This 15th Century gold coin, found recently by metal detectorists Keith Young and Lisa Stephenson, is one of 30 gold and silver coins minted in the 1400s they found in the Scottish border lands near St Mary’s Loch. Article and more images in comments. [1536×2048]
by whatatwit
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**Metal detectorists unearth 15th Century coin hoard**
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> Keith Young and Lisa Stephenson discovered 30 gold and silver coins in close proximity in the Cappercleuch area which is near St Mary’s Loch.
> The coins are a mix of Scottish and English coins, comprising English silver groats minted by Henry V (1413-1422) to Edward IV (1461-1483), and Scottish gold demy and half-demys of James I (1406-1437) and James II (1437-1460).
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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y98w4leyqo
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I thought metal detecting was illegal in the UK?
https://www.reddit.com/r/metaldetecting/s/4IyYRvSxan
Imagine how mad the last owner was who dropped it.
Gonna rewatch Detectorists now
If you like metal detecting you should check out Iron Mike Metal detecting on YouTube. Very wholesome and likable dude finding cool ass stuff.