1775 King George III Today in the sleet...

lovedigging · Jan 6, 2009

Got permission this past weekend at a new spot where there was an old furnace dating back to the early 1800's. Was dying to get there, had sleet today, roads were bad, couldn't make it to work (ha ha) but was determined to get there and see what I could find! Pounded it hard for 6 hours, didn't find what I thought I was going to find. The eagle button came fairly early in the hunt, but never did manage to find a bullet all day. Hit an area where I found the 1920 & 1946 one-cent coins, then a 1964 nickle. This was followed by the 5 flat buttons, and then I found the piece that is posted with the eagle button that I hope someone can help me identify. Shortly before dark, I dug what I thought was another flat button and didn't realize I had a coin until I got home and started "clean up". I was very shocked to see I had dug a King George III half-penny dated 1775. All in all, my butt is still soaked, but it WAS a good day! Hope you enjoy the pictures, and hope someone can give me insight on that one piece...

GL · Jan 6, 2009

lovedigging · Jan 6, 2009

GL said:
YES!

Yes, What GL...

camb1 · Jan 6, 2009

WTG. You deserved that coin for braving the cold. :thumbsup:

Newt · Jan 6, 2009

The detail looks good too.
Congrats!
Newt

crazyjarhead · Jan 6, 2009

What a terrific find. :thumbsup:

That one is in good shape :thumbsup:

minton7 · Jan 6, 2009

very cool digs..... as a fellow THer who goes out in rain, sleet, snow and ice I can definately say that you deserved the find! Yet another reason that this hobby isnt for everyone..... if you wanna be truly sucessful at this, I believe you must be willing to go out in both less than ideal conditions and down right down conditions.... congrats man!