3.5 Year old scores a Early TOKEN?

[Sniffy]

So today was father/son day..And I couldn't think of a better activity than metal detecting. So I took him on a grueling hike up a MT to a spot I've been peckin away at (Most of the hike was him on my back choking me). This site is very quiet now, I've done a pretty good job of covering every square foot for the most part....Today I decided to focus in an area outside the wall perimeter, only this time I let my son help me....I let him wear the headphones while I slowly gridded off the area...(I could hear the signals) So we get a nice screwcap/penny signal at 4-6 inches...I thought it was another button for sure, but we dug down and I let him use the vibraprobe...it was in the plug! He was on his own....He fooled around a bit until the pinpointer buzzed and he spotted it...."DADDY A COPPER!" "DADDY I FOUND MY FIRST COPPER!"...he was so proud of himself...I really wish I had a camera in the field...but here's the pics I took at home. It was so cool....on the way out he says "Thanks for the copper woods!"

 

[Iron Patch]

Sniff.... "Would success to trade and Commerce" work?

I dont' think that works.

Commerce "OF"

"Success to the Commerce of" Britain or Great Britain?

I really think it says Commerce of something ca"NADA"

GOT IT! 1816 Upper and Lower CANADA

I guess I flipped through to quick. It sure looked Canadian but after I didn't see it I ruled it out... it's a small book. The thing is many Canadian tokens are based on earlier British ones so they are very close in many ways.

 

[Iron Patch]

There so many ship coins and tokens!

Sniff we need some hints. I see a word at the top starting with "C," by chance is it Company or Commerce? Is there anything at all on the other side?

success to the C ompany or Commerce...can't really tell...and the back is smooth

That's a very good hint.

It's most likely "Success to Commerce" and since I don't think it's Canadian, even though that appears on many tokens, I think it's from a British Halfpenny. I see an ID in the near future.

PS... I just searched and there is very few hits, so those words might be different. I'm trying to do a couple things at one right now so my concentration is a little wacky. I'll check back in a bit to see if anyone nailed it.

Yeap. It's hard to chew gum and walk at the same time.

Awesome research IP. Been watching this thread to see what it is. I'm sure you will get this one soon.

Walk, chew gum, and watch Big Brother!

 

[shaun7]

There so many ship coins and tokens!

Sniff we need some hints. I see a word at the top starting with "C," by chance is it Company or Commerce? Is there anything at all on the other side?

success to the C ompany or Commerce...can't really tell...and the back is smooth

That's a very good hint.

It's most likely "Success to Commerce" and since I don't think it's Canadian, even though that appears on many tokens, I think it's from a British Halfpenny. I see an ID in the near future.

PS... I just searched and there is very few hits, so those words might be different. I'm trying to do a couple things at one right now so my concentration is a little wacky. I'll check back in a bit to see if anyone nailed it.

Yeap. It's hard to chew gum and walk at the same time.

Awesome research IP. Been watching this thread to see what it is. I'm sure you will get this one soon.

Walk, chew gum, and watch Big Brother!

Why

 

[gwdigger]

Got it:

http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=42778

 

[Sniffy]

Got it:

http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=42778

Or go to plate VI, figure 2 for clearer pics:

wait...

same site I located it....thats cool my sons first find...1816 Canadian token.

 

[RPG]

There so many ship coins and tokens!

Sniff we need some hints. I see a word at the top starting with "C," by chance is it Company or Commerce? Is there anything at all on the other side?

success to the C ompany or Commerce...can't really tell...and the back is smooth

That's a very good hint.

It's most likely "Success to Commerce" and since I don't think it's Canadian, even though that appears on many tokens, I think it's from a British Halfpenny. I see an ID in the near future.

PS... I just searched and there is very few hits, so those words might be different. I'm trying to do a couple things at one right now so my concentration is a little wacky. I'll check back in a bit to see if anyone nailed it.

Yeap. It's hard to chew gum and walk at the same time.

Awesome research IP. Been watching this thread to see what it is. I'm sure you will get this one soon.

Walk, chew gum, and watch Big Brother!

Why

Some one has too. IP is the best candidate.

Sure wish you were in Washington. You're not muslim are you?

 

[gwdigger]

Got it:

http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=42778

Or go to plate VI, figure 2 for clearer pics:

wait...

same site I located it....thats cool my sons first find...1816 Canadian token.

Thats a cool find. I like the ship coins.

 

[Iron Patch]

There so many ship coins and tokens!

Sniff we need some hints. I see a word at the top starting with "C," by chance is it Company or Commerce? Is there anything at all on the other side?

success to the C ompany or Commerce...can't really tell...and the back is smooth

That's a very good hint.

It's most likely "Success to Commerce" and since I don't think it's Canadian, even though that appears on many tokens, I think it's from a British Halfpenny. I see an ID in the near future.

PS... I just searched and there is very few hits, so those words might be different. I'm trying to do a couple things at one right now so my concentration is a little wacky. I'll check back in a bit to see if anyone nailed it.

Yeap. It's hard to chew gum and walk at the same time.

Awesome research IP. Been watching this thread to see what it is. I'm sure you will get this one soon.

Walk, chew gum, and watch Big Brother!

Why

Some one has too. IP is the best candidate.

Sure wish you were in Washington. You're not muslim are you?

I wish I was Muslim then I could really scare all of you.

 

[gwdigger]

that coin might be in this handy reference I found while searching but I didnt look real close.

http://books.google.com/books?id=5w... commerce and peace to the world 1816&f=false

 

[{Sentinel}]

That's really cool Sniffy! Your son will remember that for the rest of his life...the time "Dad" took me diggin and I found my FIRST COPPER AWESOME

 

[HCW]

Ya think that kids eyes could get any more blue. My two sons are the same way.

 

[Arthur Neto]

Sniffy,

Can you post the other side of that coin (the one with the sailboat)? On the first pic, the coin on the left side is a large cent.
Cheers

 

[Iron Patch]

Sniffy,

Can you post the other side of that coin (the one with the sailboat)? On the first pic, the coin on the left side is a large cent.
Cheers

It's ID'ed, and a link on this thread does show what the other side looks like.

 

[Arthur Neto]

AhÁ! Found the link! lol

Thanks Iron patch!

 

[Sgtrock]

OK Dad... Way to go...you have created more than one treasure..

Driving your son to the site: A few bucks of gas

Carrying your son while being choked: Some calories and blurred vision.

Finding the coppers: Patience patience patience

The memory you created for your hansom son: PRICELESS

Sir you have created a memory that he will be telling his kids.

Your a good man Charlie Brown...I tip my hat to a great Father...this outing is a treasure within itself.

Be Well...give your son a pat on the back for me.

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Here is what the other side looks like:

Great find!!!

 

[Iron Patch]

Funny I have found many with the cherub design but don't recall a ship one.

 

[Sniffy]

Funny I have found many with the cherub design but don't recall a ship one.

Was doin some research on it, I guess this paticular one is "scarce" How man Brocks have you found IP?

 

[Iron Patch]

Funny I have found many with the cherub design but don't recall a ship one.

Was doin some research on it, I guess this paticular one is "scarce" How man Brocks have you found IP?

Not sure, maybe a dozen. Have never really thought about it.

Yes, I like that one! It's a mule which is very cool and far less common than the ones I find.