1695-98 William 111, George 1 "Dump", 2-1730 George 11

[cannonball]

I had an extra play day so I decided to hit one of my old sites(CB-1). I couldn't get a single coin, just lots of buttons. The next day I decided to move on. I came across a nice early site. The most modern coin was a 1730 George 11 Half Penny (X 2). The oldest coin was 1695-98 first issue, King William 111 Half Penny. Also found was a George 1, 1717-1719 "Dump" Half Penny, a Tudor Rose sleeve button, and my favorite, a small early axe head (being conserved right now). Please chime in if you can identify the axe head.

 

[sibbley]

Outstanding Day!

 

[achanceforgold]

Very nice sir

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

FANTASTIC finds - well done !

 

[ncsuwolf]

Well done. First….youre in an area with dates that most folks envy, second your soil conditions make those that have the same date range as you envious. If I were to find something that old here, would have no idea due to ground action

 

[Steve in PA]

Nice digs! Great early stuff there.

 

[Nathan W]

Would love to have such an old site to do, congrats

 

[oldmxrat]

That's an incredible assemblage of old history you found, congrats!

 

[Silvermonkey]

That is one big, beautiful heap of old coins! Congratulations on some stellar finds cannonball. I look forward to seeing that ax head when the conservation process is complete.

 

[mjb Mike]

wow what a day in my book thats banner

 

[Glen's Loyalists]

Now those are my kind of coins

 

[Almy]

I think that is a hewing axe or hatchet (depending on size) head.
The coins are fantastic. Your newest is older than my oldest, and I seldom get a halfpenny in as good condition as any of yours. I'm a little green!