Incredibly RARE find from the 1,000 year old church field - hunting treasure with the XP DEUS 2

Another day from the dream fields of Perthshire!!
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[@JohnSmith-is8nq]

I am of Irish/Scottish descent, living in Quebec, Canada. I never went to Europe. As much as my history classes made me feel closer to my ancestral place, your videos do more in that regard. I need to go visit one day.

[@zeenatbaer138]

Imagine the scene .... An old man is walking his dog down the old trackway through the fields of Perthshire, head down against the cold and blustery weather, when above the noise of the wind he hears whooping and shouts ... he looks up and see's over in the middle of the next field, in the distance an adult male leaping and laughing and crying and shouting "hammered !! hammered !!" as the wild scottish wind swirls about him ... the old man and his dog look at each other with a sigh... they know how many whiskey bottle tops they see strewn about ...😊

[@reneeferguson7802]

😂

[@deenalemon66]

🥂🍻

[@ChrisN1973]

Scottish hammered! Get in, John, you beauty!!!!!!

[@Tseringlhatso]

Oh wow. Just wow. When I saw the stars on the back of the coin, I felt my own heart racing! and Alexander too, incredible!!! If you find anything better in this field I'll eat my hat. Even the pompom. Would love to know where it was minted.

[@nancyrogers7151]

In researching the silver hammered coin it looks to have 23 points ( on reverse side three 6 point stars and one 5 point mullet) which would mean it was minted in Aberdeen.

[@Tseringlhatso]

Thanks for that! 😀 I live near Aberdeen these days, I tend to forget what an old city it is.@@nancyrogers7151

[@ronsdigginthemidwest5502]

Oh my, John! You had a wonderful day! I was with my wife in the Mediterranean riviera, and I am still rather jealous!!! Don’t tell her!! Congratulations!!!

[@jmitch5161]

Fantastic day! Would love to have an update if pos on some of your finds that go to the museum.

[@ginnykinson6481]

The Scottish hammered coin is beautiful it's mind blowing its age and how long it has been in that field! 😲

[@jasonmaccoul]

I agree. Imagine how many machines (and horses!) have been over that coin in planting and harvesting in all the centuries.

[@stuartwhitta9333]

Hi John, I think the lead disk with the two holes might be a whirligig, two stings would be past through the holes and it would then be twisted and when you pull the strings apart it causes the disk to whirl. The smaller holes would then create a lined pattern when spinning and the teeth on the outer edge would cause the disk to make a whirling noise when it’s going round. Always enjoy your videos on both channels, congrats on the Scottish hammered.

[@ChristianThomas-wf5dl]

Agreed !!

[@bretthess6376]

You might be right

[@troymcclure4593]

Yup. I think ur right

[@irisdown9758]

How very clever of you to know that! I have since seen photos of others online and you are definitely right.

[@hayyr]

If you watch the curse of oak island they found one.of these. Thier so-called "expert" wrongly identified it as roman.

[@davemann3940]

The item at 11.20 is the hinge of a folding wooden ruler.

[@helencoates3624]

Hi John, the Scottish coin is from Alexander JIM deck d climate 1280 - 86, the first coinage, from 1250 onwards had an open cross (2 lines per arm). Well done!!! I have always had an interest in Allexander III, what a pivotal time for Scotland - and you can hold it in your hand. Congratulations.

[@Chell782]

Mrs. Jimmy loves your videos! What an awesome day of digging!

[@terryt.1643]

Hello from California! First frosty roof of the season this morning here. Nice to see your video with my morning coffee! Cheers, John. 🥰💕❤️👍👍

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Enjoy Terry! Many thanks

[@nudge220]

That Scottish hammered is absolutely amazing 🤩 I actually found one exactly the same all the way down here in Norfolk

[@Tseringlhatso]

No way! that's amazing! You must have nearly fallen over 😊

[@vinnie7789]

Funny you say that, I found 1 last year in Norfolk.

[@nudge220]

@@vinnie7789 really! I'm quite intrigued how they got here

[@edgreen5098]

Greetings from norfolk

[@jamesaitchison3750]

wow John another terrific find with the history you give us with your finds it,s easy to see why your channel is no 1 we are all sitting on edge waiting for the next video .thanks again cheers

[@pattiefitzpatrick2075]

Awesome finds, John, and I love your excitement and history lessons.

[@cathymora9106]

The Alexander coin is phenomenal!! Something that old boggles my imagination.

