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  1. #1

    May 2007
    central pa
    Whites Spectra V3i
    525
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    My best colonial weekend (8 coins)

    Hey everyone,

    Vp here, well Paco and I stumbled onto a colonial site of some sort that produced some incredible results. The first day we walked away with 5 colonial coins, the second day when John joined us we had another 5. Here are my coins, buttons and such from the hunt.

    The first pic is of the amazing Machin's Mills Half Penny with the NJ overstrike
    (already posted here http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.p...,283297.0.html) I sent it off to Don in Jersey today for some of his friends to evaluate.

    My best colonial weekend (8 coins)-post200-05.jpg


    The second pic is a 1729 KGII (my oldest coin yet with a date - i nearly dropped over !)

    My best colonial weekend (8 coins)-post200-02.jpg


    In the third pic you can clearly see a harp with a crown (not sure what this is ??)

    My best colonial weekend (8 coins)-post200-03.jpg


    The fourth pic is a KG III with a smaller sized head (again no idea)

    My best colonial weekend (8 coins)-post200-04.jpg


    The fifth pic is of some colonial's that can't be identified as of yet (they're headed to the tumbler) and some buttons

    My best colonial weekend (8 coins)-post200-01.jpg


    Very fun weekend ! Thanks for looking.

    vp
    www.Treasure-Valley.net

  2. #2
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    Apr 2009
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    Re: My best colonial weekend (8 coins)

    Sweet finds

  3. #3
    Charter Member

    May 2009
    Pennsylvania
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    Re: My best colonial weekend (8 coins)

    Unbelievable, Kevin, simply GREAT! I am happy for you, bud! You were definitely due for some awesome looking coppers. I hope you and the family have a great Thanksgiving.

    The harp copper is Irish.

    Kirk
    Keep the passion high!

  4. #4
    seger98

    Re: My best colonial weekend (8 coins)

    Wow, what a great site you must have there. Congratulations on the finds.

  5. #5

    Sep 2007
    Dirtyville
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    Re: My best colonial weekend (8 coins)

    1729 is probaby a cast counterfeit, and unknown is a young head type George III counterfeit Hibernia, shame it's not better. 3rd coin is also looks like a countefeit and worth matching against m.mills to see if you have another.
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  6. #6
    us
    May 2009
    White's XL Pro 6000
    957
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    Re: My best colonial weekend (8 coins)

    You guys had a killer weekend, Kevin! The other seven coppers would make for a great year...and then you topped it off with the Machins Mills you found. I hope Don and his friends can determine if it is a one-of-a-kind!!

    The 1729 cast counterfeit is interesting. I found my cast counterfeit 1700 William III halfpenny not too far away. I wonder if there was an illegal counterfeiting operation going on around there? There probably was not, but you just never know.

    Good luck on your future hunts there, Kevin! I smell a Spanish silver!

    Kyle

  7. #7

    Re: My best colonial weekend (8 coins)

    Kevin,
    Congrats !!! When you come back, you do it in style.
    Amazing find.
    -MM-
    Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
    Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
    Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
    Civil War best finds:
    *NC officers belt buckle
    *CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
    *Eagle Sword Belt Plate

  8. #8
    us
    May 2006
    PA
    Tesoro
    1,470

    Re: My best colonial weekend (8 coins)

    Great finds, Kevin! That is definitely a nice, early site you found... would be curious to know what went on there back in the colonial days.

    Congrats on the KG II



    John 3:16

  9. #9

    Dec 2007
    Bedford Pa
    E-Trac, GPX 5000
    863

    Re: My best colonial weekend (8 coins)

    Man that's a Heck of a Weekend
    www.fortbedfordmetaldetectors.com

  10. #10

    Jul 2007
    Maryland
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    Re: My best colonial weekend (8 coins)

    FANTASTIC hunt!!!!
    You tore it up in PA!!!
    That third coin is an Irish copper for sure.
    Good luck on the others.

    Ty
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  11. #11
    us
    Oct 2007
    Southern Illinois
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    Re: My best colonial weekend (8 coins)

    WTG thats just awesome !!!!!

  12. #12

    Jul 2005
    Romeotopia
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    All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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    Re: My best colonial weekend (8 coins)

    Beautiful group of counterfeits!
    If the elevator tries to bring you down, go crazy, punch a higher floor!

  13. #13

    Jan 2007
    Milky Way Galaxy
    Whites Vision Spectra
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    Re: My best colonial weekend (8 coins)

    What a site Kevin. You and Rob should find some more there. And with the 2 Jerseys and the Irish half penny found there it is worth going back multiple times. Keep us all informed.
    Chris

  14. #14
    us
    LETS GO HUNTING

    Nov 2008
    Denver , Colorado
    White's DFX , Ace 150 , Prizm 2
    1,652

    Re: My best colonial weekend (8 coins)

    Sweet looking coins, WTG on your finds .
    hope to see more .
    THIS HOBBY ROCKS , LETS GO ....

  15. #15
    Charter Member
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    My Find of a Lifetime!

    Oct 2006
    Philadelphia Area
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    Re: My best colonial weekend (8 coins)

    Fantastic! These finds are definitely banner worthy. Keep us all updated on the NJ Copper (in one post, please ).


    Congratulations! Eight Coins is AMAZING!!

 

 

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