The Track-Way Site - Day 7 - 2 Hammered, SAXON SCEAT & CAROLINGIAN GOLD COIN...

[CRUSADER]

Wow, what a day... worked hard for it; in the morning battling the frozen ground & then walking in soup in the afternoon.
For some time we have thought this field our best hope for our Wish List No.2 - Saxon Gold Coin; like the British Crondall types or I would have excepted the Frankish Tremissis. However Cru'dad found a cut third of a coin similar to this (still awaiting official ID);

Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XIX Sessions 3 & 4 - Adams Collection Lot 2210

CAROLINGIANS. Louis 'le Pieux' (the Pious). As Emperor Louis...

www.numisbids.com

It was struck in circa AD830, during our middle Saxon period but is Frankish, unless its a British Imitation, so not sure if it counts yet. Whatever it turns out to be it's Extremely Rare.

5.5hrs;

2 Scrappies (1 pierced twice)
71 Buttons - Best 1 day total from this field
West Kent Militia Button, circa 1800
2 Lead Tokens
English Jetton
Medieval Horse Pendant
Broken Saxon Strap-end
6th C AD Saxon Brooch bit
Tudor Lace Chape
1926 Sixpence
Edward I Penny
Henry III cut half
Saxon Sceat
Carolingian Solidus? AD830 (cut third) - A complete example was worth 30 Pennies, a months pay for a skilled workmen. Our theory is they cut it to make 10 pennies worth. Not see this type of cut other than on Viking hack pieces.
UPDATE:
''The cut solidus is certainly an interesting find. EMC now has 24 of these Frisian or Anglo-Saxon imitations of the Louis the Pius solidus, 5 of which are cut fractions. They were probably cut as gold bullion and I don't think that they were intended as specific denominations.''

 

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[Steve in PA]

Great hunt. Congrats on the gold

 

[Aureus]

Awesome finds as usual. Big congratulations on the cut Carolingian gold!

 

[Digger RJ]

Wow, what a day... worked hard for it; in the morning battling the frozen ground & then walking in soup in the afternoon.
For some time we have thought this field our best hope for our Wish List No.2 - Saxon Gold Coin; like the British Crondall types or I would have excepted the Frankish Tremissis. However Cru'dad found a cut third of a coin similar to this (still awaiting official ID);

Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XIX Sessions 3 & 4 - Adams Collection Lot 2210

CAROLINGIANS. Louis 'le Pieux' (the Pious). As Emperor Louis...

www.numisbids.com

It was struck in circa AD830, during our middle Saxon period but is Frankish, unless its a British Imitation, so not sure if it counts yet. Whatever it turns out to be it's Extremely Rare.

5.5hrs;

2 Scrappies (1 pierced twice)
71 Buttons - Best 1 day total from this field
West Kent Militia Button, circa 1800
2 Lead Tokens
English Jetton
Medieval Horse Pendant
Broken Saxon Strap-end
6th C AD Saxon Brooch bit
Tudor Lace Chape
1926 Sixpence
Edward I Penny
Henry III cut half
Saxon Sceat
Carolingian Solidus? AD830 (cut third) - A complete example was worth 30 Pennies, a months pay for a skilled workmen. Our theory is they cut it to make 10 pennies worth. Not see this type of cut other than on Viking hack pieces.

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What a Day!!!!! Huge congrats!!!! Outstanding!!!

 

[Kray Gelder]

You guys are in a league of your own. Stunning gold piece! Congrats.

 

[iAmMike]

Woot, you are always digging up neat and awesome stuff but I don't see gold in your posts everyday, congrats!

 

[HIGHSTRUNG]

Very nice finds. Congrats!

 

[Coinstar magnet]

Wow, what a day... worked hard for it; in the morning battling the frozen ground & then walking in soup in the afternoon.
For some time we have thought this field our best hope for our Wish List No.2 - Saxon Gold Coin; like the British Crondall types or I would have excepted the Frankish Tremissis. However Cru'dad found a cut third of a coin similar to this (still awaiting official ID);

Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XIX Sessions 3 & 4 - Adams Collection Lot 2210

CAROLINGIANS. Louis 'le Pieux' (the Pious). As Emperor Louis...

www.numisbids.com

It was struck in circa AD830, during our middle Saxon period but is Frankish, unless its a British Imitation, so not sure if it counts yet. Whatever it turns out to be it's Extremely Rare.

