Castine Coins - My best coin finds

[Castineman1779]

Well my main focus to hunt my Rev War site was to find relics of course old coppers and some colonial silver will show up. So I am showcasing some of the better finds there.
In the group shot is a 1652 Oak Tree shilling I found while working a beach just below where Col Paul; Revere had his artillery set up on the mainland. It was indeed a great day of finds since within 6 feet od each other I found a 4 pound British cannon ball, American dropped musket ball and this beauty of a coin. It was a sit down moment for the ball and coin.
Post colonial coppers are always a thrill to find but when I found this Vermont copper I had to do a double take as it was to my surprise double struck and probably 1787. Of interest I did find a 1773 1 real lost by the Americans on the Assault on the Heights early in the battle. Plenty of King Geo rge coppers with few readable.

 

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[Enginefitter]

Nice work .

I would wish you Good Luck but you don't need it.

Engine

 

[Iron Patch]

You don't have to guess on what date the Vermont is. There's plenty there to ID the variety and know for sure. It's a great looking coin.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Wow! You found some very interesting pieces.

 

[Ahab8]

Mass silver, Spanish silver(including1/5th cut), 2 state coins including a beautiful double strike! Yeah I'd say those are some really nice surprises while hunting for Rev War relics. There's just a certain special feeling that comes along with finding a colonial coin for me. It really makes a hunt. Great stuff Gary

 

[Showtime2385]

Very Nice!