September 2018 UK Tour

[Ken C]

I just got back from my second 2018 UK tour. I found three hammered coins again this time, including a King John I (1199-1216) and a Queen Elizabeth I Penny (1570s '/ double struck). One of my best relics was a quarter of an ounce round trade weight of James 1st circa 1603-25. The weight is of the 'stacking cup' type. The upper has the following stamped marks, the sword of St Paul, an ewer (the London Founders mark), and a crowned 'I' to denote James 1st. Below is a collage I created highlighting the trip.

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[Bucknut]

Looks like you did really well! Great job with the collage of pics. Do you go over there with one of those vacation outfits that get you permissions too? That would be tempting to do.

[Ken C]

Looks like you did really well! Great job with the collage of pics. Do you go over there with one of those vacation outfits that get you permissions too? That would be tempting to do.

Yes, it was with www.MetalDetectingHolidays.com and I'll be returning in September 2019. They are booked solid until then. It would be great to dig in the UK with people I'm on a forum with!

[Full Metal Digger]

Ken,
I am toying with the idea of getting over to England for one of these hunts myself. Perhaps I can time it to coincide with one of your trips. Maybe ILL Digger or Digger Don can come too.

[Ken C]

Ken,
I am toying with the idea of getting over to England for one of these hunts myself. Perhaps I can time it to coincide with one of your trips. Maybe ILL Digger or Digger Don can come too.

That would be really cool. There are 3-4 spots open in the Sept 2019 tour, which was just added when I was there. It fills up fast. Shout if you have any questions and I'll do my best to answer them.

[Digger_O'Dell]

Great hunting! A trip like that is certainly on my bucket list! Maybe we should start putting together an AD group hunt there for a couple years out. Allow folks to bank some vacation funds and have room for everyone who might want to go.
In the mean time, I'm still trying to make an east coast trip, maybe with the Illinois boys!

[Ill Digger]

Oh man!! That's a cool collage Ken! You found some cool stuff! The trade weight is really sweet! Of course silver, hammies ,and gold are the goal. And you picked up some nice pieces! :thumbsup02:

Congrats!! :grin:

I fly out in 23 days for my second go at the English county side!! I'm chomping at the bit!! :drool:

[BTV Digger]

Very nice Ken. John the 1st...geezums that's old! Love the collage and congrats on more hammered sir!

John

[Donnie B]

Ya gotta love hammered coins. You just gotta!

[Ken C]

Thanks everyone. It was a fun trip. Hopefully everyone gets to try it at least once in their life.

[aloldstuff]

Great story and pictures. Congrats on getting some more hammered and all the other goodies. I can't even imagine the thrill of getting a hammered......:envious: