Thats Life

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That's Life

Had these finds off a field where copper/bronze always comes up in good condition. Got the two copper coins fairly quickly. Although there not classed as rare finds for England I was pleased with the their condition. Heading towards my bag for a drink I found the octagonal 17th traders century token, these are very rare and much sort after. Unfortunately as you can see there's practically no detail left on it at all. Still that's life.

Good Hunting - Robert

 

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Why can't I get both pictures on one e-mail.

Robert

 

[Johnny Ringo Silver]

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Next to the browse box, hit more attachments. Nice finds by the way!! 8) 8)

 

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Next to the browse box, hit more attachments. Nice finds by the way!! 8) 8)

Cheers for the info.

Robert

 

[dgaughan]

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cool finds robert congrats and hh

 

[CRUSADER]

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Do you have a flash on your camera, they are very dark pictures. I bet they are better than pictured.

Never had an octagonal 17th century token. As you state they are one of the most sort after type. Even with a couple of letters you should be able to ID. Can you see any?

 

[BobinSouthVA]

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wow some great finds.

Would love to see a better pic. Do you have a Macro button on your camera you could use? Also if you use a white background it may help with the lighting. I always put my items on a white sheet of paper to be shot.


Congrats on your token

 

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Yes got flash and macro, if I take pictures in good natural light they turn out. These pictures were taken about 6pm which means in England that's it's dark so house lights are on. I find that if I use the flash on finds that it just flashes back no matter what the background is.

Robert.

 

[bootybay]

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excellent finds... again good ole england strikes again... keep dreaming I will get there one of these centuries.

 

[KirkTN]

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I'd be thrilled with those finds any day friend.

Great Job

KirkTN

 

[nhbenz]

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Great finds Robert! Keep up the good work of getting history out of the ground.

 

[cheese]

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Just a thought that might help with the flash trouble you described:
I put a piece of regular paper over the flash of my camera when taking indoor macro shots of coins. This lets the flash illuminate the objects, but doesn't wash them or flash back. Works good for me.

 

[MichiganRob]

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I took the photos into Photoshop and was able to get some detail on the two coppers, albeit with a color shift but cool looking coppers you got there!

Congrats on the great find
MichiganRob

 

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Just a thought that might help with the flash trouble you described:
I put a piece of regular paper over the flash of my camera when taking indoor macro shots of coins. This lets the flash illuminate the objects, but doesn't wash them or flash back. Works good for me.

Cheers will give it a go.
Robert

 

[CRUSADER]

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Yeap, that 1675 farthing is a good one.

 

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Had the coins soaking in baby oil for a couple of days, got them out this morning and took some more pictures. They are both farthings Charles 11 -1675 and George 11 - 1739. Going out detecting this afternoon.

Good Hunting
Robert

 

[CRUSADER]

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Had the coins soaking in baby oil for a couple of days, got them out this morning and took some more pictures. They are both farthings Charles 11 -1675 and George 11 - 1739. Going out detecting this afternoon.

Good Hunting
Robert

As I said above, good 1675, about as good as you could hope for.

I going to see a display of local Archie finds this morning. I helped detect the dig.

Then have lunch & back to the sheep field for a better day I hope. Good luck this afternoon.

 

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Have a good day Crusader hope you find, think I will take the camera out today and post some pics tonight.

Remember "if in doubt dig it out"

 

[CRUSADER]

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Remember "if in doubt dig it out"

Very true, for me nowadys there is no doubt, it's just "dig it out"