[@mattj6676]

The coins are amazing, I've never seen an old Scottish coin before, but I think the most interesting thing is that lead artifact. It looks hand made, I think it's pretty old. You should try non-nitrile mechanics gloves, they're similar to medical gloves but usually 6 mil or so thick, so they're a little more rugged. They will keep the wind off your hands when it's cold, they're not insulated but will keep the water off too.

[@synw3llth0rn32]

I was told by a metal detectorist who detects the Oregon trail often, that we find drawer pulls and other furniture fixtures along roads where they would have been moved by wagon. The jostling of the horse drawn wagon evidently oftentimes broke these off.

[@woodbox665]

They also often threw away furniture when the realities of the journey became apparent.

[@synw3llth0rn32]

Very true.@@woodbox665

[@loridietrich2369]

We can't wait!

[@mariagoddard611]

I love your knowledge of history. Not only do we get to see your finds, but we also get the history behind it. Very informative.

[@junco477]

Ach, John. I keep reminding myself that the fact that I am watching your post means you survived to edit and post, and did not collapse from a fit of joy in the field. Well done.

[@GARCKY]

As always, wonderful surprises. I love the history you provide for your finds. That makes your videos very special.

[@grandmakellymcdonald]

Yes! Let’s go let’s go treasure and adventure🇺🇸👵🎉✌️🌺💕

[@debradann9210]

I've been watching too much of your videos! I was at lunch the other day and looked out the windows and out of my mouth popped " Wow, its blowing a hoodie outside!" My friend looked at me and said "what!" I had to explain to him and he laughed at me like I was nuts!

[@delsmith7725]

Awesome stuff John. Yet another hammered. You got your Scottish one too 😃. Got a bit of catching up to do here. Take care buddy 😉

[@paulvallender2896]

John, firstly I admire your magnificent knowledge. What a stunning find, not a dectechorist just enjoy history. Thank you 👏🏻👏🏻

[@sammiross2817]

We get abit of both it's great!

[@Allegory_of_Wolves]

The man looks spiffy! 👍 And congrats on the finds. How cool, that you found this hammered Scottish coin. To imagine how long it has lain in the ground, and who may have been the last person before you to touch it... Also, funny to think about how so many knobs seem to be lost. Maybe someone was moving and had a chest of drawers on a horse wagon, hit a pothole, and the shifting furniture caused a knob to break off...? 😅

[@seisobs1]

Great videos and finds John, well done Sir.

[@GaliSinatra]

You should call that the Field of Dreams! Amazing finds!

[@ConiferElements]

A great day out in the field! Wonderful to see the Scotland coins. Thanks for showing them on your channel. Cheers

[@scotturquhart4311]

You know your Scottish history! Its a pleasure to listen to you!

[@carmenm.4091]

Wow! A coin from the thirteenth century…. Congratulations. It was waiting just a little over 700 years to be found by you. 🎉

[@dthomp06]

Loved the coins you found today. That Alaxandair III! Wow!

[@thedoppelganger2665]

Another fantastic hunt john,that hammered is just wow 😍😍 that field is a gold mine mate,might be worth finding out who owns the next field 🤞🤞🤞 well done mate 👏

[@markjohnnojohnson5352]

That’s the most excited I’ve seen you over a hammered mate!😂 great find have one of those beautiful coins!

[@dougsmith557]

More amazing finds from Perthshire, congratulation on the hammered Scottish coin!

[@smoggysearcher3852]

Absolutely unbelievable John!!! I just love the history lesson every time you release a new video. Loved what I just learned about Alexader the third so much so I'm about to start watching braveheart 😂 can't wait for the giveaway either I've been watching Les's ebay for a while now waiting for the tool kit hopefully I can win one off you 🤞🏻😂 along with a Scottish detectorist hat or tshirt fingers crossed for smoggysearcher 🤞🏻

[@nrivera4380]

Very nice Scottish 3 pence! So excited about all your really fabulous finds, John!

[@JenniferChedgey]

Scottish Hammered coin - just wonderful! Thank you so much for your amazing videos, love the history you provide with each special and sometimes not so special finds.

[@mykidshavetalent]

The badge is the army service corp, they supplied none weaponary provisions to the troupes 😊 Fab dig, keep up the good work!

[@user-yr9vc3wc5c]

Well done again John. The heart skips an extra beat when you spot the stars rather than pips within the cross of the coin. I think Alexander 3rd was first of the Alexander’s to mint his own coinage. Rare indeed.

[@Cathydavidson061]

Wow John, what a terrific day! Great history...It hadn't been that long ago that you were wanting a Scottish hammered coin...that was a beautiful sight!

