25 YEARS of treasure hunting - MY GREATEST COIN EVER!

[@maskedman1337]

And suddenly I'm thrilled that a stranger on YT found a coin I've never heard of before. Well done--I'm glad the coin found you 😁

[@andrewcolella1755]

Great find and beautiful condition very well done 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Glad you enjoyed it Andrew. Best wishes for 2025

[@AndyGraceMedia]

Stunning and extremely rare Merk/Mark John - See if there is a mint mark below Charles bust - looks like a small thistle rather than a letter 'F'. If so it's a Type II. 2/3 of a pound Scots- also the value of a unit of land. At the time pretty much the same value as an English shilling but much rarer. Never seen one in the flesh. Congrats!! Truly awesome and valuable but best of all, it's Scottish silver!!

[@Dordi-rz7jc]

I love the history that you provide for us and also the excitement over that Charles 2nd silver coin! Congrats John!

[@Mountainman2468]

To think that somebody, centuries ago, handled that and dropped it when walking across that very ground. Mind blowing.

[@morepork559]

I bet he was drunk and tried copying the teenagers chucking the lead seals to see how far they could get them, and then he realized what he'd just done. The idiot! I bet his wife just killed him. I bet he never told her, though.

[@SongOfSongsOneTwelve]

I love the editing when you superimpose a coin’s image on the ones you find!

[@tanithmessenger3581]

OMG! What a coin!!! Nice one John 😀Never apologise for being excited by a find!! I'm sure everyone here will agree that we were all almost as excited as you!! Well deserved find, Happy Silver Anniversary again!! 🎆🎇🎉🥂Slàinte Mhath! Yiamas!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Thanks Tanith. What a feeling and what a club, glad you could be there with me!

[@tanithmessenger3581]

@thescottishdetectorist so welcome! Was a joy to watch 😍 Glad to have been there. Always great to learn about different coins too. Here's to the next discovery 😎 P.S. How many beers would it have bought you? 😂

[@mikepetrucha2774]

You know it's an amazing find when you are speechless. Don't apologize for having a genuine reaction to a find. That's why we love to watch your video. Right now I'm suffering through a cold, but this video put a smile on my face and lifted my spirits. Congratulations John!

[@simonhedger9378]

Wowzers John I’ve never heard of that coin but what an absolute stunner - well done Sir 🥳💪

[@sniddley]

I couldn’t be happier for you John, your calm demeanor and true excitement are palpable. I will just say, I wish I was there. The current behavior of my fellow Americans is shameful, I can always come to the Scottish Detectorist to lift my spirits, Thank you.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Thanks for the kind words. Quite a shock getting that I can tell you! Glad you enjoyed

[@ginnyhardy-uf6th]

Unbelievable!, CONGRATULATIONS !!!

[@raydunhill5160]

🤑 You deserve it John!! Nobody on the internet deserves it more!!!! Congrats on a super find!!! What a video!! Absolutely gets the blood flowing!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@erinmcgrathejm4985]

13:44 Kudos for the Airplane reference (at least, that’s where I know it from!) that first field was quite dry in spots, even sandy, you might say. I started geocaching over 20 years ago…though I’m not active now, my gps is always in the car. That is a stunning coin!!!!! I liked your outro…sitting back on the couch with a celebratory scotch. Well deserved. Cheers, and ATB!

[@junco477]

Happy 25 years. Brilliant coin. It is such a joy to tromp the fields, watching over your shoulder.

[@claudepotter7763]

That is so cool love seeing people who realy love this hobby find them bucket listers I'm still trying for mine. Thanks for sharing your great find with us out here in the world.

[@PetooniaL]

John, you are just the BEST! Your enthusiasm and joyful expressions upon finding that last coin transported me too. I never miss an episode!

