Metal detectorist unearths stunning £15,000 gold hat pin from 1485 which may have belonged to King Edward IV
Metal detectorist Lisa Grace spotted the Medieval jewel in freshly-ploughed field
It is believed that the piece is linked to Edward IV, who lived from 1442 - 1483
Specialists speculate that the piece may have been lost in battle in the area
The King wore strikingly similar pieces and is designed as a sun in splendour - the personal emblem of Edward IVClick Here
stunning £15,000 gold hat pin from 1485
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Re: stunning £15,000 gold hat pin from 1485
Wow, what a lovely little find
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Re: stunning £15,000 gold hat pin from 1485
Thats a cracking find for sure and saved for future generations to enjoy.
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Re: stunning £15,000 gold hat pin from 1485
:shock:amazing well saved... thanks for sharing...
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Re: stunning £15,000 gold hat pin from 1485
Now I do like that - what an amazing find
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Re: stunning £15,000 gold hat pin from 1485
Lisa has always held that magic touch, and has done it again. Well done lass, what has Adam had to say ?
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