Saxon Gold Coin Found!

[mudslideslim]

Here are a couple of field pics of my coin moments after I dug it in England last week. As you can see it came out of the ground beautiful - just a little dirt. That's gold for you - doesnt matter how old it is. Here are the particulars: English Saxon Thrysmas gold coin - Crondall type c620 -650 AD -named after the hoard found in 1828. Sent off to the Fitzmuseum Corpus database for recording 1.26g, 11.46mm - 'Witmen type'

Click on the link below to check out the full length movie put together by the outfitter we used in England. It consists of videos I shot with the hatcam, mixed in with some great hunt footage he took along with some still shots with other finds. Enjoy!
hh
slim

Click here to view the video! http://www.colchestertreasurehunting.co.uk/thisweekfindsquick.htm
(scroll down till you see the VIDEO DOWNLOAD PAGE link.)

 

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[mudslideslim]

Yep - they picked up on the accent a couple of times. lol
hh
slim

Wow! Slim,,, Fantastic find, Congrats!!!
I had to look at the name of the poster twice,,, ol' mudslideslim in England? lol
Did any of them foreigners say anything about your accent?..
Continued Good luck, & Happy hunting~

 

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[mudslideslim]

Thanks SukiSal - I'm envious of where you live! Best of luck detecting over there.
hh
slim

Absolutely stunning, dream find!
Congrats, and thoroughly enjoyed the video.
Colchester is only down the road from me, so if any of you come over say Hi.

 

[mudslideslim]

Thanks bud - its worth a little chunk of change, but you're right - to me... priceless!
hh
slim

very nice finds keep up the good diggens
WHATS IT WORTH
BESIDES PRICELESS TO YOU...LOL

 

[bootstrap vinn]

GRRREAT find Mudslide,I don't think they could've pryed my fingers off it with a crowbar!! It may sound dishonest but I think I would have bought a pair of steel toed boots and tucked it up inside the toe liner and brought that baby home!!! Sorry folks I just couldn't help myself, the gold just brings out the pirate in me and believe me its not too far below the surface! HH, Bootstrap

 

[CRUSADER]

I hope to make a trip to the UK in '08. If that doesn't work, I'll hope to live 'til '09.

But if I make sixteen trips, I won't likely find anything anywhere close. When I see one of these world-class, once-in-a-lifetime finds, I try to imagine what the treasure finder felt. Can't even imagine it.

I HOPE YOU SELL IT (if you're inclined to) FOR A GREAT BIG WAD OF DOUGH! Rhymes with WTG!!

He may have to if the BM want it.

Agree with Crusader it could be classed as treasure because the video shows silver hammered being found. although the silver can not be associated with Saxon treasure the Gold Saxon could be associated with a medieval treasure (I.E hoard more than one coin of precious metal).

I wasn't saying it because it was Treasure Trove because it isn't. Its because you want it to leave the country which gives the BM rights to buy. If you left it in the UK its yours.

 

[mudslideslim]

gotcha. thanks.
hh
slim

I hope to make a trip to the UK in '08. If that doesn't work, I'll hope to live 'til '09.

But if I make sixteen trips, I won't likely find anything anywhere close. When I see one of these world-class, once-in-a-lifetime finds, I try to imagine what the treasure finder felt. Can't even imagine it.

I HOPE YOU SELL IT (if you're inclined to) FOR A GREAT BIG WAD OF DOUGH! Rhymes with WTG!!

He may have to if the BM want it.

Agree with Crusader it could be classed as treasure because the video shows silver hammered being found. although the silver can not be associated with Saxon treasure the Gold Saxon could be associated with a medieval treasure (I.E hoard more than one coin of precious metal).

I wasn't saying it because it was Treasure Trove because it isn't. Its because you want it to leave the country which gives the BM rights to buy. If you left it in the UK its yours.

 

[uni1angel77.]

Very Nice!!! I could only dream of such a find!!! Wait a minute, what's that I hear Rod Stewart singing "Some Guys Have All The Luck" Great job and more good finds to you!!!

 

[colonial relic hunter]

Wow what a find!

Sal I think I would have died right there when I saw it! Congratulations on the wonderful historical find! Sal keep the video's coming! I really enjoy them like everyone else.

