The Gynaecological Hammered Penny

[John Winter]

‘If the membrane bag of fluid in which the baby had developed had not broken by the time the midwife arrived the wise woman would put her hand up … and break the membrane with a specially sharpened fingernail, or a thin coin. At that time, the edges of small coins were not milled and a used groat was rather sharp.’

So John, what's that got to do with metal detecting? Something you may have missed ...
The Gynaecological Hammered Penny | John Winter

 

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[CincinnatiKid]

Another informative thread John Winter.
It has surely allowed me to appreciate where coins have been.
Then, at ending of article I read, "walk as a revenant". I once thought myself to be a minor wordsmith, yet upon reading "revenant", I was forced to consult Webster's.
Knowledge is key.
Well done sir.
Peace

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

One to be born and one after you die (or two for your eyes) for Charon to ferry you across the Styx. Great symmetry there.

 

[John Winter]

Another informative thread John Winter.
It has surely allowed me to appreciate where coins have been.
Then, at ending of article I read, "walk as a revenant". I once thought myself to be a minor wordsmith, yet upon reading "revenant", I was forced to consult Webster's.
Knowledge is key.
Well done sir.
Peace

I try to make my posts interesting, thought provoking and often educational. Since 2006 I have been writing every month in a magazine about my own finds and those of others. My blog is a kind of 'displacement activity' which I enjoy (perhaps more) and engage in it simply to escape the real work. I appreciate your comments. Like the donkey I often need a pat on the head and a lump of sugar to keep me going. Thanks for the feedback and support.

 

[mrwilburino]

‘If the membrane bag of fluid in which the baby had developed had not broken by the time the midwife arrived the wise woman would put her hand up … and break the membrane with a specially sharpened fingernail, or a thin coin.

Not too keen on infection control in those days.