First hammered of 2015

[robfinds]

The first session of 2015 produced the first hammered coin of 2015. Looks like an Edward III penny 1327-77, should clean up well. A good start to 2015 !!!!.

Robert.

 

[Ahab8]

Great start bud! Right where you oft off lol

 

[robfinds]

Great start bud! Right where you oft off lol

Cheers Ahab8, yes up and running.

 

[ARC]

You got hammered on the first of 2015... heh
Cool find.

 

[dustyspurs]

Nice find. How will you clean it up? Chuck

 

[Enginefitter]

Holy crap........ from the 1300's?
Am I reading that right?

Fantastic find robfinds!!!!
Happy New Year!!!!

Engine

 

[pong12211]

Great finds. Nice way to start the new year off. Thanks for sharing.

 

[robfinds]

Nice find. How will you clean it up? Chuck

Electrolysis, by far the best way on good silver coins.

 

[pepperj]

Electrolysis, by far the best way on good silver coins.

Nice hammered, thought the old spit in the foil trick would work.

 

[coinman123]

The oldest coin that I have found would probably be considered fairly modern to you. I would be shocked if I found any thing half that age (actually after doing the math I was surprised to figure out I have found a coin half that age... yes I was completely shocked finding it) Very nice hammered, a terrific start to 2015.

Coinman123,

 

[UnderMiner]

Lucky, finds are so much cooler on that side of the pond.

 

[Argentium]

Nice coin Robfinds ! Is the consensus on these that it's OK to clean them - unless you get a really rare one /mint ?

 

[BuckleBoy]

A very nice coin!

Congrats,

Buck

 

[Wildcat1750]

Nice hammered find! The only thing I have found hammered here in New England is door nails.

 

[robfinds]

Nice hammered, thought the old spit in the foil trick would work.

Hello pepperj, spit in foil is basic electrolysis, and is a good method. Using a machine though is better

 

[robfinds]

Nice coin Robfinds ! Is the consensus on these that it's OK to clean them - unless you get a really rare one /mint ?

I clean most hammered coins I find Argentium. I only leave Saxon pennies to the experts. Saxon pennies can look really stable, but can be very fragile.

 

[robfinds]

Here's some pictures after cleaning the coin. It's Edward III Treaty period 1361-69, Durham mint.Reverse reads CIVITAS DVREME. If you look at the top of the cross on the reverse. It bends over to form the shape of a bishops crozier.

Robert.

 

[pepperj]

Hello pepperj, spit in foil is basic electrolysis, and is a good method. Using a machine though is better

I really never thought of it that way Robert, how long do you cook it to get the result, as in this instance?

 

[CRUSADER]

You had the same start as us, 1 hammered same day, but I would have swapped your our Henry III for that one!

 

[Ironman!]

Very nice and congratulations!

IM