Finds of the year

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argentum40

• Dec 26, 2006

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Well as 06 comes to a close i thought i would post up some of my better finds from the past 12 months.. these are the ones what brought the biggest smile to my face...

firstly the coins

 

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argentum40

• Dec 26, 2006

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and secondly the artifacts

 

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• Dec 26, 2006

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That's some wonderful stuff there!

 

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I just love those coins, especially the silver pieces.

 

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argentum40

• Dec 26, 2006

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angellionel said:

I just love those coins, especially the silver pieces.

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the silver coins range from Stephen in the 1100s to george III 1760-1820... i love the hammies and still get excited when i find one

 

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• Dec 26, 2006

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wow, the md experience over there must be very rich, so many things can be found! is that gold near the bottom right?

 

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argentum40

• Dec 26, 2006

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tin_can said:

wow, the md experience over there must be very rich, so many things can be found! is that gold near the bottom right?

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yep sure is mate,,, coin on the left is a Edward VII half sovereign 1909 and the one on the right is a Gold Solidus of emporer Phocas 602-610AD

 

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argentum40

• Dec 26, 2006

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and the Phocas solidus

 

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• Dec 26, 2006

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Terrific pics Mick. Love those old coins

 

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argentum40

• Dec 26, 2006

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thanks susan... they are my favourite coins to find for sure...nothing like digging up a lovely hammy...well maybe a saxon silver penny might just abotu pip a hammy

 

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• Dec 26, 2006

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What a rewarding year for you ! Thanks for showing us what's out there - Steve in so az

 

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• Dec 26, 2006

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It's a Wonderful Life ain't it?

Congrats on a great year!

 

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• Dec 26, 2006

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Nice year indeed.

 

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• Dec 27, 2006

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Super finds. Thanks for sharing.

 

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good job ! wishing you a better next year.

 

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• Dec 27, 2006

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WOW, impressive, very impressive !!!!

 

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• Dec 28, 2006

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Good Job!!! It must be nice to live where the real old stuff is. Hope you have do even better next time.

 

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• Dec 29, 2006

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We need to get a :drool: smilie

 

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argentum40

• Dec 29, 2006

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Carol K said:

We need to get a :drool: smilie

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u mean like this one carol

 

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• Dec 29, 2006

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Great finds and a great year, Makes me want to move to the UK.