1786 "VERMONTENSIUM" Updated Pics WOW!

hogge

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1786 "VERMONTENSIUM" Updated Pics WOW!

It's been a long dry spell for me but today changed everything. My brother and I decided to try exploring for a new spot and found a DANDY! After following a stone wall deep in an area we've always had good luck in, we came across a foundation we never knew of. 15 mins into it I found this. Right outa da ground I could read the date! I knew I had a fabulous coin that was going to clean up nice. I have only hit it with water and a soft toothbrush but WHAT DETAIL! The scans still show alot of crud, but holding it in my hand under light it LOOKS MINT! I MEAN MINT!!!!! Every tiny detail shows! The leaves in the damn trees even! Every letter, the eyes in the sun,the small little lines in the back support for the plow, the lines in the rays around the eye. EVERYTHING IS SHARP. And you should see it under magnification! If you look at the pic in the Red Book, thats exactly what it looks likeand maybe even better. I'm not kidding. I'm afraid to put it in peroxide so I need it proffessionally cleaned. It looks like it was just minted. Struck on a beautifully round planchet and very well centered.(as alot of vermonts were NOT). I still don't believe it. I was shaking when I started to look at it right out of the ground. Had to have a smoke to calm down. If you guys could see this thing under light you would freak. I'm going to definitely have it proffessionally cleaned. Anyone recommend where I can send this to? I currently have an order being graded at ANACS and can usually come close to most grades. This one HAS to be VF or better! The scanner I use sucks. The first 2 picks are from straight out of the ground. The next are after water. Oh ya, found some other stuff too! LOL- AWSOME link Evolution.
 

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trikikiwi

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Re: 1786 "VERMONTENSIUM" Copper in Ma. Ryder 7 var.

I didn't know what it was when I first looked at the thread, but I know enough, once I saw the pics to have scrolled straight back to see if it was on the Banner. :thumbsup:

Well done and I look forward to seeing it up there in the limelight.

Mike
 

Iron Patch

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Re: 1786 "VERMONTENSIUM" Copper in Ma.

springcypress said:
are these scans or pics?

I want to believe you on the level of detail, but from the pics (which I hope are scans) I just don't see it.

Regardless, I wouldn't do any cleaning on this one other than water. And I would send it off to be professionally restored. If it is in fact a VF then you're looking at somewhere in the neighborhood of $2500. There's quite a bit of dropoff going to the F grade but still would be worth it in my book.

...and there's also a drop off for pitting which is present on many dug coins. It's impossible to say what the condition and value is until it's cleaned. I would keep these high quotes in check for the moment.
 

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Re: 1786 "VERMONTENSIUM" Copper in Ma. Ryder 7 var.

Wow, that's a good looking coin. :) Great Find!!!
 

Iron Patch

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Re: 1786 "VERMONTENSIUM" Copper in Ma. Ryder 7 var.

I see something peeking out at me from the banner :D
 

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Re: 1786 "VERMONTENSIUM" Copper in Ma. Ryder 7 var.

:o :o :o WOW Hogge :o :o :o !!!!!!!!!!
You found a needle in a haystack, once in a lifetime find. CONGRATS on a fantastic banner coin. :icon_king: :thumbsup:
Simply amazing!!!
-MM-
 

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Re: 1786 "VERMONTENSIUM" Copper in Ma. Ryder 7 var.

Hogge,
What a find, that coin is a beauty, and congratulations big time on the banner.
Whereabouts in Pittsfield are you? I live off of Elm St, near PHS....Just curious what area you found that near, you don't have to tell me, just wondering if it was around Pittsfield or the surrounding towns. I found a similar Vermont copper near Foxhollow in Lenox. My brother says there's nowhere left to go around here, but goes to show there's still stuff in the ground everywhere.
Once again, GREAT find!
Steve
 

Mainedigger

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Re: 1786 "VERMONTENSIUM" Copper in Ma. Ryder 7 var.

Awesome find!!!!! Love those old colonial state coppers!!!! Congrats on the find and on making the banner!! :thumbsup:
 

Golden1

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Re: 1786 "VERMONTENSIUM" Copper in Ma. Ryder 7 var.

Super Awesome find Hogge ;D Congrats :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Thats it no more swinging with Rico >:(
Nick can have him back for a partner cuz im all done with him!
It,s just you and i from hear on in Right!
LOL..

P.S. When are we going to your site ;D

Congrats again on a find of a lifetime :thumbsup:
G1
 

Golden1

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Re: 1786 "VERMONTENSIUM" Copper in Ma. Ryder 7 var.

Congrats on the Banner bud :thumbsup:
Ill call you from work!
 

Colonial KirkPA

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Re: 1786 "VERMONTENSIUM" Copper in Ma. Ryder 7 var.

Awesome coppa recovery, Hogge! You always amaze me with your super Colonial finds!

I know the feeling of yanking out a beautiful coppa...mine goes back to the time when I dug my 1793 George Washington Ship Halfpenny in MINT condition. It definitely was a thrill, buddy! :thumbsup:

Keep the Colonial passion at an ultimate high! :wink:

Kirk
 

Harry_Morant

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Re: 1786 "VERMONTENSIUM" Copper in Ma. Ryder 7 var.

Great coin, well done. It will be good to see it when fully cleaned but don't rush.
 

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Re: 1786 "VERMONTENSIUM" Copper in Ma. Ryder 7 var.

:thumbsup: Congratulations on the banner!! :thumbsup: I was speechless yesterday but today at least I can say Holy Smokes what a find!! :o

Steve
 

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Re: 1786 "VERMONTENSIUM" Copper in Ma. Ryder 7 var.

Just excellent Hogge!!........I've pulled a lot of Connecticuts, 4 NJ's and 2 Mass Coppers from our neck of the woods but never a Vermont and I always thought that was odd........what a wonderful coin you have found!.........Great job!

HH all!

Greg
 

Colonial Zoyboy

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Re: 1786 "VERMONTENSIUM" Copper in Ma. Ryder 7 var.

Congrats on the banner, fellow Colonial seeking amigo! You ROCK!!!!!!!!!!! :notworthy:
 

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Re: 1786 "VERMONTENSIUM" Copper in Ma. Ryder 7 var.

Congrats on the "find of a lifetime".
And congrats on the banner.
What a coin!!!!!!!
The ultimate!!!!!
 

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