My BEST and OLDEST American coin found today

[Kmatch7]

Was hitting a backyard of house built in 1700s. Very trashy but heard a signal what I thought would be a can. High 70s on AT pro choppy. Carelessly dug hole and wish I didn’t because I nicked it on right bust side. I believe it’s 1796 but not 100 percent. I was on cloud 9 any didn’t care what I found rest of day but did dig a very nice button as well.

 

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[kingskid1611]

Now that is beauty just as she is...

 

[mindcrime1988]

Wow what an excellent find. Plus there still looks to be some nice detail left on it. Congrats.

 

[islamoradamark]

Thats a top notch find

 

[Scrappy]

Nice one. Tough to say on the date but maybe comparing features of lady liberty could help.

 

[A2coins]

Sweet coin congrats I put all my silvers on a plastic coin holder no one will see the nick but who cares that's an aweso.e find. Tommy

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Beautiful old copper, congrats!

 

[lenmac65]

That is a great coin. Tough to find those, especially in that good of condition. Congrats!

 

[🧱South Jersey Scolino🏴☠️]

Congrats on a great find! She’s a beauty! Looks like you had a touch of scolino beat today You definitely were at the right spot.

 

[Centsless Detecting]

Congrats on that HUGE old US copper. I can make out the 1796 on it. Draped bust is not easy to come by. Our country was just 20 years old when that was minted.

 

[GaRebel1861]

Outstanding find! I dug one a week or so ago over in Coastal Georgia and it’s one of my favorite all times finds. Mine is 1798. I had to stop and look at it every few minutes for the rest of the day after finding it.

 

[thursdaythunder]

Congrats to you for saving that awesome draped bust largie !

 

[sandchip]

Fine old coin, and the button is a beauty.

 

[xcopperstax]

That's a super duper find! Congrats on a nice draped bust!!!

 

[jewelerguy]

awesome draped bust. congrats!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Congrats on your oldest coin. That is a very nice looking LC. I wouldn't worry about the nick.

 

[Silvermonkey]

What a lovely coin! Congrats!

 

[BLK HOLE]

Great save