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MUDLARKING AND METAL DETECTING FINDSAnne 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
  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:
Anne also follows metal detectorist Nicola White. Here's one of her recent finds. -Editor Antoninus Pius Denarius
  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:
To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
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