William The Lion

[robfinds]

Here's yesterdays bits, the best find was the medieval cut half hammered silver coin. I think it's scotish maybe of king william 1 the lion 1165-1214 AD. Another interesting find was the small ring, looks like a bird ring, but why in silver. The field is set so I hope to get a few more hours on it this afternoon before the crop comes through.

HH Robert.

 

[MD Dog]

Very nice finds, quite the assortment there.

P.S. would like to here more details about the finds. Like location IE: Farmers field, private backyard, you know just general stuff, How deep, what machine etc......?

 

[CRUSADER]

Excellent example of William I (the Lion). We found our First of this King only a few months ago (Cut Qrter).

You can See:
HVE:W[ALTER]
1165-1214

These were often cut at the mint, as a qrter was still a lot of money. So very likely yours was cut pior to it being used.

 

[shaun7]

very nice

have you just started on this field or just found a good section?

 

[allen]

way to go on that sweet assortment of relics..

 

[Mackaydon]

I find it interesting (being 'of the Clan') that the reference to "Lion" was given to William not for his valor (or valour, if you wish) but for replacing the dragon on the arms of Scotland by the lion rampart.
Coins of William I were also issue posthumously--up to about 1230 and contained the inscription: HVE WALTER, the moneyer at Perth. Excellent finds!!
Source: Seaby's Coins and Tokens of Scotland, First Edition, (1972) pp. 17-18.

 

[robfinds]

I find it interesting (being 'of the Clan') that the reference to "Lion" was given to William not for his valor (or valour, if you wish) but for replacing the dragon on the arms of Scotland by the lion rampart.
Coins of William I were also issue posthumously--up to about 1230 and contained the inscription: HVE WALTER, the moneyer at Perth. Excellent finds!!
Source: Seaby's Coins and Tokens of Scotland, First Edition, (1972) pp. 17-18.

Good info, yes the moneyer is Hue Walter, ive had 3 of these cut halfs now from this site over the years.

 

[robfinds]

Very nice finds, quite the assortment there.

P.S. would like to here more details about the finds. Like location IE: Farmers field, private backyard, you know just general stuff, How deep, what machine etc......?

Ok, farmers sown field, the find was shallow and didn't give a very clear signal. The machine I use is a xp goldmax which is very good on small hammered coins.

 

[robfinds]

Excellent example of William I (the Lion). We found our First of this King only a few months ago (Cut Qrter).

You can See:
HVE:W[ALTER]
1165-1214

These were often cut at the mint, as a qrter was still a lot of money. So very likely yours was cut pior to it being used.

£rd one from this site Crusader over the years. Going to find the other two out I hope and post a pic.

 

[robfinds]

very nice

have you just started on this field or just found a good section?

Hello shaun, it's a field ive searched on and off for years. It's one of those fields that produces finds but doesn't have an hot spot.

 

[robfinds]

Here's a picture of the Scottish coins ive had from the site over the years.Two William the lion, and one alexander 111 (i think) 1249-86.

 

[CRUSADER]

Here's a picture of the Scottish coins ive had from the site over the years.Two William the lion, and one alexander 111 (i think) 1249-86.

very nice 8)