[@patty4091]

Congratulations! 🍾 25 years! Well worth the wait, we get to see the find! Wonderful day for you!😊

[@suzilouden5964]

Over the top.....aka dynamic exuberance, that is our John. Chapeau to the Scottish Detectorist 🎩🪙🎩

[@brynn46]

What a coincidence. I found the exact same coin a few months ago and it took me a good while to work out what it was. A lovely thing. Well done.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Congratulations 🥳 well done and merry Christmas 🎅🏻

[@amandabeckman1607]

I can’t help think about the pocket it was in and the hand that held it. What an incredible piece of history. Congratulations on such a find mate

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Thanks so much. I know, I’d love to know the story and my goodness what a loss. For a skilled person probably 2 weeks wages maybe more and for a labourer wow…. A month? Maybe more?

[@amandabeckman1607]

The mind truly boggles

[@thomaspoeta6308]

Well, not much we can say that hasn't been said! The goodness you showed the Hoover Boys came back around. It all comes back around! Much love from South Carolina, BTW, Peggy's sister just became a new Subscriber!!!!!!!

[@dm51964]

Superb find and much deserved. I can hear the Hoover Boys howling across the pond

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Glad you enjoyed it and yes, I sent them photos and they were amazed!?

[@dm51964]

@@thescottishdetectorist Your excitement said it all. Brilliant

[@marionchase-kleeves8311]

What a find! It's your new boots giving you luck!

[@michaelwyatt1143]

Fantastic coin again John. I've a massive collection of coin finds, but have never had Charles2nd silver, or an Anne. Well done.

[@raidersofthelostparkmetaldetec]

What a find, amazing coin, I have had a couple of James VI Thistle Merks last year, but that Charles II is exceptional, well done for rescuing that little piece of history 👏

[@davidstrother496]

That was just incredible, John. If I ever find anything that old, I will have the same reaction, especially since the chances of that happening here in Texas are really slim. Cheers from Texas, and may the detecting angels bring you more great finds soon.

[@jahmellesherman8224]

Fabulous find, John! Congratulations!

[@VetteVisMetaalDetectie]

Nice video again with beautiful seals. And offcourse the silver coin !!! Congratulations

[@andrewcooper1154]

Thanks for sharing that discovery with us. Could not happen to a more deserving person. Congrats on a truly remarkable piece of Scottish history.

[@olem.skalevik5381]

Congratulations.

[@kirstyellington2476]

Beautiful coin! I Cant wait to find something like this one day ive had various coins this year including some chunky romans and plenty of georges and victorias but my best best coin so far ever is an edward 1st silver hammard i will never forget that feeling like time stopped. I love this hobby i felt so excited for you when you found that! Stunning!!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Thanks Kirsty. It’s an amazing hobby isn’t it! You just never know when that cracker of a coin or relic is going to appear! I’m out tomorrow and hoping for some more treasures! Happy hunting

[@ChristianThomas-wf5dl]

Wow, what a chance find John, just spectacular. That coin has a rarity value of 88 out of 100. With 0 being the most common and 100 being the rarist. Will this have to be declared? All my best wishes to you and the family.

[@markg454]

Subscribed. Great choice on the dram, Slàinte Mhath

[@RossMacTaggart]

Well done, mate! Sending regards from Charleston, South Carolina, a city founded by that man, King Charles II!

[@thomaspoeta6308]

We are from Greer! Hello from the upstate!

[@RossMacTaggart]

@ ahhhh, way cool! I know your area well! South Carolinians unite!

[@philipatoz]

100 miles northwest, in the Columbia, SC area! Congrats!

[@RunningGrass-we7tm]

+1 No, King Charles II did not found Charleston, South Carolina, but he did grant the land to eight of his friends, who then established the settlement:   1663 King Charles II granted the Carolina territory to eight of his loyal friends, known as the Lords Proprietors.   1670 English settlers established Charles Town, named after King Charles I, on the west bank of the Ashley River.   1680 The settlement moved to its current location on Oyster Point, a peninsula between the Ashley and Cooper Rivers.  1783 The city adopted its current name of Charleston. Charleston was the first comprehensively planned town in the Thirteen Colonies. It was governed by the Grand Model, a visionary plan created by John Locke for the Lord Proprietors.

