Results just released (ham radio contest)
Just received the results from the amateur radio contest I entered last year (morse code). 2nd in Europe and 4th in the world – happy with that and an improvement from the previous year.
Henry III long cross penny
Todays metal detecting find was a Henry III penny (class 3) around 1247~1248 London mint, Moneyer Nicole. Henry III (1216-72), silver voided long cross Penny, class 3b (1247-48), London Mint, moneyer Nicole, facing crowned head, Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding both sides, commences at top, *hENRICVS REX. ANG, rev. long voided cross pommee, trio of pellets in each angle, NICOLE ON LON, weight 1.37g (N.987; S.1363). Lightly toned, a bold very fine. The obverse Latin legend translates as “Henry King of England” and…
Smart telescope came out to play
A very rare clear night this evening so brought out the Vaonis Vespera II and imaged the Veil Nebula and also tried out the Covalens to get a wider view of this complex region. Only a 10 minute attempt on a target set that requires at least 60 minutes to gather more nebulosity and detail. But for testing this proved very capable.
Metal detecting journey so far ….
It has been a good couple of years alongside amazing company and have discovered some lovely finds. From a Bronze age socketed axe head dating to 1000BC through to 2nd/3rd Century Roman, on to pre-medieval all the way up to present day. Coins, spindle whorl’s, musketballs, a Roman fibula, buttons galore (inc several livery buttons), pocket watch winders, a partial crotal bell, buckles dating back to Roman. It has been an absolutely amazing journey. The Roman collection …
Yorkshire Air Ambulance support
An absolutely amazing Christmas function last night with the metal detecting group Wolds Detecting. Our main aim is the support of Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) and collectively raising monies together while having fun at the same time. I was totally surprised to receive a little trophy but I do need to emphasize this is a group effort as every single member chips in to support this worthy cause. The YAA rep who attended our event confirmed the amount we have…
Struck gold again !!!
George iii 1/3 guinea dated 1800, along with Wolds Detecting
Nice Roman
Managed an id on one of the Romans. Emperor: Valens Date: 364~378 Coin: Nummus Coin has the legend “SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE” (Safety of the State)
My first Anglo Saxon metal detecting find
Anglo Saxon Spindle Whorl (complete) 500~1000AD.
Choco Deluxe – my new custom program
After about 6 weeks of testing and close on 100 acres, my custom program for the XP Deus 2 metal detector has been upgraded and revamped from 3 tones to 5 tones. Running well on software version 2.0, not tried it on 3.x as of yet. I have found it very good at recognising foil scrap which comes up between 40~49 VDI and has a separate tone (so you can hear and recognise knowing to avoid). Already found 3 hammys,…
Todays metal detecting finds
The saying “a field is never done” is so true. Just covered one third of a 20 acre field (roughly) and in the past I had only ever found a few of bullets/casings, some buttons and a couple of toasted 19th century coins. Today, I only left the field as dinner time was calling but from buckles, to ornate buttons to a possible lead seal with Egginton Dairy stamped on and a broken silver hammered James I penny (1604~1619) Not…