Friday Update: 24 December 2021

December 24, 2021 Peter

Editorial

Although it’s a quieter week for readers finds this week, as we approach Christmas, two of the finds were significant for the detectorists that unearthed them. Roger told me of the barren time he had been having before unearthing an extremely rare Ancient British silver half unit and Andrew Thompson made a find that had been on his wish-list for 11 years. If you have anything in your collection that has a special significance for you, please do send in some pictures and why it means so much to you.

In PAS finds, there is a rare aureus of Claudius and the story of how he emerged from hiding from behind a curtain to become emperor.

In the news, AMDS, the new association for detectorists, have launched their insurance for detectorists as part of their £5 annual subscription, Also, there the story of the largest hoard of forged coins to be found in Britain.

Valuations and Identifications

Find of the Week

Ancient British silver half unit

Roger told me he had been trudging about in a field of very sticky mud when the coin pictured here turned up, which made his efforts worthwhile.

Runner Up

14th Century harness pendant

shield-shaped enamelled harness pendant web

Andrew Thompson said the find pictured here had been on his wish-list for 11 years prior to its discovery

PAS Finds

The story behind the imagery on this aureus of Claudius. Plus an escudo of Queen Joanna the Mad and a seal matrix of regional importance.

News

AMDS launch insurance for detectorists

There is now the chance to join fellow detectorists in an association and get insurance for only £5 per year.

Britain’s largest hoard of forged coins found

Novice detectorist finds the largest hoard of forged coins – although the forgeries are a bit unusual

Previous Website Updates

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