GVLIELMVS III Half Penny (William 3rd) 1697

[Scrappy]

I have not been out for over a week between no free time and Lyme's recovery. I went back to my old "happy place", the 1670 church/1645 meeting house.

I've been skunked here many times after many, many hunts but sometimes it keeps giving. Today it did just that...

I get a chip, not even a chirp, that registered nothing on my CTX. Knowing everything left is deep I went from Auto+3 gain to manual +30 gain. That "chip" turned into a full on slammer, but I still figured it was junk or a false iron.

I dig down and keep digging. Past 10", past 12", and finally I get it out....

I measure with my shovel...

15" is a new record for a copper depth.



I knew it wasn't going to get any better at this spot, in 90-degree heat. So I sat in the shade for a few minutes with the 320 year old coin, then leave.

One side was wonderful, the other was badly crusted. I did my best cleaning and I'm happy with the results. from the pictures I attribute it to the 1697 variety but maybe IP or Don can clear that one up for sure

This is the year of old coppers for me. This is my 2nd William 3rd, and I've also scored 2 KG's (the 1st), and a Woods Hibernia.

Enjoy yourselves out there and remember to check for tics.

Good digs

Steve

 

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[trapperart]

Congrats on a great old copper

 

[Isaac]

Awesome coin. I'm still waiting for my 1600s coin! But seriously, excellent recovery, persistence pays off

 

[OutdoorAdv]

Killer coin dude! All around impressive recovery and it came out looking fantastic. I like to take my ticks out for dinner and a beer, before a night in a hotel.

 

[austin]

That is one fine coin and one fine machine too...

 

[Iron Patch]

Nothing wrong with that one. I've only dug a couple and just a trace of detail on each.

3rd issue: 1699-1701!

 

[Jacobsdt]

Wow, congrats!

 

[Steve in PA]

Nice one Steve! I have only found a couple myself and they were badly worn when lost

 

[Scrappy]

Awesome coin. I'm still waiting for my 1600s coin! But seriously, excellent recovery, persistence pays off

Thanks man. You'll get yours...You and Brad live in a place where 1600's is very attainable. Brad told me all about your killer weekend. I saw your post at work but I couldn't download the pics fast enough on my ship, so I had to wait until I got home. I'm going to check it out now.

Killer coin dude! All around impressive recovery and it came out looking fantastic. I like to take my ticks out for dinner and a beer, before a night in a hotel.

I heard you take them out too. Then a little sucky-sucky at the hotel. Oops gotta go...mods are after me! Lol

 

[Scrappy]

Nothing wrong with that one. I've only dug a couple and just a trace of detail on each.

3rd issue: 1699-1701!

Thanks IP. My other two William 3's are toast. Here's my BETTER one next to this one. I didn't realize how nice this was until I did a side by side.



Thanks for the dating. When I look closely I believe I see a 169... Can't make out the last one but I'll assume it's a 99.

 

[Iron Patch]

Thanks IP. My other two William 3's are toast. Here's my BETTER one next to this one. I didn't realize how nice this was until I did a side by side.

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Thanks for the dating. When I look closely I believe I see a 169... Can't make out the last one but I'll assume it's a 99.

Yes if you see 169_ it has to be 1699.

 

[A2coins]

Great find I cant imagine getting something that old. I get some small chirps very faint on my AT PRO I clear some dirt off the top of the area and sometimes the signal gets better a lot of deep silver with those faint sounds.Great job scrappy!!!!!!!!!!!! I got a wet suit and am going to try some old river beaches!!!!!!

 

[CASPER-2]

 

[Diggin Dude]

Congrats on that copper! Man that's old! Nice to see one with some detail. WTG ! Glad your feeling better. HH

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Congratualtions on the old copper, looks in good shape!

 

[DirtStalker]

Great Dig Scrappy. Someone told me once that those coins were sometimes used to place over the eyes of the deceased. Hey might be another beside that one

 

[BigWaveDave]

That's some old metal.... Congrats!
Good to hear you are getting better too....

 

[Scrappy]

Nice one Steve! I have only found a couple myself and they were badly worn when lost

Thx Steve. All my others (well 2) were blasted, so this example is a rarity. Not 100' away I dug a 1734 kG2 in pristine condition almost as deep. I guess because it was a church, and not a farm, that these coppers stood a chance.

 

[Scrappy]

Congrats on that copper! Man that's old! Nice to see one with some detail. WTG ! Glad your feeling better. HH

Thanks for looking DD. Yep, first hunt out was tough. Actually I lied. I did 10 minutes two days ago and had to quit from fatigue, but I don't consider that a hunt because I didn't even dig a hole

Today I did about a half hour before digging this, and I was feeling it already.

Cheers

 

[Thigh66]

Well done!! Beautiful Coppa