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The E-Sylum: Volume 23, Number 13, March 29, 2020, Article 25

MUDLARKING AND METAL DETECTING FINDS

Anne Bentley of the Massachusetts Historical Society follows Liz Anderson on Twitter. Liz is a "mudlark", one who sifts through the mud of the Thames river at low tide looking for old artifacts. Anne shared one of Liz's recent numismatic finds. Thanks! -Editor

Anne writes:

"I’m always impressed by how she succinctly puts her finds into context for her viewers."

Tallow Chandler Token

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Peeking out from the Thames mud, a late 17th Century trader’s token. Issued on behalf of Tallow Chandler Thomas Giltman of Gosswell Street, Clerkenwell. Tallow was made from the rendered fat of butchered animals, poured into a mould to make candles or soap.

To read the complete tweet, see:
https://twitter.com/liz_lizanderson/status/1237312972357283840?s=11

Anne also follows metal detectorist Nicola White. Here's one of her recent finds. -Editor

Antoninus Pius Denarius

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I recently found my first ever Roman coin whilst field detecting. Its an Antoninus Pius Denarius. Struck c 140-43 A.D. Rome Mint.Thank you to @TimothyMedhurst for the ID It was pretty exciting I have to confess! I will be taking it to my next @findsorguk visit #metaldetecting

Anne adds:

"Her excitement is very endearing, isn’t it?"

To read the complete tweet, see:
https://twitter.com/tidelineart/status/1237397692340371456?s=11

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
COINS FOUND MUDLARKING ON THE THAMES (https://www.coinbooks.org/v23/esylum_v23n06a13.html)



Wayne Homren, Editor

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