5.5hrs;

2 Scrappies (1 pierced twice)
71 Buttons - Best 1 day total from this field
West Kent Militia Button, circa 1800
2 Lead Tokens
English Jetton
Medieval Horse Pendant
Broken Saxon Strap-end
6th C AD Saxon Brooch bit
Tudor Lace Chape
1926 Sixpence
Edward I Penny
Henry III cut half
Saxon Sceat
Carolingian Solidus? AD830 (cut third) - A complete example was worth 30 Pennies, a months pay for a skilled workmen. Our theory is they cut it to make 10 pennies worth. Not see this type of cut other than on Viking hack pieces.

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Amazing as usual....just amazing....

 

[Nathan W]

Just unreal, What country are you hunting in?

 

[WG2020]

Wow, what a day... worked hard for it; in the morning battling the frozen ground & then walking in soup in the afternoon.
For some time we have thought this field our best hope for our Wish List No.2 - Saxon Gold Coin; like the British Crondall types or I would have excepted the Frankish Tremissis. However Cru'dad found a cut third of a coin similar to this (still awaiting official ID);

Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XIX Sessions 3 & 4 - Adams Collection Lot 2210

CAROLINGIANS. Louis 'le Pieux' (the Pious). As Emperor Louis...

www.numisbids.com

It was struck in circa AD830, during our middle Saxon period but is Frankish, unless its a British Imitation, so not sure if it counts yet. Whatever it turns out to be it's Extremely Rare.

5.5hrs;

2 Scrappies (1 pierced twice)
71 Buttons - Best 1 day total from this field
West Kent Militia Button, circa 1800
2 Lead Tokens
English Jetton
Medieval Horse Pendant
Broken Saxon Strap-end
6th C AD Saxon Brooch bit
Tudor Lace Chape
1926 Sixpence
Edward I Penny
Henry III cut half
Saxon Sceat
Carolingian Solidus? AD830 (cut third) - A complete example was worth 30 Pennies, a months pay for a skilled workmen. Our theory is they cut it to make 10 pennies worth. Not see this type of cut other than on Viking hack pieces.

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Cru,

A really big congratulations to Cru’dad and you, Frankish gold, WOW. I am constantly amazed what the two of you find. Each of your posts are like mini history lessons - I for one really appreciate them. Good luck with your hunts. Walt

 

[CRUSADER]

Just unreal, What country are you hunting in?

UK

 

[CRUSADER]

UPDATE:
''The cut solidus is certainly an interesting find. EMC now has 24 of these Frisian or Anglo-Saxon imitations of the Louis the Pius solidus, 5 of which are cut fractions. They were probably cut as gold bullion and I don't think that they were intended as specific denominations.''

I think this counts broadly as a 'Saxon Gold Coin', but as Cru'dad found it & it is borderline, I'm keeping my Wish List No.2 on the list.....

 

[river roamer]

Very nice variety of finds Congrats

 

[Argentium]

Greetings Cru ! Huge congrats that is insane. !- the quality , variety , and quantity continue to amaze !!🍻

 

[jewelerguy]

outstanding!

 

[lenmac65]

Great finds. That gold piece is awesome. Now you just need to find the other two thirds😁.

 

[Silvermonkey]

You and Cru'Dad make a pretty remarkable detecting duo. Congratulations on the cut gold coin ( and all of your other stellar finds). Simply outstanding!

 

[Westfront]

Wow, so close...I know you will get your Saxon Gold. I love these coins because they are minted just next to my door and they are really rare. I dont even know they made counterfeits. Congrats to Crudad!

 

[ArfieBoy]

Just more and more and more great finds.! Congratulations on the cut gold! Very cool. Thanks again for sharing with us all.

 

[Gare]

Fantastic hunt Congratulations on the gold MANY THANKS for sharing !!