Awesome Colonial hunt with fellow Tnet member! UPDATE!!Bust Silver Counterfeit?

[jamesbibb]

So it apperas that the 1/2 dime is a period counterfeit. The dfx registers this coin at 40-41 well below where it should be metering at of 80. It was always in the back of mind due to the nature of the break. I am still super staoked and counterfeit coins just take the cake for sure. BUt on to find a real 1/2 dime! This coim has got to be the best counterfeit that I have ever seen as to the detail of the coin. ANd its is strane to me as to why fake a 5c coin opposed to say a 50c coin.

Met up with Mike (Woodland Detectors) for a hunt at one of my earlier sites. Gotta say Mike is an awesome guy! We had a blast recovering some prime early American relics. It was a perfect day of detecting in Central Va! The day started off with a 1889 V nickel, then mike got into a patch of nice flat buttons on the high ridge where the house sat. WHile working out the ridge I got a great 81-82 on the DFX and wouldnt you know at about 7 inches of Red dirt was a Draped Bust Copper. A few minutes later I got a 79 shallow reading (2") and out pops another copper!(In bad shape but it is a classic head design) The very next target at about 6" pops out a mens 14k band! At about this time I was as giddy as a school girl. we moved into the feild in front of the house and the 1st target I dig is this sadly broken yet ABSOLUTELY AWESOME 1829 BUST HALF DIME! i frantically searched the hole and found another peice of the coin (still one missing however) But i was extremely happy with my first half dime! All in all it was a great day and we both had some excellent recoveries and i cant wait to hit it again! Mike good times my friend, good times!
HH
James

 

[jamesbibb]

Re: Awesome Colonial hunt with fellow Tnet member! Buttons-Coppers-Bust Silver-Gold!

Are you sure that half dime isn't a lead counterfeit? I have several, and all the cft.'s look like yours. Incidently I have an 1829 CFT. half dollar. Clean it a bit and you will see. You're not going to hurt it any.

i HAVENT RULED IT OUT YET. i WILL HAVE TO DO SOME CLOSE EXAMINATION. IT SURE DOES HAVE A LOT OF DETAIL THOUGH.

 

[jamesbibb]

Re: Awesome Colonial hunt with fellow Tnet member! Buttons-Coppers-Bust Silver-Gold!

Great digs! Old Gold, silver and copper. Can't ask for more than that!

tHANKS
hh

 

[jamesbibb]

Re: Awesome Colonial hunt with fellow Tnet member! Buttons-Coppers-Bust Silver-Gold!

"At about this time I was as giddy as a school girl"

That's funny James.

Thanks again for having me out man. You kicked my tail on those flats. (and everything else!) I see I have some getting used to on the hot soil you all have here. You are one heck of a fine detectorist buddy. What do you say, next week we try again?

That 5c piece IMO is definitely silver. Great finds. I'll post my pics tomorrow.

Mike

i HAD A GREAT TIME AS WELL! wE WILL GET TOGETHER REAL SOON

 

[BobinSouthVA]

Re: Awesome Colonial hunt with fellow Tnet member! Buttons-Coppers-Bust Silver-Gold!

Met up with Mike (Woodland Detectors) for a hunt at one of my earlier sites. Gotta say Mike is an awesome guy! We had a blast recovering some prime early American relics. It was a perfect day of detecting in Central Va! The day started off with a 1889 V nickel, then mike got into a patch of nice flat buttons on the high ridge where the house sat. WHile working out the ridge I got a great 81-82 on the DFX and wouldnt you know at about 7 inches of Red dirt was a Draped Bust Copper. A few minutes later I got a 79 shallow reading (2") and out pops another copper!(In bad shape but it is a classic head design) The very next target at about 6" pops out a mens 14k band! At about this time I was as giddy as a school girl. we moved into the feild in front of the house and the 1st target I dig is this sadly broken yet ABSOLUTELY AWESOME 1829 BUST HALF DIME! i frantically searched the hole and found another peice of the coin (still one missing however) But i was extremely happy with my first half dime! All in all it was a great day and we both had some excellent recoveries and i cant wait to hit it again! Mike good times my friend, good times!
HH
James

Well sounds like y'all had a good time! Mike was originally suppose to come down and dig with me this weekend until we realized it was a 5 HOUR DRIVE for him ! It was alittle too far for him this time. I'm glad he was able to get out with you and dig some nice keepers. Congrats to you guys!

Thanks Josh, we will all have to hook up this spring some time.

Wow that is a haul, I though you were a bit closer. You must be way out there.

That break on the coin is certainly weird. Looks almost like it's shattered.

Great finds

 

[Daedalus]

Re: Awesome Colonial hunt with fellow Tnet member! Buttons-Coppers-Bust Silver-Gold!

Now that is what you call fun , everyone getting out and going after the finds .
You found some neat items also .

