2 Draped Bust coins--1 Authentic H.C + 1 Counterfeit Draped Bust Something

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

The 3 Datectateers got out to a site we began last week where I found a nice draped bust 1804 half cent. This week we decided to go back and hit it some more. Up and down we went . To and fro I go when a soft signal from my xl-pro told me that something was 7 or 8 inches under the coil. My new vibra probe was telling me that metal was just at the bottom of my 8 inch hole. Another Draped bust half cent. 1807 it is. I could tell it was going to be one of those days. Kirk was spouting out "button". "OH YEAH." Kyle was sweeping away 30 ft. from me. 10 minutes later another week 8 inch signal in the dry,parched dirt revealed a nice large shankless Dandy button with cool punched designs. "Awesome" Zeus is zinging lightning bolts now baby. Half an hour after that 7 inches of diggin doit and low and behold a nice silver Tomback button. "You better believe I was humming and skipping along to the rythym of my threshold.After conversing more with the landowner I went back to my sweet spot. It wasn't long and I got a signal about 5 or 6 inches deep. This folks is where it got cornfusing for me. It registered low for this type of coin. Not only that but it is made out of cheap,crumbly metal that had not a hint of the usual Coppa green. About an 8th of an inch thick. But a distinct Draped bust 1798 is on it. This coin is definitely counterfeit but you would think it not worth an early Americans time and effort to counterfeit a Draped Bust Large Cent. The 3 of us were knocking our collective heads together when the one and only Zoyboy said it is probably a counterfeit Draped bust Half Dollar. Could it be folks. This coin has some of its original size missing since it crumbled away for over 200 years. I cant see anything on the back. Nor do I see stars that would be on the front of a half dollar but like I said quite a bit of it is missing. You can't even see the word "Liberty". It is invariably a great find nonetheless and I am ecstatic with my days total. I also found an old pocketwatch and 1700's spoon handle. Enjoy everyone and thanks for reading this post.
Chris

 

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[Colonial Zoyboy]

Re: 2 Draped Bust coins--1 Authentic H.C + 1 Counterfeit Draped Bust Quarter

You looney biscuit boy, as I said to you last night, this is the closest that we've come to finding the real deal. We are going to strike a super rare coin very soon!

Snicket

 

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[dgaughan]

Re: 2 Draped Bust coins--1 Authentic H.C + 1 Counterfeit Draped Bust Quarter

awesome finds chris that is a sweet manure token congrats and hh

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

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I agree, this is BANNER-worthy, CSZ. Photobucket or not...it is on my banner! OOOOF

Snicket

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: 2 Draped Bust coins--1 Authentic H.C + 1 Counterfeit Draped Bust Quarter

Very excellent

Badger

 

[silverfreak]

Re: 2 Draped Bust coins--1 Authentic H.C + 1 Counterfeit Draped Bust Quarter

Chris....you just keep pluckin' out amazing finds buddy. I think this one is the best so far though. Congrats

 

[RELICDUDE07]

Re: 2 Draped Bust coins--1 Authentic H.C + 1 Counterfeit Draped Bust Quarter

What the ---- ?Do you guys find them alot?We have never found coins like that.I would like to see the big green button once you clean it some,and what happen with zoyboy?He didnt have a post Did he say his machine was not acting right/maybe weak batteries or something

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

Re: 2 Draped Bust coins--1 Authentic H.C + 1 Counterfeit Draped Bust Quarter

What the ---- ?Do you guys find them alot?We have never found coins like that.I would like to see the big green button once you clean it some,and what happen with zoyboy?He didnt have a post Did he say his machine was not acting right/maybe weak batteries or something

We do find quite a bit of coppas in our area. In 1.5 years of serious hunting, PACO, Colonial Silver Zeus, Colonial KirkPA, and I have found over 115 coppas combined.

I got skunked like a skunk could get skunked. OOOF My batteries were strong, but my skills must have been weak yesterday.

 

[Mr_Mojo_Risin]

Re: 2 Draped Bust coins--1 Authentic H.C + 1 Counterfeit Draped Bust Quarter

Very cool- the counterfeit is certainly charming in itself!

