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

 

[BuckleBoy]

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's a great story, Chris.

 

[Iron Patch]

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.

Yes, now you need to have a great day and spill it over on to here.

How about one day you take some video of how you guys jump around like monkeys at the site of an old copper. I'd love to see it!

 

[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

That's a great story, Chris.

Thanks Buck. I am holding that Conn,right facing bust copper right now and remembering how it all started.
Chris

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Great copper! Fantastic!

 

[silverfreak]

Chris...that is one sweet find.

I must admit...I don't know much about coppers...well...er..okay...I know nothing about coppers because they don't show up in my parks often. More like they don't EVER show up in my parks

I know a sweet old coin when I see it though...and it is usually in one of you fellers' posts.

I look forward to the other posted find too.

Take care

 

[Brian(upstateNY-Central Fla.)]

Nice CT Chris

 

[BuckleBoy]

Chris, is that a musket sling hook in your photo?

 

[ModernMiner]

You three are like Colonial copper magnets. Amazing guys!!! Those Colonial Amish sure lost a lot of coins there in PA.
Congrats Chris,
Doug

 

[timekiller]

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

Gotta love that story,nothing like the Idea of you guy's having such fun doing what you all like doing!Killing the COPPERS! I'm really glad you guy's had a great day! And glad your luck has changed!
Swooooooo 14 pieces of pizza Kyle buddy! Man That's what you call working up a appetite! I use to have a purdy good one but the older I get not so much!Anyway Long LIVE CKK!
TK,

 

[The Patriot]

WTG on the CT...found one last year...

 

[Rusted_Iron]

Nice copper. I also like the axe head. Jersey pattern or similar. Early to mid-19th? Would like to see it all cleaned up.

HH,
R.I.

 

[garthbfan169]

WTG CCZ very nice, VERY NICE!!

 

[Kirk 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

Very well stated, Unc! I remember that day like it was now. Little did we know at the time that we would become Colonial hounds.

Sorry I missed your call last night. Yup, I was zonked out.

Kirk

 

[Sniffy]

I had a friend that bought a DFX in Ohio. He constantly talked about it everytime we spoke. He wanted me to buy a detector and come out to Ohio to go hunting with him. Eventually I bought a bounty hunter and then a Whites Prizm 3. My fever began when I found my very first "coin" a beautiful 1804 half cent. And then shortly after a 1847 Large cent. ANd then, the 1787 CT copper.....I didnt' know what I had at first...it had a hole in it and I didn't think it was a coin at first. After I got it home and cleaned it I seen the date!....1787....for days I would periodically hold it in my hand and marvel it. My Fever BURNS WILD!

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

I had a friend that bought a DFX in Ohio. He constantly talked about it everytime we spoke. He wanted me to buy a detector and come out to Ohio to go hunting with him. Eventually I bought a bounty hunter and then a Whites Prizm 3. My fever began when I found my very first "coin" a beautiful 1804 half cent. And then shortly after a 1847 Large cent. ANd then, the 1787 CT copper.....I didnt' know what I had at first...it had a hole in it and I didn't think it was a coin at first. After I got it home and cleaned it I seen the date!....1787....for days I would periodically hold it in my hand and marvel it. My Fever BURNS WILD!

Nice story Sniffy. We are birds of a feather.
Chris

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

Chris, is that a musket sling hook in your photo?

No..just a spoon handle that was bent.

 

[Don in SJ]

Nice going Chris on another CT copper, wonder if the early settlers in your part of the state relocating or in general had in the area, people moving in from the New England area. Seems like a high proportional amount of CT coppers being found in your area. Just a thought.

I know my area of Pa (where I grew up) probably would not have that many, and don't believe I see them posted much if any from Berks county, probably becuase the settlers were mostly English and Germans, with the English coming directly from England to the area and likewise with the Germans coming directly from Germany to settle in that area....

So, over the years now how many CT coppers have your group found?

Don

 

[Kyle PA]

Nice going Chris on another CT copper, wonder if the early settlers in your part of the state relocating or in general had in the area, people moving in from the New England area. Seems like a high proportional amount of CT coppers being found in your area. Just a thought.

I know my area of Pa (where I grew up) probably would not have that many, and don't believe I see them posted much if any from Berks county, probably becuase the settlers were mostly English and Germans, with the English coming directly from England to the area and likewise with the Germans coming directly from Germany to settle in that area....

So, over the years now how many CT coppers have your group found?

Don

Don,

In the late 1700s, there were Connecticut claims in the Luzerne County area. I'm pretty sure that this is the main reason why a lot of Connecticut coppers are found in our area.

I personally have only dug two of them so far. Our buddy, PACO, has dug two also. I'm sure Kirk and Chris will chime in with their totals later. I know Chris has dug close to 10.

I believe we dug three in a week at one small site last year.

Kyle

 

[Don in SJ]

Kyle, sounds like the answer than, most logical and makes sense with the numbers of CT coppers being found in your area.

Don

 

[Kirk PA]

Nice going Chris on another CT copper, wonder if the early settlers in your part of the state relocating or in general had in the area, people moving in from the New England area. Seems like a high proportional amount of CT coppers being found in your area. Just a thought.

I know my area of Pa (where I grew up) probably would not have that many, and don't believe I see them posted much if any from Berks county, probably becuase the settlers were mostly English and Germans, with the English coming directly from England to the area and likewise with the Germans coming directly from Germany to settle in that area....

So, over the years now how many CT coppers have your group found?

Don

I have 3 Connecticut coppers. Chris has about 7 (if I am correct). We definitely dig a lot more Connecticut coppers than most on this forum, but we attribute it to the fact of the Connecticut claim.

Kirk