1773 1/2 Virginia Penny Found Today!

pigeonman · Feb 17, 2009

1773 1/2 Virginia Penny Found Today!

found this today in the field below the wires coming from nuke plant.difficult to detect but well worth it.also found 1/2 cents,large cents, spanish silver,and other various coins in this location.i thought it was toast but it did come clean with cleaning.found in salem co.nj

Trond · Feb 17, 2009

Re: 1773 1/2 Virginia Penny Found Today!

Nice finds.

MUD(S.W.A.T) · Feb 17, 2009

Re: 1773 1/2 Virginia Penny Found Today!

Better than most copper I see dug here. :thumbsup:

Keep @ it and HH!!

pigeonman · Feb 17, 2009

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here's the before and after pics

West Jersey Detecting · Feb 17, 2009

Re: 1773 1/2 Virginia Penny Found Today!

Fantastic Find!

I saw your post with the other finds, and am impressed that you are able to detect under those high power wires!

It is great to see these great finds from our region! That VA Copper is in nice shape too! Congratulations!

Keep digging!
Neil

terpfan · Feb 17, 2009

Re: 1773 1/2 Virginia Penny Found Today!

Now THAT is a terrific find, and you've done a really nice job with the cleaning. Any idea of its value? How did you find this particular location? It is really paying off for you. I'm still looking for my first coin from the 1700's.