Braided Hair Cent

[Kirk PA]

KKC got out to a new site today. Kyle did the research and Zeus secured the permission from the nice lady. The day started off nicely with the group finding 2 Colonial buttons in just a few minutes. After that, it seemed like a big tease. We had visions of Colonial coppers popping out, but it wasn't meant to happen.

I can't complain though. I found this nice Braided Hair large cent. It gave off a bad overload signal. Even though it read up at "Dollar," I wasn't too excited about it. I sure am glad that I dug it out. In the same hole, I pulled a square nail out. I wish I would have gotten that on film as well. The copper isn't Colonial, but this is my first Braided Hair in 4 years. My last one was in 2006. I am happy with it. We dig more Colonial coppers here in PA than we do Braided Hair cents.

The pioneer settler must have had deep pockets or he was dirt poor. Our usual button to copper ratio is 2:1. I think this site was around 15:1. Next week we will try to gain permission for another field.

Keep the passion high!

Kirk

 

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[EARTHWORKS]

Nice! Good job!

 

[Don in SJ]

Congrats Kirk, you at least got a copper and those later year Large Cent usually are in pretty good condition, like yours appears to be. Nice button to boot, so you had a decent hunt!

Don

 

[Kirk PA]

Congrats Kirk, you at least got a copper and those later year Large Cent usually are in pretty good condition, like yours appears to be. Nice button to boot, so you had a decent hunt!

Don

It is a welcome addition to my collection. We usually never dig these large cents, so I was happy to see what it was. I think I can see the date of 1856, but I am not 100% sure.

Kirk

 

[romeo-1]

Nice find!

 

[dwayne sueno]

Kirk,
Copper is copper. Can't complain when one of those pops out. I know what you mean about the Braided Hairs, though. I think I've found three or four in the last three years among 80 or so other coppers.
I got a Braided Hair this week that might as well be a washer. Keep the passion high. You will, you must...

Dwayne

 

[Kirk PA]

Kirk,
Copper is copper. Can't complain when one of those pops out. I know what you mean about the Braided Hairs, though. I think I've found three or four in the last three years among 80 or so other coppers.
I got a Braided Hair this week that might as well be a washer. Keep the passion high. You will, you must...

Dwayne

Thanks, Big D, I appreciate it. We have dug close to 200 coppers in the past 3 years and only about 3 were Braided Hairs.

Kirk

 

[VOL1266-X]

Very Nice Kirk. That one is on my wish list. Not many of those found around here. WTG, Quindy.

 

[terpfan]

Great job on the braided Kirk! That coin has a beautiful patina on it. You gotta love that green color coming out of the ground!

 

[Brian(upstateNY-Central Fla.)]

Very nice finds Kirk

 

[FortBedfordbob]

Good one Kirk, Congrats on the Diggins. Glad to see you guys got into some Goodies

 

[Gator-Flea]

Nice finds.......

 

[LittleJohn]

Kirk,

I am from South Central PA as well, maybe we can hook up sometime and go hunting. Let me know.

LittleJohn

 

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

Very nice ! I was able to dig my first Braided Hair LC today. I too am used to seeing Draped Bust and Coronet.




VPR

 

[Shadowmanflash]

I could only dream of finding some of the things you guys on the East side find, my days coming, awesome finds you got there, happy hunting, Ken.

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

I had a great time detecting even if it wasn't the greatest day ever. The copper is in great shape. Except the date that is I love that button. We must hit a new site next week.
Chris

 

[ironhorse]

I just love finding coppers, if I had to go home with just one I would like one as nice as yours!

hold on to the passion til your next hunt, you guys are due to bust out in a big way!

not too big I hope we must keep our reputation intact too you know

 

[Dman]

Nice large cent.
Congrats.
Dman

 

[Bubba65]

Nice Braided Hair Cent it looks in good shape. Digging any Large Cent is a good day.

Bubba65

 

[Brian W]

Very nice copper there Kirk ....Looks like its in great shape too.