roman coin?

[birdman]

I went to dig a signal this morning that I had detected last week but did not have time to dig. It covered alot of ground and was deep so I had a friend come along to help dig the grand riches. The area we were in is very historic( Wolfstein Germany) .There are two castles and roman history also. We walked 15 minutes up the side of a mountian till we got to the spot. Both of us dug for about 5 minutes and found a big drain pipe. I was a bit disappointed but it was worth a shot. We started detecting the mountian side .After about two hours I got an iffy signal and dug a roman coin(I hope). I am still on cloud nine!! I also found what was left of a military folding shovel but I do not know if it is German military or not. There was a German anti aircraft group there during the war. Man ,this place is full of history.The moutian side about killed us but it was worth it! I have about 9 months left before I have to come back to the states so finding this coin was a real nice surprise. Thanks for looking and happy hunting.

 

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[southbound]

Re: a good find!!

Nice coin Birdman! Guess that makes a nice going away present for you. Where are you going in the states? Vern

 

[birdman]

Re: a good find!!

Vern I won't know where I am going untill sometime in Augest.Hope I end up somewhere where the detecting is good.HH

 

[Illinois Jeff]

Re: a good find!!

VERY NICE!! THATS WHAT DETECTING IN OTHER COUNTRIES CAN BRING. NOT ONLY A CHANGE IN SCENERY, BUT A CHANGE IN TARGETS AS WELL.

 

[Roadquest]

Re: roman coin!

As always Birdman, nice finds.

Clayton

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Re: roman coin!

great story and finds Birdman...! WTG ....I like that little wing!

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: roman coin!

Another interesting group of finds, birdman. Some day you'll have lots of great memories to share.

Just think, the time will come when what you're doing today in Germany will no longer be possible for anyone. Today is the day of opportunity over there.

Keep posting these awesome finds.

Badger

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Re: roman coin!

Awesome find Bman, why didn't you show the reverse? Looks like an emporers wife on that Roman coin, should be able to figure out the date. HH, Mike

 

[Smartin]

Re: roman coin!

Bird,
Well you've done it again. A roman coin! What can anybody say to embelish your find anymore than it's worth to you already.Thanks for sharing it with us.

WTG Man, keep it up,

Smartin

 

[trk5capt]

Re: roman coin!

BIRDMAN, As Always Very Nice and Interesting Finds, Congrats. trk5capt...

 

[comfyinvermont]

Re: roman coin!

Fantastic find Birdman. Bet that's your oldest coin!! Congrats...Lance

 

[birdman]

Re: roman coin!

I scanned the back of the coin three times .It is a rider on horse back.The coin is so dark that you can not see much detail. Any info would be great. I am assuming it is roman but have not IDed it yet 100%.

 

[Southcacalaky]

Re: roman coin!

Awesome coin, Congrats, HH Art...

 

[luvmydfx]

Re: roman coin!

That is truly a great find. If only that coin could talk, oh the stories it would tell I am sure. Happy Hunting.

Luvmydfx

 

[Dave N Japan]

Re: roman coin!

You need to come to Japan and hunt with me! I wish I could come over there too, Just for a change! Great Find!

 

[River Rat]

Re: roman coin!

Bird,

Congrats...excellent find.

HH
RR

 

[tsgman]

Re: roman coin!

Man I was hoping you would find something like that! Now I hope you find a big cache of them. Tsgman

 

[Nana40]

Re: roman coin!

Come on back to Bama Bird..... hate to say that we may not be able to find anything close to that old though....

Awesome find!

 

[nhbenz]

Re: roman coin!

Nice coins Birdman! I'm pretty sure the shovel isn't German, but quite possibly US (the grip section has the smooth ring on the wrong end for a german e-tool). Some fun finds I'm sure... a great site! -Ben

 

[dneyedli@res1.mts.net]

Re: roman coin!

Nice finds birdman!
I don't want to pee in your cornflakes but, that coin you found looks like it's British or commonwealth, since the woman is queen Victoria. It looks like her younger days around 1840. I almost can read "Victoria" on your coin.
I've seen the man on horseback on other British coins too.
I hope I'm wrong and it is a roman, but it looks like Victoria to me.
Dave.