1822 1 Decimo (same diameter/thickness/composition as a Half Cent)

[Dave2000]

I found this coin this morning at the same site where I found four Draped Bust cents a few weeks ago. This coin was found about 100 yards away from the other coins, closer to water, and it's really toasted.

The diameter is exactly 23.5 mm, and the thickness is exactly 2.0 mm. The only U.S. con that matches this is one of the Half Cent varieties from 1794-1836. The weight isn't an exact match, which could've been attributable to corrosion. There was a wreath visible just within the rim, along with "UN" (I was thinking "UNITED") but whatever details were visible still didn't match up to anything I could find. A member on another forum provided information about an Argentinian coin that was only minted for 2 years (1822 and 1823). After closer examination, this is an 1822. How it got all the way up to the north shore of Long Island is anybody's guess.

http://coinquest.com/cgi-bin/cq/coins?main_coin=17047

An added note: this site has produced 5 coins for me between 1798 and 1822.

 

[david680]

You just never know whats going to turn up, do you? Nice find.

 

[I-DIG-IT]

Nice digs.

 

[WheatWaffle]

Nice find!