[@jackienatale5205]

Fun day!!! Love the history. And the rainbow was just breathtaking!!!!

[@johnburns5783]

Great finds Jock ( although ye didny fine any mediaeval Coke cans ) 😂😂

[@bdewar6837]

Amazing Scottish coin with such a clear image of Alexander III, that field must be stuffed with treasures!

[@BrianMorrison-ti7iz]

That lead round piece with the two holes is a post medieval toy called a whirligig John 👍

[@permiebird937]

Fantastic finds. The silver hammered is beautiful, such an amazing piece of history. I love a good Georgian shoe buckle. That big lead piece will be one for the museum I think.

[@maureenhovey4305]

What amazing coins! Thanks for sharing the history and excitement of your finds. 😊 Looking forward to your next dig! Take care!

[@FrankMorello69]

I'm so enjoying the history you are telling about england and Scotland you are really a walking encyclopedia, if I had a school teacher like you I was all ears.....let the fields bring you and us lots of history stories....keep on digging......grtz from Belgium

[@donaldrutter1738]

I really love this channel always learn something and get a smile on my face watching and today the start made me laugh so thank you for sharing. Hello from Ohio USA those are some great finds! 😃👍👍

[@sarahhunnicutt3769]

What an incredible location to be able to detect! Congratulations on the great coins that you found today. Would you please explain to us the details of how a hammered coin is created? I am interested in understanding how it is different than a regular coin. Thank you

[@timh132]

Nice one Nice finds young man from raining Cornwall 😮

[@AlterMann57]

What a cracking good day for you John. Two great Scottish coins in very nice condition. Just think of the amount of time those coins have been swirling around in that field. Well done!

[@hugoheriz-smith]

What a day of great finds, it was so good to hear your excitement and enthusiasm!

[@ouzalghost8411]

Great finds John and, the coin with the historical back story is really interesting how do you remember all this stuff, thouroly enjoyed it.👍

[@susanbdusan2785]

Great day, John. About the Alexander III: You said that the number of points on the star indicates where the coin was made. However, I noticed two stars with six points and one with only five. (I can’t make out the fourth one.) why would that be?

[@dalriadaskillen]

What a great Alexander III coin. Fabulous. Every time you find a bawbee, I sing the song in my head. You know, ‘Ally Bally’.

[@anastasiarose9003]

Thank you. I needed to be transported to another time and your voice is very soothing to me. I needed this today.

[@paulinesalinas9443]

Oh wow so pleased for you John as I know how much you wanted a Scottish coin and what a beauty!!! Great history to go with it too and a sad story 😢. Also love that lead circular thing?? You certainly did well with your Scottish history studies too. Good hair cut! 😊Great video and such a pity the rest of your gang aren’t there to witness your finds but then more glory for you! 🎉🎉

[@sylviawitcheecomrie37]

The hammered Scottish coin is amazing. Your knowledge always astounds me. I know a lot of Scottish history but I am learning so much more from you. Thank you

[@judithsands2737]

How joyful to watch your elation. Thank you again for history & fun & anticipation. Great day!!

[@matthewgrice6902]

Thanks for the video. Congrats on finally getting your Scottish coin day, and what a find it was!

[@sammiross2817]

I've been looking forward to another video! Which days do you post? Save me checking every afternoon 😅

[@happymack6605]

Bendy thumb wins the day! 🏆 Seriously, beautiful finds; well done!

[@Nicknofish]

Luvin you're videos John, congrats on the silvers. Great history lesson as well. Cheers.

[@davidstrother496]

That is an awesome day of detecting. I know you have been hoping for a Scottish hammered coin for some time, and you finally got one! The copper coin is also very nice, considering most have no detail left. All I can think of for the lead with the fancy edges is that it looks like some type of decorative surround for a knob or pull, if such things were ever made of lead. I hope the great finds continue to come. Cheers from Texas.

[@emilygarwood1373]

I remember you saying you’d love to find a Scottish hammer coin in a previous video. And look you did. Congratulations!

[@lovelyskull3483]

Thank you John. You find such incredible coins.

[@beckyirvin2504]

Enjoy your videos for your historical content and love your Scottish accent.

[@glendamears3618]

Great finds excellent history too😊

[@TrentenLobo]

Let's go big John!

[@stefgarvie6427]

Just what you wanted congratulations great find you’ve done it again

[@user-dk6wf3hx3l]

I love the history lessons you give all of us. Reminds me of my visit to Scotland back in the mid 2010s where we had many history lessons on our tours.

