1793 CHAIN CENT

HEAVYMETALNUT

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2011 has to be my most memorable year as far as quantity & quality of finds.
breaking last years large copper total of 34 was an accomplishment in itself with 80 3/4's so far
Not to mention finding my 3rd 1789 George Washington inaugural button. Another goal was to dig a 1820's NY state militia Excelsior button
these 3 milestones would have satisfied me for the entire year but,it just gets better.
the highlight of 2011 for me has to be a small pocket spill of early colonial americana at a cellar hole site. 2 beautiful 1787 Connecticut coppers coins and the coveted 1793 chain cent with a rare reverse.the word AMERICA abbreviated AMERI.
I have submitted this for the upcoming Feb issue of W&ET magazines 2011 best finds issue.
Metal detecting for me,is the most rewarding hobby one can have.
The companionship & camaraderie of hunting with others who share a passion for history,whether it's showing eachother finds during the hunt,asking opinions on unidentifiable items,comparing signals at a site,cleaning your finds,taking pictures,displaying them and being an active member of this forum are just a few of the things that I most enjoy about this hobby.
I have been very blessed to have had pretty good success in the 21 years of park & old home detecting & the 4 short years I have been colonial cellar hole hunting. I hope that my finds after I'm gone will be cherished by future generations to come.
In closing I wish everyone much success in 2012 detecting.be safe and may GOD bless you all!
Dave
 

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DiggerDave in Pa.

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Jan 12, 2011
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HEAVYMETALNUT said:
2011 has to be my most memorable year as far as quantity & quality of finds.
breaking last years large copper total of 34 was an accomplishment in itself with 60 3/4 so far
Not to mention finding my 3rd 1789 George Washington inaugural button. Another goal was to dig a 1820's NY state militia Excelsior button
these 3 milestones would have satisfied me for the entire year but,it just gets better.
the highlight of 2011 for me has to be a small pocket spill of early colonial americana at a cellar hole site. 2 beautiful 1787 Connecticut coppers coins and the coveted 1793 chain cent with a rare reverse.the word AMERICA abbreviated AMERI.
I have submitted this for the upcoming Feb issue of W&ET magazines 2011 best finds issue.
Metal detecting for me,is the most rewarding hobby one can have.
The companionship & camaraderie of hunting with others who share a passion for history,whether it's showing eachother finds during the hunt,asking opinions on unidentifiable items,comparing signals at a site,cleaning your finds,taking pictures,displaying them and being an active member of this forum are just a few of the things that I most enjoy about this hobby.
I have been very blessed to have had pretty good success in the 21 years of park & old home detecting & the 4 short years I have been colonial cellar hole hunting. I hope that my finds after I'm gone will be cherished by future generations to come.
In closing I wish everyone much success in 2012 detecting.be safe and may GOD bless you all!
Dave
That is a great looking coin. Thanks for sharing. DD.
 

CMDiamonddawg

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Big Congrats Dave ! A DREAM FIND , the rarity and significance of the can hardly be overstated. The Chain Cent pieces claim the title of , THE Holy Grail of Early US Large Cents

8) CMDdawg
 

johnnyblaze

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Thanks for sharing..

That was deep man..

That chain cent is a rare find for sure :icon_thumleft:

I have never heard of one found before in the northeast..

Cellar hole hunting is my favorite for sure..


Blaze
 

Jersey Hunter

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Nice coin, That is a find of a lifetime. Wish you continued success.
 

leprechaun

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great find.
 

tdec1000

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That coin was AU or UNC when it was lost! WOW!!! Nice coin... you should get it conserved by NCS and then encapsulated! Way to go! :blob9:
 

CASPER-2

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Awesome simply awesome :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright:
 

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