First silver hammered of the year

[hodge]

A spur of the moment decision to get out detecting this morning resulted in a totally unexpected find. I only had the morning free as I'd made a commitment to do one or two jobs at home today. I went to a field that I'd detected on a number of times before, and had found a reasonable number of old coins - including hammered silver coinage of Edward 1st & 2nd. I'd set a deadline of 11:30am at which I'd pack up & get off home to get the jobs done. Only found 4 coins in the 2 1/2 hour session, these were pre-decimal pennies dated to 1875 & 1953, a halfpenny of 1872...and the big one... a Silver Groat of Edward IV, date range of 1464 - 1870. Validated at www.ukdfd.co.uk - (reference 23462)
A very nice coin, and my first silver of any type in 2010.

 

[hodge]

Bump.

Will be some time until we see another hammered as nice as this on Tnet

Thanks Crusader... watch this space 'cos I'm out again on Sunday and I've got "PMA" (positive mental attitude), I'm going to find another nice hammered - "I can feel it in me water "... Well we'll see, I'll report back whatever the day brings!
hodge

 

[Ed-NH]

Absolutely beautiful! I love the hammereds that you find over there

 

[CRUSADER]

Bump.

Will be some time until we see another hammered as nice as this on Tnet

Thanks Crusader... watch this space 'cos I'm out again on Sunday and I've got "PMA" (positive mental attitude), I'm going to find another nice hammered - "I can feel it in me water "... Well we'll see, I'll report back whatever the day brings!
hodge

good luck, I'm feeling positive (ish), as we have another new stubble field to try. Its 2 fields over from the Villa field that had the two Gold Celtic & plenty of Roman Coins/Brooches etc. so might be something

 

[hodge]

Bump.

Will be some time until we see another hammered as nice as this on Tnet

Thanks Crusader... watch this space 'cos I'm out again on Sunday and I've got "PMA" (positive mental attitude), I'm going to find another nice hammered - "I can feel it in me water "... Well we'll see, I'll report back whatever the day brings!
hodge

good luck, I'm feeling positive (ish), as we have another new stubble field to try. Its 2 fields over from the Villa field that had the two Gold Celtic & plenty of Roman Coins/Brooches etc. so might be something

Good luck to you to mate, happy hunting.
Just as an aside... how would you rate / classify my coin as regards condition e.g. fine or v.fine? I'd be interested in your opinion.
hodge

 

[CRUSADER]

Bump.

Will be some time until we see another hammered as nice as this on Tnet

Thanks Crusader... watch this space 'cos I'm out again on Sunday and I've got "PMA" (positive mental attitude), I'm going to find another nice hammered - "I can feel it in me water "... Well we'll see, I'll report back whatever the day brings!
hodge

good luck, I'm feeling positive (ish), as we have another new stubble field to try. Its 2 fields over from the Villa field that had the two Gold Celtic & plenty of Roman Coins/Brooches etc. so might be something

Good luck to you to mate, happy hunting.
Just as an aside... how would you rate / classify my coin as regards condition e.g. fine or v.fine? I'd be interested in your opinion.
hodge

Obv-Nearly VF
Rev-VF+

 

[hodge]

Bump.

Will be some time until we see another hammered as nice as this on Tnet

Thanks Crusader... watch this space 'cos I'm out again on Sunday and I've got "PMA" (positive mental attitude), I'm going to find another nice hammered - "I can feel it in me water "... Well we'll see, I'll report back whatever the day brings!
hodge

good luck, I'm feeling positive (ish), as we have another new stubble field to try. Its 2 fields over from the Villa field that had the two Gold Celtic & plenty of Roman Coins/Brooches etc. so might be something

Good luck to you to mate, happy hunting.
Just as an aside... how would you rate / classify my coin as regards condition e.g. fine or v.fine? I'd be interested in your opinion.
hodge

Obv-Nearly VF
Rev-VF+

Cheers Cru, pretty much my thoughts but nice to have a second opinion.
I think its about time to put this topic to bed now, cheers all & thanks for the comments & opinions.
hodge

 

[hodge]

Bump.

Will be some time until we see another hammered as nice as this on Tnet

Thanks Crusader... watch this space 'cos I'm out again on Sunday and I've got "PMA" (positive mental attitude), I'm going to find another nice hammered - "I can feel it in me water "... Well we'll see, I'll report back whatever the day brings!
hodge

Reporting back as I promised...
Failure, utter failure. No hammered... The feeling in me water must have been gas!
I did find three mediocre coins. I'll clean them up for photos then post them later in the day, but they really are a let down...
hodge

 

[shaun7]

Bump.