[@richardraby6266]

Lovely coin, a nice reward for your perseverance, dedication and all those hours you've put in over the years, and somehow I hoped, and sort of knew you would sign out over a drink today! Very, very pleased for you John.

[@AlterMann57]

Outstanding day in the fields, and what a beautiful coin! Definitely worthy of a wee dram. Congratulations John!

[@derekmccabe6546]

Its great to see that after 25 years the thrill is still there, as well as the rewards and surprises. Congratulations on a great find : )

[@johnburns5783]

Fantastic coin Jocky. As soon as the video started with you lying on the ground I knew it was going to be a special video. Well done again 👍👍👍👍

[@kimberlymolitor354]

Such a great find, so crushed you were by yourself!!! Fantastic way to celebrate 25 years on your favorite hobby!!!❤❤❤

[@lauramiller4701]

He wasn't alone, we were all there. :D

[@I_Am_X]

Cheers mate superb coin 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Glad you enjoyed it! What a find, honestly. Amazing 🥲

[@nigelridgeway2579]

Fantastic coin John, bet your chuffed, well you certainly put the time in, very well done, congratulations.

[@MikaelSchönemann]

Really nice find. congrats!

[@colliedollie]

You’re awesome. Yours is the best reality show ever. And how fantastic that Martin came to see your coin and The Hoover Boys helped id it. You’re a lucky man John. Happy Anniversary and here’s to lots more great outings on the fields of Perthshiire. 😉

[@terryjackson984]

You're awesome! Great history teacher, great, tour guide, and a very exciting detectorist!!! I really love how composed you are when you find a stellar item 😂! Thank you for taking us all along with you!!!

[@thomaspoeta6308]

Ditto!!

[@allenschmitz9644]

Knowing history like you makes your finds epic in a special way 😂.

[@sidepipes70]

This made my week ! GREAT COIN !!! HOOVER FOO JUICE ! WELL DONE WELL DESERVED !

[@BMW7series251]

OMG John! What a coin! I could feel your excitement through the screen!! Well done M8. Shows that a field is NEVER done! Take care, cheers, John.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks ☺️ a coin of epic proportions!!

[@zarafa7]

Wowzer! That's an absolutely AMAZING coin. Well done, John. 🎉🎉🎉 You certainly deserve this incredible find. I'm chuffed to bits for you, lad. 😊

[@pauldixon3384]

Well done John on 25 year detecting and on that belting coin

[@freefall8243]

Quick, call a medic. John is lying down.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Hahaha 🤣 I almost needed a medic as you’ll see. I’m not sure why I revert to a five year old boy on Christmas morning when I get an epic find…. But I do 🤪

[@turboz6477]

It always makes me smile! When you do! Lucky new shoes John!👍​@@thescottishdetectorist

[@peterjohnston446]

Gongratulations mate on finding a beautiful stunning coin. As you said its for moments like this why we do this hobby. Really well done mate on finding a truly crackin silver coin.👏👏🙌👏👏

[@mooselsjk5453]

Hi John Just discovered your channel through this video Love the content and the knowledge you bring to it Absolutely love scotland Ive spent quite a few holidays up there in perthshire , especially in aberfeldy , coupar angus and Dunkeld, and worked on the reinstallation of two jacobean ornate ceilings in Edinburgh castle In ‘97’ which was an amazing experience and place to be Really interesting to hear the odd roman coin comes up there And considering the history of their failure up there it really does Make me really curious to what was happening up there when they were lost Did a roman drop them or a Pictish warrior from his or her spoils of war!!?? If only we knew Any way Keep up the good work And if you are ever in suffolk you are welcome to come out with us Cheers Mat and Zoe kent

[@susanbeattie9333]

Congratulations! I hope you celebrated with a wee dram x

[@TheMtggrl]

Aw, how exciting for you, what an incredible find. I thoroughly enjoyed watching your excitement and was sad there was no one there for you to get excited with, but thank you for filming it and for sharing it here with us. YAY

