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 ...😊

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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

We can't wait!

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!!!

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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...? 😅

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.

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

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

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!

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 👏

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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.

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? 🙃

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

Prize comment John "is that green, no it's grass" - brilliant!!!

Nice one Nice finds young man from raining Cornwall 😮

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! 🎉🎉

Congrats on the amazing Scottish hammered coin!

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

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! 😃👍👍

Let's go big John!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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 🤞🏻

Thank you John. You find such incredible coins.

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

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

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.

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

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 🙈

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.

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 👏👏👏

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 👊

Incredible. Might be time to call this the “hammered” field. 😉

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!

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

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

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

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

The 1920 was the first year of 50% Silver, BUT the 1920 is a rarer year than many others, (rarest of those made from 1911-1920). so it's still a good find, because what it lacks in silver, it gains in rarity!

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

Whopping good hunt John. Makes it all worthwhile 😊

You're holding it, it's in your hand,you can believe it!!!😊😊😊😊

You finally got your Scottish hammered! She's a beauty! Congrats!

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

Awesome hunt and finds

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!!.

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

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

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

Lovely hammered. No one more deserving to find such a treasure.

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

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

Love it!!

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!