222 Year old Post colonial copper and some relics

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

CKK got out to a new site today on this brisk 42 degree Pa. day. We began and were detecting for about 35 minutes and I heard Kyle sputter something about this possibly not being the exact spot. He no more than uttered these words when a certain higher tone ID on my Vision Spectra told me that there was a copper below me. In swing mode all 3 frequency blocks lined up narrowly in a perfect line. When I pinpointed it the low frequency green line was predominant. It also coinchecked in size in a nice point. 1787 left facing Conn. post colonial. You can make it out even if it is corroded. I'm happy with it. The Conn is one of my most favorites. My 2nd one this year. For all you iron freaks out there I also found a large axe head, 2 square nails and a horse shoe and a half. Also a flat button and 2 musket balls to top off the hunt. I guess no one can accuse me of cherry picking today. Kirk also found a copper which I am sure he will soon post.
Chris

 

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

Copper is always good

Great job once again !! VPR

 

[BuckleBoy]

Great Conn you found. They are a welcome find in any condition.


Nice work, you two.



-Buck

 

[Kirk PA]

It looks like KKC is back on the train! Nope, we don't cherry pick.

We must hit a new site on Sunday. We only need to dig 3 more coppers to surpass last year's total.

Kirk

 

[Iron Patch]

CT rocks!

Will pass on the iron.

 

[DigginThePast]

Great find on the Conn! On my list of hope to finds.

 

[romeo-1]

Nice find!! I've found one so know the thrill!

 

[Iron Patch]

Nice find!! I've found one so know the thrill!

I found my best CT on what probably was my best detecting day. (2002) Ironhorse and i were talking about some of the things were haven't found and many years and that is one that's on the list. There's many more common finds that for reason just don't turn up now. Maybe next week!

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

Nice find!! I've found one so know the thrill!

I found my best CT on what probably was my best detecting day. (2002) Ironhorse and i were talking about some of the things were haven't found and many years and that is one that's on the list. There's many more common finds that for reason just don't turn up now. Maybe next week!

Ckk was also discussing some of the things we haven't found this year and believe it or not last year at this time I had approx 14 Draped bust largies for the year. This year I have none. I do have 2 Draped halfies though.
Chris

 

[Iron Patch]

Nice find!! I've found one so know the thrill!

I found my best CT on what probably was my best detecting day. (2002) Ironhorse and i were talking about some of the things were haven't found and many years and that is one that's on the list. There's many more common finds that for reason just don't turn up now. Maybe next week!

Ckk was also discussing some of the things we haven't found this year and believe it or not last year at this time I had approx 14 Draped bust largies for the year. This year I have none. I do have 2 Draped halfies though.
Chris

Of course our dirt is quite different, but two I haven't found in a long time are George III Bullhead shilling or 6 pence, dug several my first 3-4 years. The other is a musket escutcheon plate and must be at least 6 years for one of those. There's no doubt many more that just don't come to mind. funny how it works.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Nice find!! I've found one so know the thrill!

I found my best CT on what probably was my best detecting day. (2002) Ironhorse and i were talking about some of the things were haven't found and many years and that is one that's on the list. There's many more common finds that for reason just don't turn up now. Maybe next week!

Ckk was also discussing some of the things we haven't found this year and believe it or not last year at this time I had approx 14 Draped bust largies for the year. This year I have none. I do have 2 Draped halfies though.
Chris

It is odd how that works. Last year we dug seated coins all year, one every couple outings. This fall--no silver yet.

I'm not worried though--the copper has been flowing.

 

[pjroo33]

Nice copper!!! Congrats!

 

[Iron Patch]

Nice find!! I've found one so know the thrill!

I found my best CT on what probably was my best detecting day. (2002) Ironhorse and i were talking about some of the things were haven't found and many years and that is one that's on the list. There's many more common finds that for reason just don't turn up now. Maybe next week!

Ckk was also discussing some of the things we haven't found this year and believe it or not last year at this time I had approx 14 Draped bust largies for the year. This year I have none. I do have 2 Draped halfies though.
Chris

It is odd how that works. Last year we dug seated coins all year, one every couple outings. This fall--no silver yet.

I'm not worried thought--the copper has been flowing.

I usually make my hunt with buttons, this Fall it has been coins!

 

[leddel]

congrats Chris on the "Auctori Connec" those are always a welcome site. glad you guys are finding the goods again , was startin to worry about you gents.

Dan

 

[Kyle PA]

My lip is still hanging in disgust. I guess my coil can't always be on fire.

I'm at Tam Bam's right now with Mace and A.J. I just got done eating 14 pieces of pizza and a can of Mountain Dew. I was done with 7 when everyone else was on their first.

