Friday Update – 16 July 2021

July 16, 2021 Peter

Editorial

For some time, I have been aware of infighting at the very heart of the NCMD with various accusations being traded between two factions. The dispute had become increasingly bitter and threats of legal action had been made. Yesterday, I learnt that one faction had moved to expel the other from the Executive Committee of the NCMD. This is a very sad state of affairs.

In other news, Kath Giles, a Manx detectorist of three years, discovers her second Viking hoard and there is a mystery treasure find that the PAS are trying to identify. Can you help?

In readers finds, there is a Merovingian Tremissis and Henry VII groat. Plus in PAS finds, a unusual Anglo-Saxon button brooch and a bird feeder.

Breaking News

Is the NCMD falling apart?

Just at a time when the NCMD needs a strong united voice, a major split has formed at the heart of the organisation.

Valuations and Identifications

In this week’s edition there are 4 new valuations including my Find of the Week and Runner Up.

Find of the Week

Merovingian Tremissis

The finder said he had been trying to get a valuation but had trouble finding someone who would help

Runner Up

Henry VII groat

This groat is a mule of two different mint marks

PAS Review

This gilded Anglo-Saxon button brooch, a bird feeder and engraved gold finger ring.

News

Kath discovers more treasure

Kath Giles, a detectorist for three years, discovers her second Viking hoard

Mystery object declared treasure

Can you help identify this mystery object which was declared treasure this week?

Previous Website Updates

You can find all previous website updates in News

Next week

Help with the next edition

Please help me with next week’s edition. If you’ve been out detecting again or taking the time to go through your collection, please contact me with anything you find of interest or would like me to identify.