[@grizzlysteele3199]

What a cracking field john! Well done on the alexander 👏 Have seen one found but never had one myself Lovely coin 👌🏻👌🏻

[@davewilson9738]

Just another day in the fields of Perthshire...you jammy bugger xD Huge grtz John!

[@SedgefieldMetalDetecting]

Beautiful hammered! Your excitement is contagious, I spent 20 minutes on my knees last week with an excellent Elizabeth 1 sixpence! I have to say I was very impressed with the speed you cleaned the George 11 up. My tea was ready and I was skipping through the video, suddenly there it was! Perfect 🙈

[@nickharmer3049]

What a great find John. I'm so pleased you got the Scottish silver. Great history lesson of Alexander iii. I didn't know of him until now. Appreciated. Good stuff buddy. Bless 👊

[@Chris17198]

John what can I say … this field just keeps giving and giving … incredible … I don’t know who was more excited about the Scottish hammered ..you or me … the more you keep finding these coins the more I’m thinking you Scott’s had that much money in times gone by they was throwing it away … I don’t recall seeing a Bobby you’ve found in such a reasonable condition like this one ..so very exciting …can’t wait to see your next visit to this field of dreams

[@juliaarmato3984]

What a fabulous field! You are sure finding some great stuff! God bless

[@davidlewis9068]

Awesome hunt and finds

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks David

[@Becca2334]

🎉Seriously!!! Wow! Field of Blessings! Cheers from 🇺🇸

[@wolfdog7265]

Wow, what a find! Unbelievable! More than 700 years in the ground and now back in your hand. 🥳 Now who was the last person to hold that coin before you? Mel Gibson? 🙃

[@raydunhill5160]

DAMN JOHN!! FABULOUS FIND AND WONDERFUL HISTORY LESSONS!!! ALWAYS ENJOY PROFFESSOR JOHN!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jasonrussell-hodge431]

Hey John so just found your channel and gotta say what a beauty it is 😂😂 Anyway it’s just incredible the age of your finds I grew up in Devon but left when I was young for New Zealand and a 200 year old find here is really old. Thanks for the awesome content 👏👏👏

[@ianross04]

That military button John... I wonder if its a Coldstream Guards tunic button??

[@billbhein2949]

Could it be a Scottish Police button?

[@stinkasscat]

Your camera work is top notch, some of the best close shots Ive ever seen from metal detector channels!! 👍👍👍

[@christywerpy63]

Oh John, what a wonderful Alexander hammered coin! I was shouting for joy with you ...hope you heard me! I know you'll find more stunning artifacts. (I did a happy dance for you too ~ HaHaHa) Cheers and see you at the next dig!

[@jimpenny8771]

The Alexander III coin is amazing. That lead relic could be a medieval spindle whorl.

[@donreed417]

Whopping good hunt John. Makes it all worthwhile 😊

[@shionasimpson9656]

Your history narrative is sublime and I really love the anticipation of each dig, I’m willing those hammered coins ! Another great informative video….. amazing field!

[@Arty53]

Really interesting finds from a wonderful site , and congratulations for finding the Scottish Bawbee 🎯

[@petesquarterlifecrisis887]

Congrats on the amazing Scottish hammered coin!

[@dougleandmaize16]

Another fantastic video John; so informative, with clear video's of your finds.I know now why your channel is so popular, and that is because other channels, only show briefly there coins without much discription, and usually slightly out of focus before moving on to another target. Well shot sir!!.

[@jimconnell8994]

A dream field John. I never miss your adventures 👍. I’m out on Sunday 🤞slainte 🥃

[@allanspeed5782]

Love it!!

[@maureenshaw737]

Unbelievable finds John, wow. Really enjoyed your commentary too, it’s great how you can pull out the history like that. Mòran taing 🙌🏻

[@robertshatto2995]

Very nice finds,, I'm learning about these King's And Queens,,everytime I watch your detecting.

[@yanncickwojciak3835]

Hello from France congratulations for the scottish money 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@peggybaxter8480]

A fantastic Scottish coin. I am sooooo happy for you? You get an Atta Boyl

[@davidlewis9068]

Give aways are awesome and your brushes and water bottle and such would be in high demand here in Florida.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks David. Coming soon I hope

[@joanhamilton2651]

Congratulations on the fantastic coins!

[@MrSearcherthelurcher]

I think the round disc of lead is some sort of whirly gig , you put a piece of string through the holes and hold it on both ends swing it round then pul the string and it spins round making a whooshing noise 🙈👍🤣