Blew hard here in England for one complete day and a bit. Three tides occurred during this period and blew in the direction I wanted. All this was very unexpected but welcome! Headed to an old tiny port which has a good history and produces some nice coins on occasion. Some parts were well scoured, whilst my main spot was covered in fine silt. Initially found a few buttons and clay pipes (one marked PR on the bowl) no coins until the last hour. The George II Farthing, of which few turn up unlike Halfpennies, was a cracker. Far more interesting than most hammered I dig up. It ranks as one of the best early coppers I've ever recovered. All the copper coins darken over time which can make them look less cleaned. The last find was a huge pewter buckle finely decorated somewhat flattened but never dug that type before, I love it! This would normally never survive in soil that size & being pewter. Dating I think to 1730-80 leaning towards the earlier date. Will have to try a handful of other places very quickly to check for any scouring before the sand returns.
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