700 year old silver!

[mindcrime1988]

***I am posting this here on "Today's Find" from the advice of another viewer.

I went out metal detecting today in search of some more WWII items. I found some American rounds and a few German but then I stumbled upon this incredible beauty. I couldn't believe my eyes when I first saw it. I could tell it was silver but I just did not know how old it was. After about ten minutes of research on the internet, I figured out it is a Gros Tournois coin. These were minted in honor of King Philippe IV of France. He ruled from 1285-1314. I found a coin which is 700 years old!!! I'm still smiling on this find

***If anybody knows a little bit more about this coin, please let me know. Thanks for looking!

 

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[Mackaydon]

A coin, similar to yours, is coming up for auction this coming Tuesday, Oct. 9th. Estimated value: 100 EUR. Good luck !
http://www.coinarchives.com/aa4de6b3235550a24781f347f9d50590/img/kunker/217/image02130.jpg
and here:
http://www.coinarchives.com/w/lotviewer.php?
LotID=1278660&AucID=1171&Lot=2130&Val=6565ac728d9c8aeee78290a4e8aec82b

Don.....

 

[jewelerguy]

it's in beautiful condition. congrats!

 

[spitfire55]

Real nice.

 

[hamiddetecting]

Nice dig!

 

[Ifoundit69]

Now that is something to brag about ! Awesome score !

 

[Sooper Dave]

WOW! Incredible find! Way to go!

 

[oldsalty19]

 

[leprechaun]

Very awesome find for sure.

 

[CRUSADER]

I know nothing about this foriegn hammered other than its in great shape & only slightly clipped. Great find.

Was it in ploughed land?

 

[strateloss]

Excellent find!! Nicely done!!

 

[Mike_of_Tenn]

That is sooo AWESOME! CONGRATS!

 

[Lanny in AB]

Fantastic find--nicely done!!

All the best,

Lanny

 

[Westfront]

Thats a beaut! We did not see many french hammereds here. Big congrats!

 

[lost hunter]

Sweet find

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[GaRebel1861]

Wow! - Great find for sure.

 

[Gunrunner61]

WOW!!!!...............HH

 

[Michiganne]

Lovely! Congrats on saving that old beauty.

HH

 

[Gunrunner61]

when you magnify the image, It appears that the coin is plated or painted one. You might want to get it checked out, jmho............HH

 

[FoundInNC]

I know nothing about this foriegn hammered other than its in great shape & only slightly clipped. Great find.

Was it in ploughed land?

What do you mean by clipped? I know very little about hammered's. Thanks crusader