What is a ‘Siege Token’?
It is unlikely that any of you have ever come across one in America - unless you've been digging across the pond, of course.
Nevertheless, this may still interest you!
Today I’m continuing with the grave robber theme started in my last post but one. A recent story from the Australian newspaper Sunday Herald Sun caught my attention …
Hawking rings or ‘vervels’ are rare detectorist finds. They were once attached to the leg of a bird of prey as a mark of ownership … a modern analogy would be a pigeon ring that bears details relating to the owner. Read more by clicking on the link:
Would you pay more than £100,000 for an old penny marked with a tiny dot?
Perhaps (especially) any Canadians reading this should go and examine those old coins you may have …
It’s all relative …
For detectorists all over the world, unearthing objects before knowing what they are invariably brings a thrill of anticipation … http://dtct.it/PeTCBp
Picture This!
I always take a camera with me when I go detecting just in case I find that Gold Angel, and then I’ll be able to take one of those ‘clod-cam’ shots that are so popular.
UK Detectorists find so many personal items like buckles, buttons and clothes fasteners in fields because in past times they were literally spread on the land along with human waste. There wasn’t a sewerage system or refuse collection as we know it today. So, how did that happen …?
Making a secure record of your finds is of paramount importance. Are you going about it the right way? Have a look at my latest blog post for my thoughts on this matter …