Mumsnet Sleuths wanted- what is this I found in my garden?

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I found this coin in my garden while planting. It looks like a coin but may be a token of some sorts- It is around 2-3 cm in diameter and metal. An inscription on one side - an alphabet I am not familiar with and a head engraved on the other. I don't imagine it is valuable, but I am very curious!!

I would also like to know why it looks like Jesus is being punched on the nose...

What an amazing find! Get digging OP!

This is the best thread ever! Do keep updated when you've confirmed what it is OP!

It seems that you should report it here...
www.nms.ac.uk/about-us/our-services/treasure-trove/

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NeedAnOffSwitch oh wow- even if I find it on my own property?

I believe so. Quite often you'll get it back after a while (though it did take years for DH thanks to covid) and if they don't want to give it back I think you get awarded a payment.

Search for your local portable antiquities officer and report the find to them. They will be able to advise you on what it is, and if it is of historical interest, it gets recorded on the finds database.

Alternatively, if you are willing to put me up, I can come and do an archaeological dig in your garden!

Cool find, OP!

That does look like a fist next to the nose, but it must be some Hebrew characters that just happen to resemble a fist.

The first bit says something like:

A Messiah
A king comes in peace

I'm not sure about the second bit "and a man is made alive (resurrected?)" or it could be "and mankind may live" or something else entirely! Definitely something to do with a man and living. The name Adam, man, earth, red and blood all share the same root and the coin is a bit confusing as the words seem to wrap onto the next line eg it says

A king comes in p
eace

דם means blood but I think the א on the line above belongs to it, making it man/mankind

I'm sure someone who speaks more than beginner's Hebrew will be along.

How exciting!

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I would also like to know why it looks like Jesus is being punched on the nose...

I am guessing the fist says ישו - Jesu

Wow, how exciting! PPs are right that it'll need reporting as treasure, but you'll likely get it back (and if not, they'll pay you for it).

You might get a flock of archaeologists out to look around your garden!

How exciting!!

That’s very cool! What a find

That’s so interesting! Will you dig for more?

It seems to be a replica of the Campo dei Fiori Medal.

What an amazing thing to find! And the day before Easter, too!

Love this thread!!

How cool! Please do keep us posted!

Definitely get a metal detector!! Sounds like a great site for it.

That's fascinating, please update if you find out more about it!

If you look up a metal detecting page on Facebook and let them know, you'll get plenty of offers from detectorists to come and check your garden out. Very handy if you need a veg patch dug for free