got me the land in the first place.  So I will continue show every farmer 100% of what I find on their land.

Great find, but do you get to keep it?

Yes, with some sweet talking to the farmer.

He actually would want it? I would keep my .

I know, but it my honesty that has got me the land in the first place.  So I will continue show every farmer 100% of what I find on their land.

Fair enough, but there some things that need to be kept secret...that is my opinion, if I knew the landowner would want it. I do tell the landowners what I find though...BUT, if I found a gold coin, my lips would be sealed...that is just me and I bet others on here would agree, but won't state it so bluntly.

Good lord, what a find!!

Great find, but do you get to keep it?

Yes, with some sweet talking to the farmer.

He actually would want it? I would keep my .

I know, but it my honesty that has got me the land in the first place.  So I will continue show every farmer 100% of what I find on their land.

Fair enough, but there some things that need to be kept secret...that is my opinion, if I knew the landowner would want it. I do tell the landowners what I find though...BUT, if I found a gold coin, my lips would be sealed...that is just me and I bet others on here would agree, but won't state it so bluntly.

What gold coin?  I don't remember finding a gold coin...

Just thought of somthing,now you have to change your avator. LOL

Crusader,
You Sir are truly amazing! It's always a thrill to see your posts, but this one took the cake!
CONGRATS to you on a wonderful find. I'm very happy for you.
A banner day for sure.
-MM-

Wow Crusader, you have done it again  I hope you get to hang onto it..... It should sit next to my coin on the banner for sure  ;)

God bless
Peter

That's a Banner coin for sure!

It's also very pretty. I love the design. Good for you! Nice going!

Congratulations!


Ridley

Great find crusader!! I'd love one of those. I'll be in colchester next friday for two weeks. that would make the trip!!!!!!!!

I also agree with you the land owner should get to see every item dug from his field. Unless your paying for the right to detect and keep no questions asked. But I don't personally know any landowners that would go for that.

keep up the great finds and may your increadible luck/skill continue.

Chicago Ron

FANTASTIC FIND!!! That is really a beautifull coin!

Dear Moderator,

BANNER NOW!!!!!!

Have a nice day.

Awesome coin.  Thats incredible.  i wish I could find a gold coin or two.  That will definately make the banner and push my coin over one more slot.  Great job!!

Fricking Awesome Crusader, Super congrats, it's a real beauty.

Holy Snappin' Sheep S@*t. 
Absolutely gorgeous.  You deserve it mate for all the time you have put in.
Be hard to top that one  ;) (don't think you'd need to anyway)

Congrats big time Crusader on the wonderful gold coin. Amazing!!!!

Smiles!
BDoo

 
 
 
 


                         

That's just outstanding!!!!!!!!! Hope you get to keep it, you deserve it.

Man thats sweeettt

Incredible find Crusader.  Definately far beyond anything that is my best find.

Rev

Crusader, yes, yes,yes, wtg what a awesome find when i said now go get some more hammerd coins you did, what a stud,  awesome find my friend, happy hunting, there might be more?  hunt it hard, tg   

  Who needs sun,sea & sand (apart from beach detectorist ;))  Hit the right field at the right time

With the history you have there I would be hard pressed to get to a beach, I would be too busy searching the fields just like you are. I love history, the chance to find artifacts that old is a dream to me.

Fantastic Find Crusader!

wow sweet coin grats

thanks for posting great pictures

Whew, what a beautiful gold coin, a big congrats!  I think you out did yourself this time, LOL.  HH, Mike 

  :oSUPACALAFRAGALISTICASPEALADOSIOUS (or something like that)!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Man you hit the JACKPOT JACKPOT JACKPOT!! That is definitely a BANNER buddy!  That is one of the MOST BEAUTIFUL THINGS that I have EVER laid eyes upon!!!  I am feeling as if I am living up to that slogan "The Yellow Metal that makes the White Man crazy!"  because I definitely am crazy about that find Bud.  That is a blessing that the plow bent it back instead of breaking it-its always good to see the upside in every situation -  BEYOND great find bud

Absolutely fantastic, Crusader!!  Congratulations!! 

Is this your first gold coin?   

Woot! love that.

Nice find, and good for you.

Dig it-ken

This deserves to be a banner shot.

Congrats!

