I See More Silver :)

Paul, when I searched through the emperor you suggested, I came up with the same coin for the obverse, but wasn't too sure if the reverse matched. I will put on pics again in a few days once its had another brush down. Its quite nice 'dirt' on the coin, should come off quite easily. Do you remember the TV game show catchphrase? That's what this reminds me of, when they would get rid of 1 block at a time until contestant could guess what was underneath :)

Pish, I am Aware of the PAS thanks, just wish I could find something to notify about :) Can I report to them even if I just find bronzes? or would they not consider it worthwhile?

Hi Mash. Its always a good idea to contact your local finds liaison officer (FLO). You do this first before recording finds with the portable scheme. The FLO for Northamptonshire is Julie Cassidy and you can reach her by getting in touch with your local council office.
It's always worth while recording any find from antiquity, though I must confess, due to a time thing, I log less that I should (but I will get round to it!)
The more items that get recorded, the more info we all get.

Wow, it looks like a fouree. Base metal covered with silver.

Don't be too disappointed. It is all part of your education!

Mat, a Fourree, of Domitian, like the example below:


"Obverse
IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIIII; Head of Domitian, laureate, right
Reverse
IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P; Minerva standing right on top of rostral column, holding spear and shield; owl right"
RIC II 771

As is obvious by the date of the coin, Fourrees were being made at that time, and earlier in the Republican era.

Usually they are worn enough so that the base metal core is exposed. If there is no wear and the coin is in near mint condition, than you will need to weight the coin. Fouree coins are lighter than solid silver ones.

It's still and ancient coin with some nice details remaining, plus that hole looks like it's from and old square nail. There are collectors that like fouree and holed coins. I'd keep it.

Here is an interesting link about holed ancient coins.
http://www.forumancientcoins.com/mo...d_coins.html

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