Piedforts are commonly mistaken for coins. A numismatic can detect the difference at once, but if you’re not trained in the study of ancient coinage, it’s basically a coin. Just like a precious stone is a precious stone, no matter how you cut it, however, the cut can add value only a trained eye detects.
After discovering the nature of the treasure, Ms. Harding became more and more curious about the existence of piedforts. She began wondering how and why one ended up in her backyard. She was curious.
An Extremely Rare Item
Kate’s makes four. Just four of these medallions are known to exist. Only three others, besides Ms. Harding’s, have ever been found in the UK.
In 2007, one of these rare finds was purchased by the British Museum for £1,800. Its value was not to bring Ms. Harding such fortune. Instead, this was just the beginning of her troubles.
It's a Piedfort!
Piedforts are rare to find. Unlike coins, only one piedfort of each type is made at a time. They look like coins, and they may have been used as a model for a batch of coins to be minted.
All that is known is that they are approximately twice as heavy as a coin, and the thickness is about double a coin’s thickness. Piedforts may also have been used as gifts for dignitaries or kings.
It Could Be Worth Over a Thousand Pounds
Coming across something that could be worth several thousands of dollars as a college student is a wonderful windfall.
Perhaps it could get her into a flat, or maybe go towards a car. It’s a big deal.
Overjoyed
With the details surrounding the possible sum circling through her mind, she became excited. It was thrilling to think she had dug up her very own treasure.
It had been hers all these years, and so she couldn’t help thinking about the payout.