1773 Virginia Halfpenny, 1796 LC, 1826 LC, 18th century brass Bugle mouthpiece

Colonial Copper Zeus

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We went back to the family owned land where we found the Spanish silvers and Copperhead political pin. This time we went to the sons land about a half mile up the hill. This spot we did is the original permission mission landowner. We did his Alfalfa field in early June and I found a 1848 Braided Hair LC and Kyle found a worn Colonial copper. The Alfalfa field is next to the Bean field that we did today. When we talked to the landowner in June he said we could do all their land after the harvest. During Saturday's driveby with Kyle we were happy to see he was taking down the soybean at the time. We knew a Colonial bonanza was going to take place today. We arrived this morning and began swinging. Within 10 minutes Kirk and Kyle at the exact same time found KILLER targets that they will post later. Kirks specifically was the shocker find of the day(once we confirm it is what we think it is). 5 minutes later, after threatening to punch Kyle in the mouth, which he will relate in his post later, I got a perfect 82 VDI and dug a nice first year, 1796 Draped Bust LC. My first confirmed 1700's variety DB LC. 7 minutes later , out popped a nice 1826 Coronet. The highlight of my day was the premiered Ultimate find of the week for me. A beautiful 1773 Virginia Halfpenny. Once again my first one of these and also first for my group. It was 5 and a half inches deep and a perfect signal. My best relics of the day are 1. A flintlock pistol buttcap.2. A brass 18th century Bugle/Trumpet Mouthpiece.Can you imagine the Yankee Doodle Dandy blowing this Trumpet? Some buttons, pewter spoon stem, and shot musket ball finishes the list for the day. This is the best fall season that i've had so far. :icon_thumleft:
 

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Woodland Detectors

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Re: Beautiful 1773 Virginia Halfpenny, 1796 Draped Bust large Cent, 1826 Coronet LC

Yesss!

You are officially the copper King!

I love the pics. They look just like my fields!

Right on the edge of the slopes ....right? :wink:
 

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Re: Beautiful 1773 Virginia Halfpenny, 1796 Draped Bust large Cent, 1826 Coronet

Looks like a great day and nothing wrong with a good punch in the mouth when the situation requires it. :thumbsup: And considering you hunt with Kirk the fist must be ready at all times! ;D
 

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Re: Beautiful 1773 Virginia Halfpenny, 1796 Draped Bust large Cent, 1826 Coronet LC

very excellent finds
 

Don in SJ

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Re: Beautiful 1773 Virginia Halfpenny, 1796 Draped Bust large Cent, 1826 Coronet LC

Excellent hunt Chris, glad to see a Va Halfpenny showing up in your area.

Don
 

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Re: Beautiful 1773 Virginia Halfpenny, 1796 Draped Bust large Cent, 1826 Coronet LC

Pretty friggin sweet!
 

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Re: Beautiful 1773 Virginia Halfpenny, 1796 Draped Bust large Cent, 1826 Coronet LC

Nice condition on those coins!
 

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Re: Beautiful 1773 Virginia Halfpenny, 1796 Draped Bust large Cent, 1826 Coronet LC

Can we please see a cleaned up pics of the Virginia 1/2 penny Nice coppers today ! You guys did excellent !! :headbang: MaineRelic
 

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Great looking coppers there Chris, Congrats and the other relics are nice too. :icon_thumleft:

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Colonial Copper Zeus

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Thanks everyone. I am getting more excited about the Trumpet mouthpiece than anything else. It's a nice relic that to me opens up this site to possible Military history. Especially if it was from a Militia Muster Bugle. :thumbsup:
Chris
 

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WOWWW--Those are some sweet finds Chris. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Makes me want to move to the East.
Great pics and post my friend.
 

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Such a variety, you guys rock! Can't wait til the farmers til up my soy fields. Nice finds :headbang: :headbang:
 

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:headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: Y'all ROCKED it Chris! Congrats on the Virginia Halfpenny up in your neck of the woods (I'm partial to them too ;D ;D) and the other pretty coppers! That's what I'm talking about, that's what we like to see! :icon_thumleft: :wink:
 

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What an Excellent Day ! Research + Permission = Finds, that's what this Hobby is all about. That Half Penny is one of the best I've seen.
Congrats
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that's awesome! i been eyeballin some fields here and getting up the nerve to knock on the farmers door.this was a good kick in the butt to go knock on that door soon! :thumbsup:
 

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What is the large concave punched item in the pic with the buttons i found 1 that is copper the other day
 

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Nice, love the Virginia Half Pennies!! Twenty years of hunting here in Virginia I have only found 4.. The best one being my profile pic... keep it up!!!

HH

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