[@ouzalghost8411]

It was a joy to watch and share the excitement of the find with you John, very infectious indeed what a lovely coin, congratulations 😁👍

[@Simonize41]

Well done John! Your love of history and your hobby is so warm and palpable. History is very close to my heart too, so I feel the joy in yours when you find such wonderful and amazing relics of times gone by. I absolutely love your channel; I look forward to every new video. Congratulations on finding that beautiful coin. I hope you enjoyed the wee dram. Happy 25th! All the best. Simon 🥃👍🏻

[@StephanieHart-tq8vj]

John!!! What an amazing coin. Chills! Congratulations!!!

[@PinkPowerAllyTreasureHunter]

What a heart stopper of a brilliant bucket lister find! Congratulations John! 25years 🎉👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎉 Cheers fae 🇨🇦

[@janetclark5852]

Congratulations to you John, Its a beauty.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Thanks Janet. I was like a five year old boy on Christmas morning. What a coin and what a day!!

[@donreed417]

I looked 10 times today waiting on the video. Golly what a hunt and coin

[@idigdaytona4478]

Amazing find ! Congratulations ! You just never know what will show up with a metal detector.

[@scottrobinson7739]

Well played John, thank goodness for the urge to clean those new boots, can’t wait to start my journey metal detecting, get Xmas out the way and I’m getting an XP

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Excellent Scott. What are are you in? I wish you the best of luck and happy hunting!

[@scottrobinson7739]

@ I’ve been collecting old silver coins and bullion for a few year now, I’ve always been fascinated in metal detecting and at this moment I do not own a detector but I’ll be investing in an xp after Xmas is the xp deus a good detector? I see you love the XP deus 2 a lot, I’m in Newcastle and one day would love to join you in Bonny Scotland for a day or 2 hunting,,, cheers John love watching your content and once again well done mate I’m over joyed for you 👌

[@NoraDaniels-fe6lv]

This is my first time watching your channel. What a great find. Congratulations. 🎉

[@markroberts8679]

Awesome find, thanks for sharing!

[@delsmith7725]

Congratulations John. An incredible and rare find. You've made history in Scotland many times over with all the incredible finds you and the guys discover. Great achievements 👏

[@janecroft4896]

So happy for you John. Your reaction was priceless, I couldn’t stop smiling. Beautiful coin and well deserved. The other finds were also interesting. 🎉🎉🎉

[@sandyr1789]

OMG JOHN! Congratulations on the most incredible treasure of your years of metal detecting!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Thanks Sandy. A day I won’t forget in a hurry! Thanks for coming along with me

[@dgb56bgd]

CONGRATULATIONS to my Scottish Detectorist friend, from this old man n Tennessee. What an AWESOME SILVER! A once in a lifetime find. Such a BEAUTIFUL coin. Blessings John.

[@RobPoleij]

Thank you for sharing your emotions with us. It makes me happy every time it happens. Go on this way because we all love it. Greetings from the Netherlands John. Nice your wife is happy for you too. 😊

[@annieg246]

That is great, John!!! I loved your reaction. It is great to see you get a bucket lister. ❤

[@evabutler35]

Congratulations John you brought tears to my eyes 😂so happy for you , love your excitement 👍🇨🇦

[@annekrone5176]

Congratulations John and I must say, your reaction was priceless to watch. So very pleased for you.

[@wayne9308]

Well done John amazing find, watching your channel and your excitement has what has got me to go and get my first detector and go detecting, cheers🎉

[@johnpirie3800]

Incredible find John. Very well done mate. Best wishes and regards.

[@paulmichaelbooth5230]

Absolutely brilliant Stuff John, that Charles the 2nd coin is unreal, what a great find, the only Charles 2nd I've found is a farthing but no were near as in great condition like yours.

[@kittywood4243]

Congratulations on your exceptional find.

[@jgwood10]

So happy for you John! You deserve it .

