Henry VIII coin?

[boxerdog]

just found this old coin in the garden sure its Henry VIII
does anyone know more about it? i dont have a clue.
(sorry for the quality took it on my mobile)

 

[stevebrowne]

Pictures of Coins of the UK - Coins of Henry VIII

1544-1547 !! 3rd coinage groat

nice find

 

[boxerdog]

thanks chaps, thats the one steve.
wonder if its worth anything

 

[dotNetFreak]

I reckon so - Where do you live, I'll bring my shovel

Henry VIII Coins

HENRY VIII (1509-1547) Groat THIRD COINAGE 1544-1547 Southwark mint # 52047 1544-1547 England Coin coins and medals

EDIT: These are the guys to ask - http://www.spink.com/ - You can e-mail them a piccy and they'll give you an idea.

 

[Pred]

amazing!
what a buzz

i take it your missus will be bringing you a cold one out by torchlight tonight? lol

your neighbours will be calling you fred west as you'll be out there digging all night

 

[stevebrowne]

if you look on ebay completed listings, the best price was £76.87, for a coin that looks worse than yours.

 

[boxerdog]

just found this
Coins

 

[Pred]

have u ever bought in topsoil for your garden?
or is it just as is?

get the metal detector and get your neighbours involved, maybe some more lurking around

 

[Darren]

Nice find, how did you come across it?

 

[boxerdog]

just having a tidy up in the garden, was just under the surface in the bottom corner.
there is a woods at the end of the garden....hmmmmmm

 

[alex]

I don't mean to put a downer on things, but you may want to check with the local museum first. You can buy replica coins for a few quid in gift shops and although I'm not saying it definately is, you may want to check before celebrating. A neighbour of mine found a few coins and the local museum was more than happy to help.

If it does turn out to be real then congratulations on your find. If not then don't tell anyone

 

[boxerdog]

just about to stick it on ebay, see what happens i guess

 

[newguy]

I don't mean to put a downer on things, but you may want to check with the local museum first. You can buy replica coins for a few quid in gift shops and although I'm not saying it definately is, you may want to check before celebrating. A neighbour of mine found a few coins and the local museum was more than happy to help.

If it does turn out to be real then congratulations on your find. If not then don't tell anyone

I was thinking this too. Best get it checked out before getting too excited. Of course, I hope that is it real though. Maybe there are many more to be found. Keep us informed.

If you do find more of them, perhaps that would suggest that is is real. A single coin could be a replica smeone would purchase, but I'd think they're be unlikely to buy many more than that. GET DIGGIN!

 

[boxerdog]

iv got to be honest its not really exciting me, just an old coin, if it was a ring then i would be happy

 

[mat]

Found a few Roman ones round here but they arnt worth much!!!!

 

[Admin]

Nice find. I'm setting up the Acorn Domainers Metal Detecting club if anyone is interested!

I always fancied getting one of those...

Admin

 

[KarlM]

Nice find it has always interested me metal detecting but never got round to actually doing any.

 

[Pred]

iv got to be honest its not really exciting me, just an old coin, if it was a ring then i would be happy

if rings excite you, i have 'ringpiece'.co.uk for sale

 

[boxerdog]

iv always wanted a metal detector also, but never got round to it, might take a look at some in a bit
anyone want to swap for a domain before i think of what to put on ebay??

 

[boxerdog]

if rings excite you, i have 'ringpiece'.co.uk for sale

not those rings dirty boy!!