Bill(pa)

 

[BioProfessor]

Mudslideslim,

Have you seen this?


A Real Treasure: Anglo-Saxon Gold Coin Goes On Show

February 08 2006

The British Museum showed off the newest treasure in their collection today - a very special Anglo-Saxon coin.

Shows a close-up photo of a gold coin. There's a man's head in the centre of the coin, surrounded by letters.

The coin is more than a thousand years old. It's made of gold and shows a king called Coenwulf on one side.

Coenwulf was very powerful. He ruled an area known as 'Mercia' to the Anglo-Saxons, a large part of modern-day England, from 796 to 821. Can you find his name in this picture?

The coin was found near Bedford in 2001 by a metal-detectorist. It's taken until now for the Museum to raise enough money to buy it. They had to pay £357,832 - making it the most expensive British coin ever!

So why is it important? Well - coins like this are extremely rare. This is one of only eight coins dating back to this time in history that have ever been found. Plus, it's in almost perfect condition, making it even more valuable.

 

[mudslideslim]

That is a beauty for sure! Hadn't seen that. Mine is not quite that rare. I guess I would only cry a little if the museum wanted to purchase it from me for that amount of dosh! Thanks for sharing bud.
hh
slim

Mudslideslim,

Have you seen this?


A Real Treasure: Anglo-Saxon Gold Coin Goes On Show

February 08 2006

The British Museum showed off the newest treasure in their collection today - a very special Anglo-Saxon coin.

Shows a close-up photo of a gold coin. There's a man's head in the centre of the coin, surrounded by letters.

The coin is more than a thousand years old. It's made of gold and shows a king called Coenwulf on one side.

Coenwulf was very powerful. He ruled an area known as 'Mercia' to the Anglo-Saxons, a large part of modern-day England, from 796 to 821. Can you find his name in this picture?

The coin was found near Bedford in 2001 by a metal-detectorist. It's taken until now for the Museum to raise enough money to buy it. They had to pay £357,832 - making it the most expensive British coin ever!

So why is it important? Well - coins like this are extremely rare. This is one of only eight coins dating back to this time in history that have ever been found. Plus, it's in almost perfect condition, making it even more valuable.

 

[mudslideslim]

Re: Wow what a find!

thanks bill! glad you enjoy my vids.
hh
slim

Sal I think I would have died right there when I saw it! Congratulations on the wonderful historical find! Sal keep the video's coming! I really enjoy them like everyone else.

Bill(pa)

 

[mudslideslim]

thank ya!
hh
slim

Very Nice!!! I could only dream of such a find!!! Wait a minute, what's that I hear Rod Stewart singing "Some Guys Have All The Luck" Great job and more good finds to you!!!

 

[Dirt Fishin Dale]

Slim, you’re killin me. Big congrats on that find.
What’s the chance of me finding one of those here in Florida?
SLIM to none.

 

[trashdude]

Awesome find. That'll buy you a few new metal detectors.

 

[mudslideslim]

maybe some nice early gold and silver lurking around the treasure coast over there! thanks bud.
hh
slim

Slim, you’re killin me. Big congrats on that find.
What’s the chance of me finding one of those here in Florida?
SLIM to none.

 

[mudslideslim]

thanks buddy! i was just glad i was able to pay for my batteries that day.
hh
slim

Awesome find. That'll buy you a few new metal detectors.

 

[Old Dog]

Hey slim,

Congrats on making the banner.
Sure s nice to see all the good stuff hasn't been found.

OD

 

[mudslideslim]

thanks bud - i always wanted to make the banner! - i like to imagine all of the great treasure still hiding underground.
hh
slim

http://treasureoutfitters.com

Hey slim,

Congrats on making the banner.
Sure s nice to see all the good stuff hasn't been found.

OD

 

[Colonial KirkPA]

Mudslim,

I always enjoy your videos, buddy. You have some mad skills, my friend.

Bone Dry Detecting...Kirk

 

[mudslideslim]

thanks bud - you ain't done too bad yerself with those nice early coppers and silvers
hh
slim

Mudslim,

I always enjoy your videos, buddy. You have some mad skills, my friend.

Bone Dry Detecting...Kirk