 

[RELICDUDE07]

Re: 2 Draped Bust coins--1 Authentic H.C + 1 Counterfeit Draped Bust Quarter

Thats great 150 coppas,i guess i meant ones made of pewter.Its hard to think someone could pass that off as the real thing in the 1800s.... I use the old( machines not acting right) trick sometimes,must be my battery pack

 

[Evolution]

Re: 2 Draped Bust coins--1 Authentic H.C + 1 Counterfeit Draped Bust Quarter

That is an awesome find Chris. I dont believe I've found any counterfeit coins yet, at least from what I can tell. My buddy Steve found a nice counterfeit Irish halfpenny earlier this year. I agree with Derek. You might want to hit that spot at least once more. Might be another keeper or two there to find.

Rob

 

[Colonial KirkPA]

Re: 2 Draped Bust coins--1 Authentic H.C + 1 Counterfeit Draped Bust Quarter

Zeeeeeuuuuuus,

We must! We must!

Kirk

P.S. We must!

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

Re: 2 Draped Bust coins--1 Authentic H.C + 1 Counterfeit Draped Bust Quarter

Very cool- the counterfeit is certainly charming in itself!

The counterfeit is charming, but the uttster of a datectorist who dug it...well, I wouldn't go that far. OOOF

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

Re: 2 Draped Bust coins--1 Authentic H.C + 1 Counterfeit Draped Bust Quarter

awesome finds chris that is a sweet manure token congrats and hh

Thanks. You are the first to mention the fertilizer thingy. I thought it was cool also.
Chris

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

Re: 2 Draped Bust coins--1 Authentic H.C + 1 Counterfeit Draped Bust Quarter

Very excellent

Badger

Thanks M.B. Indubitably.
Chris

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

Re: 2 Draped Bust coins--1 Authentic H.C + 1 Counterfeit Draped Bust Quarter

Chris....you just keep pluckin' out amazing finds buddy. I think this one is the best so far though. Congrats

Thanks Dude. I knew right away that it was counterfeit. One of these days one of us will find a real one. Chris

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

Re: 2 Draped Bust coins--1 Authentic H.C + 1 Counterfeit Draped Bust Quarter

What the ---- ?Do you guys find them alot?We have never found coins like that.I would like to see the big green button once you clean it some,and what happen with zoyboy?He didnt have a post Did he say his machine was not acting right/maybe weak batteries or something

Thanks R.D.
As for Kyle's unluck.....He had a great middle part of the year and Kirks luck was the first part. I seem to own the last part. The best part if you ask me.
Chris

 

[watercolor]

Re: 2 Draped Bust coins--1 Authentic H.C + 1 Counterfeit Draped Bust Quarter

Man, I really love your finds

I think that counterfeit is priceless. . . very neat!

As the weekend draws near, I can sense your datectin' blood is primed and ready for the treasures that await

All the best!
watercolor

 

[BuckleBoy]

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Zeus and Crew,

What do you think the date is on that coin?  I'm seeing 1798--but what do you think it is?  I'm just curious, and still trying to figure this one out... I would also like to see a photo of the reverse of the coin if possible...


-Buck

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

Re: 2 Draped Bust coins--1 Authentic H.C + 1 Counterfeit Draped Bust Quarter

That is an awesome find Chris. I dont believe I've found any counterfeit coins yet, at least from what I can tell. My buddy Steve found a nice counterfeit Irish halfpenny earlier this year. I agree with Derek. You might want to hit that spot at least once more. Might be another keeper or two there to find.

Rob

I am constantly reminded each week that we get out why I like this hobby so much. You never know from day to day what will be brought to the surface.
Chris

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

Re: 2 Draped Bust coins--1 Authentic H.C + 1 Counterfeit Draped Bust Quarter

Zeus and Crew,

What do you think the date is on that coin? I'm seeing 1798--but what do you think it is? I'm just curious, and still trying to figure this one out... I would also like to see a photo of the reverse of the coin if possible...


-Buck

Buck ..You took the words right out of my mouth. I was looking at the date on my lunchbreak and I am thinking the same thing. 1798. I was going to ask you and Iron Patch if you guys were seeing the same thing that I do.I will take a picture of the back but you will see that it is futile.Thanks.
Chris