Prettiest British Copper I have ever found

smokeythecat

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This is by far the best looking copper I have ever found. I was at my "honey hole" in PA scoping it out for a dig this weekend.

Well, this screamer of a signal just begged to be dug. I had my "good clothes" on so didn't want to get too rambunctious, just wanted to see what was in the ground. I found an aluminum can breeding grounds, and this is the only other thing I dug although this site is more CW than anything. This is the first early copper I have dug out of it.

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1731 George II Halfpenny Full clear, date. Pics don't do it justice.

Here's another try:

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smokeythecat

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Thanks. The pics really don't do it justice but it's a 1731.
 

ajaj

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Pretty is the correct term! Nice find.

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rick67

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Considering I have to use a microscope on most of them. It looks great in all pics!
 

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Nice find! Every now and then you come across a copper that somehow is fairly well preserved.
 

Wildcat1750

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lenmac65

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You are right to be proud; that is a really nice coin. The few large coppers I have found in my area recently have all been slick. Congrats on a great save.
 

EdHartzel

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Details like that AND early!!! Nice save!!! Congratulations!!
 

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Wow, that really is a nice looking coin. Congrats
 

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