King George ll 1789

[Hvactech19]

Hit a small foundation at my uncle's house and out popped this guy!!

Little contact from shovel but I've done worse.

 

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[toasted]

Thats a Connecticut copper

 

[smokeythecat]

Nice coin but the date is wrong. George II was long dead by then. Very interesting however, I'd look at the books for options. Several come to mind, including a mint error on the reverse.

 

[smokeythecat]

I knew someone would beat me to it! Brain is fried tonight.

 

[Steve in PA]

Nice Connecticut. Better than a KGII

 

[Hvactech19]

I should research before I assume!! Thank you so much!! And after more staring it is 1788

 

[Calabash Digger]

Nice!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Beautiful old copper!

 

[digging440yrs]

 

[Silvermonkey]

Way to go Mass Bro! That looks to be in great condition. Congrats!

 

[Digger RJ]

Outstanding find!!! Congrats!!!! Lucky Dog!!!!

 

[Digger RJ]

Still a Lucky Dog!!! Congrats!!!

 

[smokeythecat]

Yes, much better than a KGII. I actually may have one here. Most of my early ones are toasty.

 

[Jose The Goon]

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[A2coins]

Boom baby there it is thats how its done sweeeeeeeeet coin

 

[A2coins]

Welcome also

 

[hogge]

ALRIGHT......I think you'll find it's actually an 1787. Either the M.48-g.5......or M.53-FF. Reverse is tough. Would have to see it in the metal. I believe it is the M.48 OBVERSE for sure. That would then match up with the g.5 reverse. EXTREMELY RARE. R-6 or 7 Would need more input from other members. It's NOT a 1788. None of the varieties I see pictured in Breens would allow it to be a 1788. C-4 would like to see this one I'm sure. Nice find......Hogge

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

A great find - congrats !

 

[JeffInMass]

Sweet Conn copper- Congrats neighbor!