Started bk detecting today with a bang Richard 1st (LIONHEART) coin dated 1189 AD :)

jimmy uk · Sep 4, 2013

Hi folks from around the world haven't been on here for the whole year due to falling out of the hobbie in the hot UK summer but started back again today and i have my bug back

i found my first Richard 1st silver hammered coin dated 1189-1199 AD who was famously called the "Lionheart" if people don't know who he was please read this Wiki all about this King of England Richard I of England - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

thanks for reading n well done on all the great finds lately :headbang:

Sawyer · Sep 4, 2013

Finding something that old would cause all my circuits to short out! Looks to be in great shape. I hope you find many more like it! Good luck and keep swinging!

vpnavy · Sep 4, 2013

arrowhead82 · Sep 4, 2013

wow, amazing find! we don't find many coins that old over here in america.
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Roland58 · Sep 4, 2013

arrowhead82 said:
wow, amazing find! we don't find many coins that old over here in america.
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Could be because America isn't that old? :icon_jokercolor:

And Jimmie......do you really have hot summers in the UK? What do you consider "hot?" It has been hovering around 100 degrees F for over a week here in Texas and the humidity is high.....we have 'air you can wear.' I bet you are glad you got back out.....that's an amazing find!!! Congrats!!!