Luck of the Irish !!!

[robfinds]

Had a few hammered silver Irish coins over the years. Never though lucky enough to find a farthing (until yesterday, that is). This tiny coin is a Dublin mint Edward I, minted circa 1282. Irish Edward I farthings are fairly scarce, this though is classed as the commonest variety.
Robert.

 

[sutphin]

NICE FIND ROB ....

 

[celtic fox]

nice little coin dont see to many of those well done

 

[Westfront]

Congrats Rob! First i see. Was Ire independent in the 13thC?

 

[robfinds]

Congrats Rob! First i see. Was Ire independent in the 13thC?

No Westfront, Edward I was an English king, well loved also in Scotland.

 

[Westfront]

No Westfront, Edward I was an English king, well loved also in Scotland.

Oh, an English Edward... being not very familar with all these kings i thought it was an irish Ed. Makes sense now. Thanks!

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

Neat coin.Congrats on a first.
I expect with the small size, (about 1/3 gram as I understand it) lots were lost, but sink too deep, or maybe ignored ?

 

[robfinds]

Neat coin.Congrats on a first.
I expect with the small size, (about 1/3 gram as I understand it) lots were lost, but sink too deep, or maybe ignored ?

Hello Rick, they must have been very easy to lose, due to their tiny size. As for detecting them, over a few inches deep forget it.

 

[Ia.FurTrade]

Congrat's, Rob! You know you're on your game when you're finding those farthings!

Iowa Dale

 

[CRUSADER]

Yeap, a very rare find, one I need for my tiny Irish collection. Although the really nice King John I got this year still stands out in my memory, from a very unpromising area.
So you still have OK hunting grounds available?

 

[Ahab8]

Very nice buddy. The farthings are very hard to find over here. I'm sure they were plentiful as a small denomination making change and such. But I have found a ton of half pennies and only one farthing. Congrats on a great first my friend

 

[Scrappy]

Beautiful dig and what a coin. Simply amazing

 

[beez0404]

Hey Robert! Congrats on your find. I agree, that Edward I is the common one I am always finding here in western NC. I am like Vino when I find these and toss them in the back of the truck bed like IH pennies.

 

[robfinds]

Yeap, a very rare find, one I need for my tiny Irish collection. Although the really nice King John I got this year still stands out in my memory, from a very unpromising area.
So you still have OK hunting grounds available?

Hello Cru, yes still plenty of land to detect.

 

[CRUSADER]

Hello Cru, yes still plenty of land to detect.

You lucky dick