1697 William III half-penny, 1/2 Reale

[Stan Milgram]

Today was a good day. I found some real oldies. A William III half-penny. Date is 1697. And a half-reale, which is unfortunately folded up. I also found a 1943 war nickle, a buckle part, the wall hanger, and the pin. This was my first time hunting this spot and you bet I'll be back there.

 

[oddrod]

Wow Stan, great finds. Now THAT is an old coin. HH

 

[Evolution]

Nice oldies you got there. You don't see William IIIs turning up every day... and one with a readable date is great. I've never found one (at least that I could positively ID) so whenever I find a smooth copper I just call it a William III.... Congrats!!

 

[joeyfresh]

Sorry about your Spanish but congrats on the KW III!

 

[John Boy]

wow a 1697 William III half-penny and half reale.very nice,very nice.way to go

 

[hamiddetecting]

Very nice coins

 

[RiverRat3]

That's definitely an old coin. Glad you could get the date. Look forward to see what other finds you post from that location.

 

[Jeff H]

Nice digs. William III's are alway great to see.

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

That's some nice colonial pocket change - WTG!!

 

[Stan Milgram]

Thanks, guys. My heart jumps every time I look at the KW. I'm bummed about the reale though, but shouldn't complain.

 

[sizematters]

great find....my oldest so far 1812

 

[Mzjavert]

Hard to imagine having such a great day. Congratulations.