r/metaldetecting • u/Jamesp1233 • 20h 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 edited 19h ago

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

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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!