5 copper colonial hunt!!!!!!

[sscindercoop]

The Farmer finally plowed the field were I found my second Continental USA button. Thanks for looking HH

 

[pepperj]

What a great day out for digging old coppers, congrats on the coinage.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Wow, wow, WOW. TWO state coppers in one hunt! That is quite a hunt, my friend!

Coin-gratulations!

-Buck

 

[Iron Patch]

Thanks Ip, Im aware It has the bust of a King George II 1740-54 but the date of a King George III 1775 Half-Penny but I don't really know anything about the families of counterfeit KG coppers.Don went ahead and emailed the pics of my coin to an expert and he says although it is unusual, rare for a counterfeit, not really that valuable. I wish I could find more info on the coin. HH coop

Anyone who is an expert would know the families right away, or have access to the information, because collecting these at a high level is totally based on that info.. But it is true that just because something is rare to find doesn't necessarily mean it's valuable, but it's still cool because you'd be pretty hard pressed to find another posted on this detecting website or any other for one found in the U.S.. Over the last several years more and more having been surfacing from British collections, or finally being recognized, and like most other things that dropped the value. Where you do have the chance with these is finding something that has not been seen before whether it is a die for one side, or combination not seen before, and that would create some interest because it would be one all the collectors needed to create a bridge between families or to start a new one. New stuff does still come to light even these days, and I think a dug coin always has a better chance than one that's been above ground for it's entire existence. Now knowing it's common, which isn't a surprise, there probably isn't really any point to knowing the families because it would mean absolutely nothing to you. Had your coin been made with hand cut dies I would have been MUCH more optimistic it would have been something special, but regardless it's still something I would like to find. BTW... the bust is counterfeiting the George II young head. (1729-39)

 

[sscindercoop]

Anyone who is an expert would know the families right away, or have access to the information, because collecting these at a high level is totally based on that info.. But it is true that just because something is rare to find doesn't necessarily mean it's valuable, but it's still cool because you'd be pretty hard pressed to find another posted on this detecting website or any other for one found in the U.S.. Over the last several years more and more having been surfacing from British collections, or finally being recognized, and like most other things that dropped the value. Where you do have the chance with these is finding something that has not been seen before whether it is a die for one side, or combination not seen before, and that would create some interest because it would be one all the collectors needed to create a bridge between families or to start a new one. New stuff does still come to light even these days, and I think a dug coin always has a better chance than one that's been above ground for it's entire existence. Now knowing it's common, which isn't a surprise, there probably isn't really any point to knowing the families because it would mean absolutely nothing to you. Had your coin been made with hand cut dies I would have been MUCH more optimistic it would have been something special, but regardless it's still something I would like to find. BTW... the bust is counterfeiting the George II young head. (1729-39)

You are correct the bust is counterfeiting a KG ll young head. I think the coin is very interesting and I want to know more about it. Do you know of anyone who knows about families of KG coppers?

 

[Iron Patch]

You are correct the bust is counterfeiting a KG ll young head. I think the coin is very interesting and I want to know more about it. Do you know of anyone who knows about families of KG coppers?

Yes, I know most of them, and likely the guy Don was talking to, I just haven't spoke to any in a while. I'll send an email later today if it's still not identified.

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

great field coop! awesome dude!

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

What a Fantastic hunt coop ! That 1785 Vermont halfpence , Vermonts variety , is a tough to find , seldom seen on this forum , yes ... very early .... one of first minted from there .

A lot of Great coppers , recently plowed fields always produce , a lot of work but a surefire coin producing hunting ground . Very nice looking coppers indeed .

Keep getting more OK

Mike

 

[Steve in PA]

Nice coppers with plenty of detail.

 

[sscindercoop]

Yes, I know most of them, and likely the guy Don was talking to, I just haven't spoke to any in a while. I'll send an email later today if it's still not identified.

thanks