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Month: August 2025

August is the month of silver !!

August is the month of silver !!

A lovely early mornings metal detecting and some lovely finds today …. A Roman minum (toasted sadly) George III silver shilling (1817) Elizabeth I half groat (1582-1592) London mint …. can just make out parts of the legend “E.D.G ROSA. SINE. SPINA” which means “Elizabeth by the Grace of God – a rose without a thorn” – the Coin was worth 2d at the time ! Post medieval toy cannon – (1600-1900) possibly copper alloy Video is on my YouTube@CosmicDigs…

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Wonderful days metal detecting

Wonderful days metal detecting

It comes to something when a group did is under a minute from the house, I almost considered walking 😉A very mixed days detecting and some interesting finds came up … Roman stylus Loom weight (poss medieval) Charles II Farthing (1672-1679) George III Cartwheel 2d (1797) Lead bag seal (possibly Narva’s coat of arms) – 1585’ish Silver plated spoon handle (poss Georgian/Victorian) Victorian Penny (toasted) Coutson Hunmanby (trouser button) Improved Patent (19th century) (trouser button) And another item I’ve not…

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Invitation to Astrosummit 2026

Invitation to Astrosummit 2026

I just received a personal invitation to be a guest speaker at the  4th World Summit & Expo on Astronomy, Astrophysics & Space Science (CPD Accredited Event). This prestigious event will take place on June 22–23, 2026, in Rome, Italy. Your influential and inspiring contributions to the field would significantly enrich our program. We warmly invite you to share your insights with our audience of experts, scholars, and emerging researchers. We eagerly anticipate the possibility of welcoming you to Rome…

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