Jaichim24
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I finally confirmed that I had permission to detect the yard around an old house I had previously been given permission to detect the woods surrounding it. I had little luck in the woods due to the overgrowth and thorn bushes!
As I suspected, the yard yielded better results. The coolest was a 2 penny token all the way from England!!! It appears that the token originated from a Billiards maker from the 1800's, Twist & Morris. I was able to find a similar token via Google images that said S Twist on it, perhaps an earlier version before Mr. Morris joined?
Windows on Warwickshire -English Twopenny Token
The other cool part is the other side of the token that references the Rose & Crown pub, on Market St in Stafford. I believe the pub is a bit famous, and is still in operation today. From my research it was built in 1830, which means the token dates after that but before 1900. I found the Facebook page of the Rose & Thorn and left them a message and they thought it was pretty cool token.
I love finding things like this that have interesting history. It seems unusual that a token like this would make it to America as it doesn't seem to have any worth in America. I can only imagine!
Enjoy the pics.
As I suspected, the yard yielded better results. The coolest was a 2 penny token all the way from England!!! It appears that the token originated from a Billiards maker from the 1800's, Twist & Morris. I was able to find a similar token via Google images that said S Twist on it, perhaps an earlier version before Mr. Morris joined?
Windows on Warwickshire -English Twopenny Token
The other cool part is the other side of the token that references the Rose & Crown pub, on Market St in Stafford. I believe the pub is a bit famous, and is still in operation today. From my research it was built in 1830, which means the token dates after that but before 1900. I found the Facebook page of the Rose & Thorn and left them a message and they thought it was pretty cool token.
I love finding things like this that have interesting history. It seems unusual that a token like this would make it to America as it doesn't seem to have any worth in America. I can only imagine!
Enjoy the pics.
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