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Re: Awesome Colonial hunt with fellow Tnet member! Buttons-Coppers-Bust Silver-Gold!

Nice relics and coins! Ouch on that half dime!

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Re: Awesome Colonial hunt with fellow Tnet member! Buttons-Coppers-Bust Silver-Gold!

Here's a couple more photo's James

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Hey James .....

Did you ever get a chance to check that coin out to see if it might be a pewter counterfeit? I'd be shocked if it wasn't based on it being that washed-out gray color plus that very brittle-looking break. Give it an air test and let us know. Thanks ..... Bill

 

[jamesbibb]

Re: Awesome Colonial hunt with fellow Tnet member! Buttons-Coppers-Bust Silver-Gold!

Met up with Mike (Woodland Detectors) for a hunt at one of my earlier sites. Gotta say Mike is an awesome guy! We had a blast recovering some prime early American relics. It was a perfect day of detecting in Central Va! The day started off with a 1889 V nickel, then mike got into a patch of nice flat buttons on the high ridge where the house sat. WHile working out the ridge I got a great 81-82 on the DFX and wouldnt you know at about 7 inches of Red dirt was a Draped Bust Copper. A few minutes later I got a 79 shallow reading (2") and out pops another copper!(In bad shape but it is a classic head design) The very next target at about 6" pops out a mens 14k band! At about this time I was as giddy as a school girl. we moved into the feild in front of the house and the 1st target I dig is this sadly broken yet ABSOLUTELY AWESOME 1829 BUST HALF DIME! i frantically searched the hole and found another peice of the coin (still one missing however) But i was extremely happy with my first half dime! All in all it was a great day and we both had some excellent recoveries and i cant wait to hit it again! Mike good times my friend, good times!
HH
James

Well sounds like y'all had a good time! Mike was originally suppose to come down and dig with me this weekend until we realized it was a 5 HOUR DRIVE for him ! It was alittle too far for him this time. I'm glad he was able to get out with you and dig some nice keepers. Congrats to you guys!

Thanks Josh, we will all have to hook up this spring some time.

Wow that is a haul, I though you were a bit closer. You must be way out there.

That break on the coin is certainly weird. Looks almost like it's shattered.

Great finds

LOL Way out there. No you guys are way out there!
Thanks for the kind words!
HH James

 

[jamesbibb]

Re: Hey James .....

Did you ever get a chance to check that coin out to see if it might be a pewter counterfeit? I'd be shocked if it wasn't based on it being that washed-out gray color plus that very brittle-looking break. Give it an air test and let us know. Thanks ..... Bill

Will be doing that this evening with an update to follow!

 

[jamesbibb]

Re: Awesome Colonial hunt with fellow Tnet member! Buttons-Coppers-Bust Silver-Gold!

Here's a couple more photo's James

Nice! Thanks Mike!

 

[Mr Tuff]

Re: Awesome Colonial hunt with fellow Tnet member! Buttons-Coppers-Bust Silver-Gold!

sweet coins n gold!!! MR TUFF

 

[wwace]

Re: Awesome Colonial hunt with fellow Tnet member! Buttons-Coppers-Bust Silver-Gold!

what an outstanding hunt, very nice haul

 

[traverdog]

Re: Awesome Colonial hunt with fellow Tnet member! Buttons-Coppers-Bust Silver-Gold!

NIce finds and especially the gold!!

 

[steelheadwill]

Re: Awesome Colonial hunt with fellow Tnet member! Buttons-Coppers-Bust Silver-Gold!

Awesome Finds
love those oldies

 

[jamesbibb]

Re: Awesome Colonial hunt with fellow Tnet member! Buttons-Coppers-Bust Silver-Gold!

Awesome Finds
love those oldies

Thanks everyone!

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Tearin' it up down there ! It's something how the counterfeit half dime broke up like a stale cracker !! Very interesting and great finds

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Here's a couple of my colonial silver counterfeits

The 1745 shilling was one of the first colonial coins I dug (almost 15 years ago), and it came in with a VDI of around 25 on my old XLT. Definitely a pewter counterfeit. I also dug part of a 1789 one reale about 10 years ago. I could only find 3 pieces to it, but they all fit together. It also has that washed-out gray look, and is very brittle as you can see from the way its broken. Very much like your half dime. I think fake colonial coins are very unique, especially seeing how the counterfeiters risked severe penalties for being caught, including being put to death. So I think you have an awesome find there James.

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Forgot to include my counterfeit early LC

Not sure why someone would go to all the trouble (and risk) to fake a penny.

 

[czoom]

Re: Awesome Colonial hunt with fellow Tnet member! Buttons-Coppers-Bust Silver-Gold!

Nothing wrong with those digs. Wonder what made the half dime break like that?

I dont know either but it is very sad!

Shovel nicked it? lol jking.