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy the video

[@stephen627]

That coin transported me back to a time of my imagination. All the years it spent in that field to be found again. What a story. Good job John, enjoy. :)

[@SKN1763]

Nothing is more exciting with metal detecting than when we meet you lying down, John!

[@deenalemon66]

Without a doubt, one of the best metal detecting videos out there. Made my day to see this coin rescued! Such an incredible history . And to think 25 year anniversary… Oh and the boots deserve a bit of praise too.

[@davidlewis9068]

An awesome find your best ever coin. Congratulations to you.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Thank you very much David. A day I won’t forget in a hurry!

[@Garden366]

Oh what a find and I LOVE your reaction when you find “a good one”! I’d just poured myself a Royal Lochnagar 12 year as I started to watch, so I’ll join you and toast to your success!

[@dh9033]

Well done John! Congratulations on the Charles II. Very well deserved by you after 25 years. 😊

[@lizmbrad]

Congratulations! Kurt and Brad over with the "Hoover Boys" told me about your channel. They uploaded a video going across the pond and hunting with you. Kurt seemed truly bummed out for not going. That is one hell of a coin! You are so very lucky to live on land that has been continuously occupied for tens of thousands of years.

[@richardlove4287]

Well done John, great coin!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Thanks Richard. What a coin and what a feeling

[@Rascal1969]

Yayyy you well done🎉👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MurrayRiverr]

Wow wow wow!!!! What an absolute pearler John!!!!!

[@dthomp06]

Wow! What a find! I’m gobsmacked! Congratulations!

[@PaulAndrewsClan]

Change of field and coil did the trick! Congrats John..... superb. It’s a bobby dazzler!

[@BrianKlein-j5m]

Congratulations John, well done and well deserved!

[@paulahiggins4301]

So fun to watch you enter a state of Coin Nirvana . 😅 So happy for you, and thanks again for taking your friends like me along for the ride!! 🎉

[@philipvaughan1027]

So bloomin chuffed for ya John, your hard work paying off. Beautiful coin, not gold but reckon we should've seen a dance there mate! A merk, pretty rare Huge congratulations again

[@Craig-g8q8k]

Well done John, what a coin! Good choice of dram too. Any speysider out of Sherry cask is scrumptious 🥃

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Amen Craig!! Many thanks. What a find

[@kkmock]

Wow! Fabulous silver John. I always love your reaction when you find something amazing. Congratulations.

[@johnsurginor]

So happy for you. I can see a branded ,' Scottish detectorist tshirt coming out with , " oh I dropped it " on it .

[@scottmoncrieff5627]

it was meant to be - you were meant to find that coin, John! Congratulations! I got goosebumps watching you find it!

[@tomt1t]

Stunning! So pleased for you John. What a find, congratulations and good luck 🤞

[@JustMe-vt5ef]

I have enjoyed your videos since day one. They have really peaked my interest in metal detecting. It's always a joy to see and hear how excited you get when you find something significant. I am so impressed at the vast knowledge of history you share as well. I genuinely teared up at your excitement for this latest gem!Congratulations John- all the blessings and good things to you!

[@Kerusso457]

Congrats on that coin John!!! What an amazing find and I’m so happy it was you that found it!! That’s a career high there but hopefully you’ll find you a hoard soon 🤞🏼

[@hapeha8229]

Congratulations! 🎉

[@teddybonotto8614]

Wow!!! Congratulations!!!

[@kimcason8764]

I have Collected coins all my life ( now 68) and I have NEVER seen one of those Coins. Great Find and Well Done Sir, well deserved find. Payback for all those hours of Tin Cans, Lumps of This or that & Musket balls..! Just a Magic find & worth a Few Pints even today..! Please keep doing what you do..! We all enjoy your 'Glee' when you find something Magic..! Cheers from Downunder to All. 🤗🦎🙏🦘✌

[@petesquarterlifecrisis887]

Amazing finds today john, congratulations on your metal detecting anniversary, well timed find of an amazing coin!