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Oct 09, 2012, 07:27 AM
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Found this coin yesterday, no idea what it is...
I'm new to metal detecting and found this coin yesterday (5th time out) about 8-10 inches down. I'm having a hard time cleaning it or what's left of it. Had it in peroxide overnight and it's still a mess. I know nothing about coins and was hoping one of you might know what it is? I believe it's made of copper. These are the best photos I'm getting with my phone (not the best macro) and will reshoot it later if someone out there thinks it will help. There's a bust on the front facing to the left and nothing identifiable on the back. Any tips for further cleaning the crud off of it would be appreciated also. THANKS!! ~b.
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Oct 09, 2012 07:27 AM
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Oct 09, 2012, 07:29 AM
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Looks like a King George Copper! Nice find, welcome to the 1700's!
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Oct 09, 2012, 07:32 AM
#3
Could be a CT or other state copper too, I'm not the expert. Que Iron Patch 
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Oct 09, 2012, 07:42 AM
#4
Yeah, it looks like a George II Copper. Great find.
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Oct 09, 2012, 08:04 AM
#5
 Mr. Schulz
Looks 1700's to me... Could be one of the State Coppers or a King George, but let the other experts determine that.
2013 Finds- 12/3
Bottle Digging
Blob tops: 0
Hutches: 2
Medicines: 23
Local Bottles: 24
Tokens: 2, (1) Local
1948 S Roosie Dime
8 Spoons
Music box part
Axe Head
19th Century cutting scissors
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Metal Detecting:
Foreign: 1
Wheats: 28
Silver Dimes: 1
Token: 1
Clad: $47.53
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Oct 09, 2012, 12:17 PM
#6
King George II. Looks to be a Regal example. (Made by "The Crown") Congrats............Hogge
1783 CFT. KG III 1/2 Penny (25-83A)-1 of 3 known *Sold $3,750, Vermont Landscape Coppers Ryder 6 *Sold $760, Ryder7 (Avatar)** Sold $1,275*,1st Batt Royal Artillery Cartridge Box Sling Belt Tip,(3)- GW Inaugural Buttons-2-Cobb# 17-J.* Sold both--$405 and $400. *GW Button Cobb 17-I-*Sold $316- New Jersey Copper M14-J Sold $125- Continental Army Button *Sold $800.....To be continued 
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Oct 09, 2012, 02:23 PM
#7
Very nice coin, you need to heat the peroxide for one minuate in a glass dish in the microwave then put the coin in the dish and watch it boil until bubbles stop twenty to thirty minuates.
Repeat until clean, you won't hurt the coin or the patina doing this. If you have any questions pm em.Leprechaun.
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Oct 09, 2012, 04:27 PM
#8
Yep, George II Circa. 1729-1739. 
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Oct 09, 2012, 06:46 PM
#9
Wow thanks for the help!! Still haven't found silver or gold yet (hoping a small lid I found and just posted is tho) but this is a pretty good start!!
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Oct 09, 2012, 11:45 PM
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CANE FIELD BANDITS and IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
 Originally Posted by b0v13
Wow thanks for the help!! Still haven't found silver or gold yet (hoping a small lid I found and just posted is tho) but this is a pretty good start!!
Welcome to the educational journey. That's what metal detecting really is. Education and public relations. If you're open to improving your skills at talking to people, and interesting in learning, you will do well. My advice for new detectorists that live in areas with lots of history is to post everything old you find, no matter how insignificant it might seem. There are often valuable relics that can easily be dismissed as junk, and the experienced diggers on here will chime in and identify anything you've missed. Plus, it's great to see what folks are finding, rather than just a coin or relic with no context in the form of other finds.
Great coin you dug there! A King George copper is still on my list after 20 years of digging, and you can see by my finds that it isn't for lack of trying. Just never lived in an area where they circulated as much as they did up North. Congrats and Happy Hunting!
-Buck
OUR 2012 YEAR END POST IS UP!! Check it out here:
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/20...ml#post3120940
Spring 2013 CaneField Bandits Totals:
18th c. Engraved Silver Friendship Pendant
1722 Colonies Francoises French 9 Deniers Copper
"Le Bon Temps" Pocketwatch Winder
1774 Two Reales
1797 One Real
1831 Mexican Republic One Real
Four dateless Half Reales
1740, 1799, 1807, and 1811 Half Reales
1840-O Seated Half Dollar with MS details
1847-O Seated Quarter with AU-50 details
1838 Seated Dime
1840-O and 1853-O Seated Half Dimes
1824 Matron Head LC
Dateless Matron Head LC
Regiment of Artillery button (1811-1813)
1812 era Artillery button
One piece Eagle General Militia button(GI56)
1700s Navy Cuff Button
pre-CW Navy Cuff Button
GS Eagle Button
.31 cal. Brass Bullet Mold
1873, 186?, and 18?? Shield Nickels
1884 and 1905 V Nickels
1908-D Barber Dime
Trade Beads, Musketballs, Minieballs, etc.
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds signatures were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
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Oct 10, 2012, 11:20 PM
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I still have everything I've dug in my bag and will be happy to photograph it all. I've been enjoying this forum for quite some time as a guest and am constantly blown away by all the awesome stuff people find. I'll include everything from here out and not worry about boring more experienced diggers with junk. Thanks BB!
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Oct 12, 2012, 09:07 AM
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Incredible find. What a way to get started in this hobby. I wish you much luck in the future.
Coinhound
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Oct 12, 2012, 10:18 AM
#13
A definite King George II copper. Baltimore, MD has huge potential for Colonial. I would hit your area hard.
Kirk
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Oct 16, 2012, 08:09 AM
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CANE FIELD BANDITS and IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
Originally Posted by b0v13
I still have everything I've dug in my bag and will be happy to photograph it all. I've been enjoying this forum for quite some time as a guest and am constantly blown away by all the awesome stuff people find. I'll include everything from here out and not worry about boring more experienced diggers with junk. Thanks BB!
I'm never bored by junk. Sometimes it's interesting--and valuable junk!
Cheers,
Buck
OUR 2012 YEAR END POST IS UP!! Check it out here:
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/20...ml#post3120940
Spring 2013 CaneField Bandits Totals:
18th c. Engraved Silver Friendship Pendant
1722 Colonies Francoises French 9 Deniers Copper
"Le Bon Temps" Pocketwatch Winder
1774 Two Reales
1797 One Real
1831 Mexican Republic One Real
Four dateless Half Reales
1740, 1799, 1807, and 1811 Half Reales
1840-O Seated Half Dollar with MS details
1847-O Seated Quarter with AU-50 details
1838 Seated Dime
1840-O and 1853-O Seated Half Dimes
1824 Matron Head LC
Dateless Matron Head LC
Regiment of Artillery button (1811-1813)
1812 era Artillery button
One piece Eagle General Militia button(GI56)
1700s Navy Cuff Button
pre-CW Navy Cuff Button
GS Eagle Button
.31 cal. Brass Bullet Mold
1873, 186?, and 18?? Shield Nickels
1884 and 1905 V Nickels
1908-D Barber Dime
Trade Beads, Musketballs, Minieballs, etc.
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds signatures were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
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Oct 16, 2012, 08:21 AM
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A early KG great find  i bet there is more . HH Jim
If Mother Earth give,s us precious metals like gold silver and copper why leave them in the ground to disappear forever , dig them out and save History !!
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