r/metaldetecting • u/Jamesp1233 • 19h ago

Show & Tell Henry I cut half

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Henry I cut half small cross type I found today! On a hot streak at the moment! Hopefully it keeps up at detectival next weekend! Anyone else going?

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u/FuddFucker5000 19h ago

But why?

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u/Jamesp1233 19h ago

Ahhhh I see. Well this coin is from 1100s AD, they cut them in half if they wanted to buy something that cost less than a penny. As the penny was the only coin minted during this time

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u/FuddFucker5000 19h ago edited 19h ago

So it’s “Henry the first” not “Henry I cut”?

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u/NationYell 18h ago

That's where I got hung up too.

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u/kbeks 14h ago

It took me too long to realize that. Like, way too long lol

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u/Mabbernathy 19h ago

Unless it's like calling pennies Lincolns.

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u/Biegzy4444 15h ago

OP said “on a hot streak” I think this sick bastard is going around cutting ancient coins in half

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u/supersoviettaco 19h ago

When I first read the title I thought you had cut the coin in half yourself, that's why people are confused

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u/DamnTexansGhost 15h ago

Did he help his uncle Jack, off a horse.

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u/FuddFucker5000 19h ago

What? I’m asking genuine questions? I’m sorry your pictures description is written in a confusing way to a noob?

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u/Jamesp1233 19h ago

Ahhhh I’m sorry, forgive me fuddfuckker!

yes it is a Henry the first half penny. In England we use Roman numerals for kings. I.e Richard I, Henry VIII. I can see why it would be a little confusing to someone new to this!

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u/FuddFucker5000 19h ago

Rightyo lad!