Will be some time until we see another hammered as nice as this on Tnet

Thanks Crusader... watch this space 'cos I'm out again on Sunday and I've got "PMA" (positive mental attitude), I'm going to find another nice hammered - "I can feel it in me water "... Well we'll see, I'll report back whatever the day brings!
hodge

Reporting back as I promised...
Failure, utter failure. No hammered... The feeling in me water must have been gas!
I did find three mediocre coins. I'll clean them up for photos then post them later in the day, but they really are a let down...
hodge

I hate that no hammered feeling It makes it feel like you haven't found anything!

 

[CRUSADER]

Bump.

Will be some time until we see another hammered as nice as this on Tnet

Thanks Crusader... watch this space 'cos I'm out again on Sunday and I've got "PMA" (positive mental attitude), I'm going to find another nice hammered - "I can feel it in me water "... Well we'll see, I'll report back whatever the day brings!
hodge

Reporting back as I promised...
Failure, utter failure. No hammered... The feeling in me water must have been gas!
I did find three mediocre coins. I'll clean them up for photos then post them later in the day, but they really are a let down...
hodge

Cheers, it sucks sometimes. But Dad & I always joked during these times, saying how much more fun it is when we are in a good field shouting 'Roman Coin'......'Roman Coin'....every other step 8)

Just posted a successful field walk on new land but will need to wait until harvest

 

[hodge]

I always try to find a positive at times like this... on this occasion I'm thinking "Hammereds wouldn't be special if you found them every time you went out"... but its little comfort right now!

Bump.

Will be some time until we see another hammered as nice as this on Tnet

Thanks Crusader... watch this space 'cos I'm out again on Sunday and I've got "PMA" (positive mental attitude), I'm going to find another nice hammered - "I can feel it in me water "... Well we'll see, I'll report back whatever the day brings!
hodge

Reporting back as I promised...
Failure, utter failure. No hammered... The feeling in me water must have been gas!
I did find three mediocre coins. I'll clean them up for photos then post them later in the day, but they really are a let down...
hodge

I hate that no hammered feeling It makes it feel like you haven't found anything!

 

[shaun7]

I always try to find a positive at times like this... on this occasion I'm thinking "Hammereds wouldn't be special if you found them every time you went out"... but its little comfort right now!

Bump.

Will be some time until we see another hammered as nice as this on Tnet

Thanks Crusader... watch this space 'cos I'm out again on Sunday and I've got "PMA" (positive mental attitude), I'm going to find another nice hammered - "I can feel it in me water "... Well we'll see, I'll report back whatever the day brings!
hodge

Reporting back as I promised...
Failure, utter failure. No hammered... The feeling in me water must have been gas!
I did find three mediocre coins. I'll clean them up for photos then post them later in the day, but they really are a let down...
hodge

I hate that no hammered feeling It makes it feel like you haven't found anything!

You're right there Hodge Still tuff after wading around in mud all day carrying a spade that weighs a tonne

 

[CRUSADER]

I always try to find a positive at times like this... on this occasion I'm thinking "Hammereds wouldn't be special if you found them every time you went out"... but its little comfort right now!

Bump.

Will be some time until we see another hammered as nice as this on Tnet

Thanks Crusader... watch this space 'cos I'm out again on Sunday and I've got "PMA" (positive mental attitude), I'm going to find another nice hammered - "I can feel it in me water "... Well we'll see, I'll report back whatever the day brings!
hodge

Reporting back as I promised...
Failure, utter failure. No hammered... The feeling in me water must have been gas!
I did find three mediocre coins. I'll clean them up for photos then post them later in the day, but they really are a let down...
hodge

I hate that no hammered feeling It makes it feel like you haven't found anything!

You're right there Hodge Still tuff after wading around in mud all day carrying a spade that weighs a tonne

I feel a song coming on.......detectin blues......

 

[shaun7]

I always try to find a positive at times like this... on this occasion I'm thinking "Hammereds wouldn't be special if you found them every time you went out"... but its little comfort right now!

Bump.

Will be some time until we see another hammered as nice as this on Tnet

Thanks Crusader... watch this space 'cos I'm out again on Sunday and I've got "PMA" (positive mental attitude), I'm going to find another nice hammered - "I can feel it in me water "... Well we'll see, I'll report back whatever the day brings!
hodge

Reporting back as I promised...
Failure, utter failure. No hammered... The feeling in me water must have been gas!
I did find three mediocre coins. I'll clean them up for photos then post them later in the day, but they really are a let down...
hodge

I hate that no hammered feeling It makes it feel like you haven't found anything!

You're right there Hodge Still tuff after wading around in mud all day carrying a spade that weighs a tonne

I feel a song coming on.......detectin blues......

You start!

 

[hodge]

I always try to find a positive at times like this... on this occasion I'm thinking "Hammereds wouldn't be special if you found them every time you went out"... but its little comfort right now!

Bump.

