The Wrong Kind of King George Copper...

[Wildcat1750]

I spent a nice day in a cornfield looking for projectile points and took the AT Pro along just in case. (Very little maneuvering room for my search coil of course) Got a screaming signal at the base of a cornstalk and a heart-stopping vision of this large, dirt caked copper coin! My hopes were dashed when the kangaroo emerged from the rinse with my water bottle. Well it’s still a cool looking penny anyway and a long way from Australia!

 

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[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

I’ve found 2 of those big Aussie pennies in W PA. Must have been a popular coin for WW2 soldiers to bring home. Congrats

 

[Argentium]

I've found worse ! Much worse ..

 

[Aureus]

Lol. Got a few of those at a medieval settlement in Europe. Never know.

 

[Wildcat1750]

I’ve found 2 of those big Aussie pennies in W PA. Must have been a popular coin for WW2 soldiers to bring home. Congrats

I can see why, pa-dirt_nc-sand. The kangaroo is a pretty cool looking design!

I've found worse ! Much worse ..

Yes, Argentium, haven't we all!

Lol. Got a few of those at a medieval settlement in Europe. Never know.

Wow, Aureus medieval kangaroos settling in Europe!

 

[tinpan]

Hi Funny treasure hunters ,Considering a King George 1930 Australian penny is a very rare and mega value coin. Better leave the treasure hunting to those who know. TP

 

[Wildcat1750]

Hi Funny treasure hunters ,Considering a King George 1930 Australian penny is a very rare and mega value coin. Better leave the treasure hunting to those who know. TP

Wow, too bad I was off by 13 years tinpan! We (meaning me) certainly don’t know much about Australian coins here. Thanks for clarifying that. Cheers!

 

[xcopperstax]

At a point when I had only found 2 or three coppers I found one in a 1800's front yard permission. I was so excited. It ended up being a South African penny from the 40's. I'd categorize it as better than a wheatie but not the right KG!

 

[Hawks88]

Nice find. Nice shape. Nice patina. Congrats

 

[Rookster]

Nice find.Congratulations

 

[BLK HOLE]

Nice find, I found one of those also on a site with a 1920's house along with a WWII General Service button, I am pretty sure it was brought back by a soldier as a souvenir.

 

[Wildcat1750]

At a point when I had only found 2 or three coppers I found one in a 1800's front yard permission. I was so excited. It ended up being a South African penny from the 40's. I'd categorize it as better than a wheatie but not the right KG!

Hey, xcopperstax! I guess most of us have, or will experience this in some way or another as we recover our targets. I found some Henny Penny play money once that's about the same size as a 'Trime' silver 3 cent piece.

Nice find. Nice shape. Nice patina. Congrats

Thanks, Hawks88! I actually favor the patina on this one over most of the copper coins that I've found. I carry this one around now as a pocket piece because I like the look and the feel of it.

Nice find.Congratulations

Thank you, rook3434 and Happy Hunting!

Nice find, I found one of those also on a site with a 1920's house along with a WWII General Service button, I am pretty sure it was brought back by a soldier as a souvenir.

It's amazing how they end up lost in the ground then, BLK HOLE. I could just imagine kids playing with them, trading stuff with their friends, and dropping them.

 

[🧱South Jersey Scolino🏴☠️]

I guess be glad it wasn’t all trash. Congrats

 

[Wildcat1750]

I guess be glad it’s not trash

Well, Scolino I found some of that too and nothing but quartz flakes, as far as the projectile points go... but it was an awesome day out hunting anyway!

 

[Whyme]

Man my heart would have skipped a couple beats if I flipped that out of a plug! Still it's a nice coin and I can't believe they made a penny that big in the 40's!

 

[Wildcat1750]

Man my heart would have skipped a couple beats if I flipped that out of a plug! Still it's a nice coin and I can't believe they made a penny that big in the 40's!

Mine was truly pounding and I was savoring every moment of the recovery! Still pretty cool when you think...what are the odds of finding any kind of coin like that in a huge corn maze!

 

[Joe-Dirt]

If it were me, it would have been a foot deep smooshed beer can. Good looking coin nonetheless, congrats!!

 

[Wildcat1750]

If it were me, it would have been a foot deep smooshed beer can. Good looking coin nonetheless, congrats!!

Thanks, Joe-Dirt! There were enough of those cans, especially closer to the road where folks toss them.

 

[Old Dude]

I must be easily amused, 'cause I'd take that find!

 

[Wildcat1750]

I must be easily amused, 'cause I'd take that find!

Well that was my best find of that day, Old Dude and I took that Kangaroo home with me!