Charles I Shilling 1639 - 1640 My second Hammered! Yippee

[DavidBeard]

I'm busy searching that field that I found my Roman Brooch in - probably a quarter covered - have a few things yet to photograph but I thought I'd just share this first:
My second hammered
A lovely Charles I silver Shilling, Tower Mint under Charles I, 1639 - 1640.
Obverse: profile bust left with mark of value 'XII' behind and legend CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX with 'Triangle' mintmark.
Reverse: cross moline over shield of arms with legend CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO and same mintmark.
Weighs 5.5grams 29mm Diameter
Well pleased - here are the pics:

 

[CRUSADER]

Was this with the etrac & how deep?

Strange how often people start off a collection (in this case hammered) with some of the hardest to find. Your probably never get another Shilling in your life (lets how I wrong ) Amazing!

 

[dragonsbreath]

A very fine coin indeed.well done and good luck for the future...

 

[olekyground]

Wow! I dream about pulling a coin that old out of the ground! CONGRATS!!!

 

[CRUSADER]

I think its Spinks 2010 no. 2796 or 2797 - F-£50, VF-£200

This is what its all about, I knew you would hit it eventually as you have done the time & worked hard. Still more to come

I'm voting BANNER on this one 8) 8)

PS. you should have posted something for scale as these are huge! (but you can't tell)

 

[HISPAN]

Nice coin

 

[Iron Patch]

I see you've stepped up your game from a crusty Victoria penny, and a dug brooch. So what will be next!

 

[Iron Patch]

Was this with the etrac & how deep?

Strange how often people start off a collection (in this case hammered) with some of the hardest to find.

For example maybe Romeo. (8 reale)

 

[DavidBeard]

Was this with the etrac & how deep?

Strange how often people start off a collection (in this case hammered) with some of the hardest to find. Your probably never get another Shilling in your life (lets how I wrong ) Amazing!

Yes, this is with the Etrac - the Lobo; sadly, is collecting dust in the spare room.
This was at about 10" or more I'd say - it wasn't a clear signal at first - but clearly indicated it was very deep and not Iron, it wasn't until it was in the pile of soil I'd dug out of the hole that it gave me a clear silver signal and sound - and wow! was that strong. Made my day.

 

[Iron Patch]

Was this with the etrac & how deep?

Strange how often people start off a collection (in this case hammered) with some of the hardest to find. Your probably never get another Shilling in your life (lets how I wrong ) Amazing!

but clearly indicated it was very deep and not Iron,

That's it right there! Why I love my Minelab!

 

[CRUSADER]

Was this with the etrac & how deep?

Strange how often people start off a collection (in this case hammered) with some of the hardest to find. Your probably never get another Shilling in your life (lets how I wrong ) Amazing!

Yes, this is with the Etrac - the Lobo; sadly, is collecting dust in the spare room.
This was at about 10" or more I'd say - it wasn't a clear signal at first - but clearly indicated it was very deep and not Iron, it wasn't until it was in the pile of soil I'd dug out of the hole that it gave me a clear silver signal and sound - and wow! was that strong. Made my day.

sounds like you learning the in's & outs of the new machine, keep listening for them deeper sounds. If they are like the XP big coil then they are kinda iffy but you learn they are deep & not iron as you say

 

[DavidBeard]

sounds like you learning the in's & outs of the new machine, keep listening for them deeper sounds. If they are like the XP big coil then they are kinda iffy but you learn they are deep & not iron as you say

I hope I have as much luck tomorrow - The Derby group have organised a one-day dig up at Braithwell in Yorkshire - looking forward to it - got my lunch packed already

 

[robfinds]

David,
That's an impressive coin, pure history

Robert.

 

[Alnitak]

You are very fortunate to find dirty pennies made of silver.

Are the streets of London paved with gold?

I'm here for work at the moment, and I can assure you they are not.

 

[DavidBeard]

...Are the streets of London paved with gold?...

I've heard that they are but I live many miles away from London - half way between London and Scotland, here the streets are paved with cobble stones and cow manure!

 

[DavidBeard]

David,
That's an impressive coin, pure history

Robert.

Thanks Rob - I'm coming up your neck of the woods in the morning, its going to be a glorious sunny day.

 

[hammered]

Really nice hammy . Well done Dave.

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