Will be some time until we see another hammered as nice as this on Tnet

Thanks Crusader... watch this space 'cos I'm out again on Sunday and I've got "PMA" (positive mental attitude), I'm going to find another nice hammered - "I can feel it in me water "... Well we'll see, I'll report back whatever the day brings!
hodge

Reporting back as I promised...
Failure, utter failure. No hammered... The feeling in me water must have been gas!
I did find three mediocre coins. I'll clean them up for photos then post them later in the day, but they really are a let down...
hodge

I hate that no hammered feeling It makes it feel like you haven't found anything!

You're right there Hodge Still tuff after wading around in mud all day carrying a spade that weighs a tonne

Shaun, your spade must be bigger than mine....is that the secret of succesful detecting - have a big spade?

 

[shaun7]

I always try to find a positive at times like this... on this occasion I'm thinking "Hammereds wouldn't be special if you found them every time you went out"... but its little comfort right now!

Bump.

Will be some time until we see another hammered as nice as this on Tnet

Thanks Crusader... watch this space 'cos I'm out again on Sunday and I've got "PMA" (positive mental attitude), I'm going to find another nice hammered - "I can feel it in me water "... Well we'll see, I'll report back whatever the day brings!
hodge

Reporting back as I promised...
Failure, utter failure. No hammered... The feeling in me water must have been gas!
I did find three mediocre coins. I'll clean them up for photos then post them later in the day, but they really are a let down...
hodge

I hate that no hammered feeling It makes it feel like you haven't found anything!

You're right there Hodge Still tuff after wading around in mud all day carrying a spade that weighs a tonne

Shaun, your spade must be bigger than mine....is that the secret of succesful detecting - have a big spade?

Absolutely

 

[hodge]

I always try to find a positive at times like this... on this occasion I'm thinking "Hammereds wouldn't be special if you found them every time you went out"... but its little comfort right now!

Bump.

Will be some time until we see another hammered as nice as this on Tnet

Thanks Crusader... watch this space 'cos I'm out again on Sunday and I've got "PMA" (positive mental attitude), I'm going to find another nice hammered - "I can feel it in me water "... Well we'll see, I'll report back whatever the day brings!
hodge

Reporting back as I promised...
Failure, utter failure. No hammered... The feeling in me water must have been gas!
I did find three mediocre coins. I'll clean them up for photos then post them later in the day, but they really are a let down...
hodge

I hate that no hammered feeling It makes it feel like you haven't found anything!

You're right there Hodge Still tuff after wading around in mud all day carrying a spade that weighs a tonne

Shaun, your spade must be bigger than mine....is that the secret of succesful detecting - have a big spade?

Absolutely

Ok Shaun, I asked for that....
Nice one mate

 

[Silver Searcher]

I always try to find a positive at times like this... on this occasion I'm thinking "Hammereds wouldn't be special if you found them every time you went out"... but its little comfort right now!

Bump.

Will be some time until we see another hammered as nice as this on Tnet

Thanks Crusader... watch this space 'cos I'm out again on Sunday and I've got "PMA" (positive mental attitude), I'm going to find another nice hammered - "I can feel it in me water "... Well we'll see, I'll report back whatever the day brings!
hodge

Reporting back as I promised...
Failure, utter failure. No hammered... The feeling in me water must have been gas!
I did find three mediocre coins. I'll clean them up for photos then post them later in the day, but they really are a let down...
hodge

I hate that no hammered feeling It makes it feel like you haven't found anything!

You're right there Hodge Still tuff after wading around in mud all day carrying a spade that weighs a tonne

Shaun, your spade must be bigger than mine....is that the secret of succesful detecting - have a big spade?

Absolutely

Them three lads at the rally could have done with that, digging the lump of Iron four foot down

SS

 

[shaun7]

I always try to find a positive at times like this... on this occasion I'm thinking "Hammereds wouldn't be special if you found them every time you went out"... but its little comfort right now!

Bump.

Will be some time until we see another hammered as nice as this on Tnet

Thanks Crusader... watch this space 'cos I'm out again on Sunday and I've got "PMA" (positive mental attitude), I'm going to find another nice hammered - "I can feel it in me water "... Well we'll see, I'll report back whatever the day brings!
hodge

Reporting back as I promised...
Failure, utter failure. No hammered... The feeling in me water must have been gas!
I did find three mediocre coins. I'll clean them up for photos then post them later in the day, but they really are a let down...
hodge

I hate that no hammered feeling It makes it feel like you haven't found anything!

You're right there Hodge Still tuff after wading around in mud all day carrying a spade that weighs a tonne

Shaun, your spade must be bigger than mine....is that the secret of succesful detecting - have a big spade?

Absolutely

Them three lads at the rally could have done with that, digging the lump of Iron four foot down

SS

I hate to say this, but that was some hole

 

[IronSpike]

Nice one hodge

Great start for the year

 

[CSbrasshunter]

Beautiful groat Hodge! I've got a fledgling hammered silver collection that ranges from Henry II to Charles I. But I've yet to pick up an Edward VI hammered of any type. Got HVIII and EI, but no EIV!

Congratulations!