Cut half hammered coin

[simonthesearcher]

Found this today.I think its from Wlliam 1st (William the Lion) from Scotland.If it is it would be dated 1205-1230.The coin has been cut in half and the other half given as change,,,,come to think of it this half would have been given in change..Sorry about the differant size pics,dunno how i did that but its the same coin.

 

[Ed in KC]

Very cool find!

 

[simonthesearcher]

Just had it id as william 1st half penny so the date is 1205-1230

 

[zander10]

as always you guys in the uk find briliant stuff!

 

[havenalmighty]

gawd it is so unfair how many awesome things you find. When I come to the UK on vacation can you show me the ropes?

 

[sectshun8]

That's a heck of a good cut... awesome on the date!

 

[Deep silver]

good one Simon !!! your finds are mind blowing........we can only dream of them kinda finds on this side of the pond........good work

 

[foreverRich]

Simon,

Great find AGAIN!! Just curious. What would they have used to make such a precision cut of the coin. I know it was normal to cut coins for change, but never knew how they accomplished it.

 

[dutchroots]

This page has some examples of Scottish coins found in England.

http://colchestertreasurehunting.co.uk/F/scottishhammered.htm

 

[simonthesearcher]

Simon,

Great find AGAIN!! Just curious. What would they have used to make such a precision cut of the coin. I know it was normal to cut coins for change, but never knew how they accomplished it.

Good question rich,i dont know,but will find out