Badger

Crusader you sure it wasn't bent as a love token. I understand that they did this back then. The lover bent the coin and gave it to his loved one as a sign of his love.
Grubby

40 pennies would be the most expensive love token I have heard of.  Only kings at that time could afford such Love.  It has several marks from the plough (and when I say plough, more likely the rotavator thingy that flattens down the roughly ploughed soil)

The coin you trying to flatten is thicker than mine, & I would probaly leave it as is.

excellent find  congrats  ;)

Bump for the banner!

That is a find of a lifetime CRUSADER... Great BIG Congrats to you... Thanks for sharing this amazing find  ...

HH Robert

That is awesome! Looks like you did a good job straitening and cleaning it. I've found hammered coins but no gold ones yet. Well done!

Wow- I wanna get hammerd too.... 

Congrats!

Crusader, I never cease to be amazed at your finds and your knowledge of what you dig! You are really making me hope for some great finds in Yorkshire in November.
Happy Hunting,
Ron

Thanks for all your kind comments.

I thought this was a banner item for sure?

10 time rarer than my Galba Denarius.  Maybe they should switch them?

congrats Crusader!! Most definately a banner find. I'm sure you saw the thread that asked why it had not yet been posted on the banner. It has disapeared for some reason.

congrats Crusader!! Most definately a banner find. I'm sure you saw the thread that asked why it had not yet been posted on the banner. It has disapeared for some reason.

No I missed that.  What happened?

someone else had started a thread asking why it was not on the banner. I tried finding it yesterday and Tuesday to no avail. I replied to it with something along the lines of:

give it time, the mods may be out looking for their own gold and also said that maybe they were waiting for Kirkpa to post something better. Of course that was said in jest.

Hey, you made the banner, buddy! 

Nice work!!!! 


Cheers,

Buckleboy

Congrats on making the banner, brother!

Well done,
You've found the holy grail of MDers.
I understand about straightening out bent coins, I've done it my self, just couldn't
resist it. 

                    Dave.

 Big congrats on making the banner again !! and I have a 1767 1 Heller(luckily not silver though) that I tried to straighten out and of course it cracked in half.     I like Dave just could not look at it folded any longer .LOL

Beautiful find, congrats 

 I love the way the banner looks ,finds from many different countries!  Every where in the world has different and and colorfull history.

Way cool.

Daryl

Crusader, I am proud to have you next to me on the banner. Congratulations and keep up the great work  ;)

God bless
Peter

WOW. Just, wow!

Thanks everyone & special thanks to the mods.

It maybe another 20 years before I beat this one

Congratulations on the banner.  I was beginning to think this wasn't going to be put up there.  Thankfully it was,  and well deserved.  One more banner find and my coin is outta there.  I cant complain though.  It's been there since about August 10th. 

Congrats!

NICE FIND KEEP IT UP 

Finally up there in all it's glory!!!

Well done and congrats!!

Amazing - congrats!

Ahhhh.....The 1300's wonderful century......      Great find,I bet an expert could straighten it so you wouldn't even know.

Wow that is one fantastic find.  Superb!!

Postalrevnant

Well done Crusader, I know it's deserved from the amount of time you've put in, and the posts you've put up.
Do you think you will get it back, or will the museums keep it? Good thing your dad didn't find it, or he might have discovered the sharp end of your shovel!
Only one problem guv, where to from here old chap?
Keep swingin, the moose.

Well done Crusader, I know it's deserved from the amount of time you've put in, and the posts you've put up.
Do you think you will get it back, or will the museums keep it? Good thing your dad didn't find it, or he might have discovered the sharp end of your shovel!
Only one problem guv, where to from here old chap?
Keep swingin, the moose.

As discussed further up.  By Law its mine based on what ever I have agreed with the landowner.  I will give him some money to keep it & he will be happy.

Crusader,
That is an awsome gold coin..congrats.  I wish you many more.

NJ

ok I wanna move to England..  Holey Moley...

woOh! antique...keEp it!! f i were you i won't trade it...

Wow!!!    Congrats on a super find....love how gold cleans up and shows all that detail..

You said it...find of a lifetime...totally awesome..

HH, Hank

Sweet fricken J@S*S!  Congrats!  Wish I could find the likes of that (but I live in so. cal - oh well).  Nice find!

I'm not worthy! - my finds are just plain rubbish compared to yours.  Great job!

I think there's something patently unfair about your hunting ground that produced an incredible gold coin that was made BEFORE C'LUMBUS DISCOVERED THE GROUND WE HUNT ON.

It's like the real estate people say:  Location, location, location.  Congratulations on a 'Banner Find If Ever There Was One'!!

And thanks, as ever, for the privilege of seeing the wondrous stuff you dig up.