1784 Large Halfpenny!!!!! UPDATE!!! SOLD!

[tymcmurray]

UPDATE
I went to the Coin show in Baltimore today. I spoke to maybe 30
dealers. The 1784 and the two other large coppers (1771 and 1776) that were found at
the same site within a short period of time were purchased
by a dealer for a "handsome price"! Cruising around the show I happened by the same
dealer who grabbed me out of the isle to introduce me to a man that bought all three
of my "collection".
The gentleman proceded to ask me for my phone number so that he could interview me
later about the "wonderful collection of imitations that came from one yard". He seemed
VERY excited and told me that the numismatic society should "work more closely with
Metal Detecting Community in order that these kinds of finds with stories could see the
light of day and be shared with all as a genuine History recovering operation".
Just a note.... I Cleaned all three of the coins, and both the dealer and the buyer were
extremely happy with the end results after seeing the "before" photos. I thought I had
screwed up by cleaning them, apparently not.
I highly recommend these types of shows for us detectorists. I learned so much from
almost everyone I spoke to.

UPDATE....
I contacted several auction houses in regards to this coin and after viewing the coin
the estimated price for the coin varied but averaged in the $1000+ Range. SHWEEEEET!!!
I know that it was pure luck, finding this coin. I hope everybody gets a chance to make a
find that is better than their usual finds.
I know that this is not a big deal to most, but it is to me.
Thanks for all the comments and messages!!!



Yesterday I got permission to hunt a property that has
belonged to the same family since the 1700s. The lady
that owns it now has us working to keep the place
historical and liveable.
This morning, Civilman, Howard and myself hit the place
running. Now, it has been detected before, but we have
no idea how much.
The property has the main house, the original house
(four rooms), A butchering and smoke house, a blacksmiths
shop, a brick privy, a spring house at the well, a log
hog barn, a huge barn, and four other misc. buildings.
The property is on 200 acres and also has a lime kiln
that had an explosion and went out of business in 1905.
The property is also directly on the route that the
soldiers used to leave the battle of Gettysburg.
So we have high hopes for the place.
Today I found a 1784 MACHIN'S MILLS HALFPENNY!!!
Here are some photos. Enjoy!






All cleaned up.

[Sky_Warrior]

Great Find!!!

Semper Fi

[Evolution]

Looks great. Very nicely detailed copper. Now go find some more.

[allen]

awesome find...

[tymcmurray]

Here are some more photos.

[tymcmurray]

And one more just cuz I like it.

[civilman1]

That was an awesome place Ty.....Thank You very much for the invite After the house area we need to concentrate on some of those field's.Great job on the "Halfpenny" buddy,this is the second or third I've seen you pull out of the ground Those friggin' thing's hate me for some reason.Again Thank you for the invite and Congratulation's!!!!!

[Green1]

great copper !!~! and the button is awesome !

[RELICDUDE07]

Very nice find tymcmurray .You make it look easy Old house =old relics and old money great job ......

[civilman1]

Very nice find tymcmurray .You make it look easy Old house =old relics and old money great job ......

Tell me About It!!!!!

[cameraman]

Cool Find!

[Iron Patch]

Excellent! Gotta love seeing that 3rd digit being an 8.

[ModernMiner]

Ty,
I just saw Civil's post too. D-mn, I'm drooling. What a fantastic looking historical property. Something tells me this is only the beginning.
Your Halfpenny is amazing! Congrats guys.
-MM-

[rtde3]

Man, You guys had a good day! Congrats!

[scrapdoggie]

Yes im sure there gonna have lots more stories and pics outta that place.

[tymcmurray]

Very nice find tymcmurray .You make it look easy Old house =old relics and old money great job ......

Thanks, Man. We all know it is not easy. I'm just thankful to have found
a property with such great history!

[tymcmurray]

Ty,
I just saw Civil's post too. D-mn, I'm drooling. What a fantastic looking historical property. Something tells me this is only the beginning.
Your Halfpenny is amazing! Congrats guys.
-MM-

One of the first things Civil said was that we were gonna do this place ModernMiner style!

[tymcmurray]

Yes im sure there gonna have lots more stories and pics outta that place.

We sure hope so, scrappie.

[Bartman]

Nice, what did you clean it with? Did hot peroxide do that, because it looks great.

[tymcmurray]

Nice, what did you clean it with? Did hot peroxide do that, because it looks great.

Yess, Hydrogen peroside did the trick. Thanks.