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

Kyle and I were talking the other day about when we shifted gears and decided to pursue the older finds that Pa. has to offer. It used to be Barber dimes and indian heads that floated our boats. I remember the day well, Superbowl Sunday about 3 years ago and CKK was detecting with my friend Paco and I was having a great day detecting. I just found a couple of indian heads and then I found a spectacular 1878 Seated Quarter. Paco came over to me and said "man Chris you are on fire dude...If you find one more great coin then I am going to tackle you". We had a good laugh about that. With my trusty XL Pro that I was using at the time I almost immediately got a Quarter reading and thought...cool another possible Seated. I dug the plug and was soon holding something strange to me. I thought it was some kind of token or something. I called Kyle over but he was preoccupied. I looked to my right and Kirk was walking toward me. I placed it in his hand and he said "you B#@st$%rd...You found a Colonial." I surely knew of Colonials but never found one in my 17 years or so of locally detecting. We all formed a huddle and were gawking at my 1787 Conn right facing bust post colonial. Paco looked at me and gave me a warning by saying " get ready Chris because I'm going to tackle you dude." I may be twice his size but Paco is a wirey fellow. He brought me to the ground and we all were laughing like blithering idiots. It was then when the fever hit us. Especially Kyle who was soon on the trail to seek out these wonderful coppa coins. I found another Barber dime that day. 1908 D in great shape but I specifically remember that in the evening when I had all the coins in front of me it was the Conn copper that I was looking at. I should have checked my temp then because I HAD THE FEVER BAD.
Chris

 

[Iron Patch]

My lip is still hanging in disgust. I guess my coil can't always be on fire.

I'm at Tam Bam's right now with Mace and A.J. I just got done eating 14 pieces of pizza and a can of Mountain Dew. I was done with 7 when everyone else was on their first.

You guys must have some wimpy PA pizza there.

 

[Kyle PA]

Kyle and I were talking the other day about when we shifted gears and decided to pursue the older finds that Pa. has to offer. It used to be Barber dimes and indian heads that floated our boats. I remember the day well, Superbowl Sunday about 3 years ago and CKK was detecting with my friend Paco and I was having a great day detecting. I just found a couple of indian heads and then I found a spectacular 1878 Seated Quarter. Paco came over to me and said "man Chris you are on fire dude...If you find one more great coin then I am going to tackle you". We had a good laugh about that. With my trusty XL Pro that I was using at the time I almost immediately got a Quarter reading and thought...cool another possible Seated. I dug the plug and was soon holding something strange to me. I thought it was some kind of token or something. I called Kyle over but he was preoccupied. I looked to my right and Kirk was walking toward me. I placed it in his hand and he said "you B#@st$%rd...You found a Colonial." I surely knew of Colonials but never found one in my 17 years or so of locally detecting. We all formed a huddle and were gawking at my 1787 Conn right facing bust post colonial. Paco looked at me and gave me a warning by saying " get ready Chris because I'm going to tackle you dude." I may be twice his size but Paco is a wirey fellow. He brought me to the ground and we all were laughing like blithering idiots. It was then when the fever hit us. Especially Kyle who was soon on the trail to seek out these wonderful coppa coins. I found another Barber dime that day. 1908 D in great shape but I specifically remember that in the evening when I had all the coins in front of me it was the Conn copper that I was looking at. I should have checked my temp then because I HAD THE FEVER BAD.
Chris

That day implanted the Colonial passion in us. Without that recovery, we probably would still be looking for those other type coins. Everything is supposed to happen for a reason and I'm glad that we now know what truly is our passion in this hobby. I can't picture myself looking for anything other than Colonial to early American.

We were blithering idiots that day and we still are today. I think Iron Patch will agree with that.

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

My lip is still hanging in disgust. I guess my coil can't always be on fire.

I'm at Tam Bam's right now with Mace and A.J. I just got done eating 14 pieces of pizza and a can of Mountain Dew. I was done with 7 when everyone else was on their first.

You guys must have some wimpy PA pizza there.

Kyle and I have snake jaws. We can unhinge them and swallow the pizza slices whole. No really we are fast eaters though. I am usually the first to finish my food. I attribute it to possibly starving to death in a past life. Actually now that I think of it ...it was probably the fact that I have 5 brothers and 2 sisters and when mom put the food on the table it was a free for all and if you snooze you lose.
Chris

 

[Kyle PA]

My lip is still hanging in disgust. I guess my coil can't always be on fire.

I'm at Tam Bam's right now with Mace and A.J. I just got done eating 14 pieces of pizza and a can of Mountain Dew. I was done with 7 when everyone else was on their first.

You guys must have some wimpy PA pizza there.

Oh yeah, the pizza we ate today is more suited for women, but I still demolished the competition with my barbaric-like eating style. I think there is a large knot in my stomach now.