Friday Update: 28 July 2023

July 28, 2023August 4, 2023 Paul

Editorial

Part of the fascination of detecting is the back story behind the humble finds and well as the more important ones. A mass produced Victorian pencil end in PAS Finds is of a champion jockey (13 times) who tragically died far too young. And, a seal matrix, considered a Find of Note which helped 15th century sinners get to heaven quicker.

Five more readers finds including one with one the most iconic portraits on a coin – Henry VIII.

Mottisfont seal matrix goes on display

This seal was found in 2021 near the site of a former abbey in Hampshire. It was used to reduce a sinner’s time in purgatory, on the way to heaven – for a price.

Identification and Valuations

Four more readers finds this week. Thanks to all those who have sent them in

Find of the Week

Groat of Henry VIII

Steve Simmons is the finder of this groat with the iconic portrait of Henry VIII

Runner Up

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