Colonial New England field yields 3 coppers, buttons and more!

[Coilcrazy2]

I went up to Ma to visit some relatives for New Years. Last time I went up I scouted a few places to hunt and this specific field was top on my list. It sits right behind a 1700's inn and I was told it was the location that the militia was trained (I would have to agree with that). If I ever saw an old looking field, this is one. The whole field is lined with stone walls and abandoned picket fencing. I managed to get in 3 hunts in the 4 days I was there. The first hunt I went out and immediately started finding early flat buttons...I knew I had a good place to hunt. When the first day was over, I had 7 musket balls, 6 flat buttons, a few buckles and a few other things. Excited about the day before I woke up early the next day and found the 1845 LC, the 1805 draped bust LC, 2 and a half IH's, a handful more musket balls, and a few more buttons. The third day was much like the rest until I was surprised by a BEAUTIFUL 1749 KGII farthing Unfortunately, it fell back in the hole and I nicked the front a few times as I was trying to retrieve it. I also found half of a heel plate, a crotal bell, a spoon, a suspender buckle, a rosette, 2 skeleton keys and some other 200 yr old trinkets. Needless to say, I can't wait to revisit this field in the year to come!! ....because the coins are from NE I suppose it is appropriate to call them COPPUHS!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

 

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[hogge]

Some very nice relics and coins. The KG is actually a half penny. It's in wonderful shape. Congrats.............Hogge

 

[Coilcrazy2]

Some very nice relics and coins. The KG is actually a half penny. It's in wonderful shape. Congrats.............Hogge

Thanks hogge! Yea it is noticeably smaller than my other KG II coppers so I assumed it was a farthing but I'm not really sure.
~CC

 

[testing123]

wow! hard to believe New England can produce coppers so well preserved. Nice finds!

 

[ATpro5]

Those Are Some Amazing Coppers. Nice Finds!

 

[CASPER-2]

WITH FINDS LIKE THAT - FIELD MUST BE VIRGIN - GOT TO BE SOME OLD SILVER IN THERE SOMEWHERE TOO

 

[Msbeepbeep]

You started the year off right! Great relics!
I'm guessing you made it out of here and won't be hanging around for the 12-18" of snow!
Good timing!

 

[Iron Patch]

Thanks hogge! Yea it is noticeably smaller than my other KG II coppers so I assumed it was a farthing but I'm not really sure.
~CC

It's definitely a Farthing, regardless of size because it's a much different style of reverse die used. It's also George II, not I.

 

[Coilcrazy2]

It's definitely a Farthing, regardless of size because it's a much different style of reverse die used. It's also George II, not I.

Okay cool, that's good to know. Yea I meant to type in KGII but I must have forgot the other "I". Thanks for the correction!
~CC

 

[Zodiacdiverdave]

wicked finds, they are in amazing shape too. Congrats.
ZDD

 

[Valley Ranger]

Very nice relics!

 

[Metdet49]

Nice to see some nice finds still being dug up here in the frozen NE. We're in the middle of a pretty hefty snow storm right now. I would love to find one of those KG's, they're still on my bucket list. I also like that octagonal flat button, I've never seen one of those before. I expect there's lots more to find in that field when the weather permits. Good luck and HH.

 

[Steve in PA]

You picked the right field, that's for sure! That is a sweet farthing, 1749 is a popular date for KGII farthings. The LC's are in nice shape too. I also like the octagonal cufflink, and the shank on that decorative button is outrageous!

 

[dirtydig]

That is awesome! would love to have a day like that.

 

[CRUSADER]

You have some kind soil - congrats on the good looking coppers!

 

[smittyw]

outstanding. Almost makes me willing to trade florida weather for the frigide north to get to hunt stuff like that.

 

[Ahab8]

That my friend is a dream site and it looks like you took full advantage. That kg is gorgeous and the rest of the finds are great as well. That musta been a very fun few days. Great job

 

[Coilcrazy2]

Nice to see some nice finds still being dug up here in the frozen NE. We're in the middle of a pretty hefty snow storm right now. I would love to find one of those KG's, they're still on my bucket list. I also like that octagonal flat button, I've never seen one of those before. I expect there's lots more to find in that field when the weather permits. Good luck and HH.

Thanks metdet49! Yea I think there was a gold pair of cuff links on here a little while ago just like the octagonal one in the pic. I don't think mine would meet the cut for a banner tho

 

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

Great bunch of early finds!! I hope you will be able to get back to the field to swing again, there will be more.


VPR

 

[Wldbil]

Man you had a really good vacation and hunts with that field,great job on the finds and scouting a nice place!