Hi Guys
I have just about finished my hunt around an old church yard in my local area. Covered about 1 acre so far over the last three months.
I contacted the church pastor for his permission to search the grounds and he said that it was ok after I explained
what I would be doing and how I would leave the ground virtually undisturbed.
The tally for the coins is:-
One Penny 1x1868, 2x1947, 2x1950, 1x1873, 2x1866, 2x1875, 1x1940, 1x1881, 1x1951, 1x1907, 1x1897 and 1x1868;
Half Penny 1x1875, 1x1917, and 1x1926;
One Shilling 1x1911;
Sixpence 1x1942;
French 10cent 1x 1844.
Interesting find was the French 10cent 1844. That is the one at the bottom of the pictures. It is slightly larger and is noticeably thicker (and heavier) than the Pennies.
When I first found it, I thought that there was a lot of dirt stuck to it as it felt heavier than other pennies.
Anyone thinking of purchasing a Pinpointer for Coin/Treasure Hunting, I would highly recommend it. Saves a lot of unnecessary digging, locates the target in the ground
accurately and I found that it located the coins quite easily up to 7-8 inches into the ground at times.
I need some help with the last two photos please. The coins on the right are the ones I cannot identify. I put them beside a Penny and a Half Penny for reference.
These coins are thinner than the Penny/Half Penny and different diameters also. If anyone can help please let me know. I can take some more photos of them if you want.
CHeers Monty
