1723 KG 1, Colonial Cufflinks and 13 Star Button on 8 degree Morning

[Ahab8]

Thursday and Friday it got up to 50 here in Maine and we had rain mixed in which wiped out the snow on the coast. A January 14 hunt in Maine is an absolute rarity! To find a few colonial goodies was awesome. I went to a small cabin site that I found a 1653 copper Cob at. This trip produced a 1723 KG1 with a perfect date. This is my nicest George 1 and only my 3rd I believe. The links are my favorite. I thought it was just one link as it came out in a chunk of ice. When I got home and thawed it out I was psyched to find that it was a linked set. I also found an interesting 2 piece button that is gilted and has 13 stars. 7 on the front and 6 around the edge....patriotic? I also found a strange little piece of iron that I have no clue about. Curious what it might be. Hoping to get to the shore next weekend but regardless I'm psyched to be on the board for 2017 so quickly.

 

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[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

Haha! It takes Abe's finds to pull you two out of hibernation! Lol.

I surprised the warmth didn't reach you guys. It's frozen even under the leaves and forest cover?

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[Ahab8]

Whoa...some serious great finds there. Being able to get out and do some detecting in January is a rare treat. Always important to take advantage of the circumstances when they present themselves. Well done!!!

Yeah that was prob the deepest into winter I've ever hunted. Is nice to just get out this time of year....to find some early stuff makes it really nice.

 

[Ahab8]

Now that's a sweet hunt for the middle of Jan. old copper, awesome set of links, thimble. You're defiantly on the board already for the 2017 season, well done Abe.

Thanks Pep. A nice surprise for sure. I always enjoy being on the board early.

 

[Ahab8]

Man that's one gorgeous copper buddy! I still haven't dug my first identifiable KG1 yet down here if you can believe that. Glad the weather is cooperating, but you know that probably won't be for long so get back out there and take advantage.

Thanks buddy. I'm going to try to get out Saturday as well. Snowing as we speak unfortunately

 

[Ahab8]

WOOOOOOOOW I cant even imagine finding something that old that is sooo cool I want to move to your area I cant imagine having anything that old Great job thanks for sharing them with us !!!!!!

Maine has some incredibly early history. We had a small colony about 20 minutes from my house in 1607. Then sporadic settlement through the 1600s. So a 1700s coin is a fairly common find up here. When you dip back into the 1600s you have truly accomplished something. Those babies are very tough to find

 

[Ahab8]

Very Nice Finds!! Super condition!!

Thanks Jackalope

 

[Ahab8]

that is one nice looking kg copper, especially for its age.
love the cufflinks. what do you think that design depicts. i kind of thought it looked like the fleur de lis, but not im not so sure.
well done brother....

My guess is that the design is nautical in nature. I have dug another set similar that I was told is depicting a whales water spout. My guess is that these are similar but I'm not positive. Luckily this area has been awesome on coppers. I hunted a cabin site close by that gave up more that 20 pre 1750 coppers and lots were in great condition. This particular site produced a 1653 copper cob last year that was really nice as well

 

[Ahab8]

Awesome! Big congrats! Glad to see you're able to hunt in January.

Yeah pretty crazy for sure. I expected just a nice day in the woods without a whole lot to show. The colonial finds were an awesome bonus. How's the ground looking there my friend?

 

[Ahab8]

Nice digs Abe! Love those cufflinks. And the 1723 KGI is a beauty. That must be a common date since three of mine are 1723s and I seem to see it posted fairly often.

Thanks Steve. I love the links but I'm still wanting a nice hand etched silver link. And yes the 1723 seems to be the common date for an uncommon copper

 

[Ahab8]

Great finds Abe- just that fact that you're out and finding anything is amazing- Congrats!!

-- Jeff --

Thanks Jeff....sure breaks up the winter blues for me

 

[Ahab8]

Congratulations on the nice finds!

Thanks Professor

 

[Ahab8]

Congratulation on the "warm" weather and some excellent finds, Abe. Very nice KGI but I like the links the best. Down here we don't have to thaw out our finds to id them but I guess you have to do what you have to do. Very interested in finding out the significance of the 13 stars on that button.

Yup it's always interesting digging out finds in a chunk of ice lol....but I can't stand not at least trying to find some colonial goodies. I would love to know more about the button but am guessing I never will. This is 13 star mystery button #2

 

[Ahab8]

No I'm layed up for a while. Had foot surgery last Thursday. The foot feels good, but not getting out is killing me

Bummer Art. Get well my man

 

[Ahab8]

Wow great finds! I am from Mass and got to to out this past weekend too. What a treat! New England is not conducive to detecting for so many months so we have to take advtange when we can. Glad you got on some beauties!

Thanks Dan. Yes my friend we have been pretty lucky the last few years. I have had a few great January finds

 

[TheGreatNorth]

Great finds and amazing start to the year! I knew people would be put those day, I was stuck working! Keep em coming! Good luck and HH!

 

[deershed]

Wow!! Is that what those KG's look like. I've been told a couple of the old coppers I've found were KG's but, they're so toasted I see nothing. Sweet copper you've got there!!
And those cufflinks are Sweet, love the patina on them.
Congrats and Hope you get in some more January hunts!

 

[Aureus]

Yeah pretty crazy for sure. I expected just a nice day in the woods without a whole lot to show. The colonial finds were an awesome bonus. How's the ground looking there my friend?

Lots of snow still even with the bit warmer weather of 32 F but nothing compared to -22 F we had in December.