Colonial Pocket Spills, Buckels, IHs, V Nickel, and More

[grasshopper]

Colonial Pocket Spills, Buckels, IH's, V Nickel, and More

Hit 2 different sites this weekend. Friday I went to a 1780's house I've been to multiple times before. I keep going over the same area and keep finding more that I've missed in the past. Somehow I managed to walk over a pocket spill of 3 copper coins. They were in pretty bad shape so it was rough finding out what they were. Turns out I had 2 Lower Canada Halfpenny Tokens. I was confused because on one side was an eagle (an American symbol) but on the other side, there was the Britannia symbol (which I thought was British). They say "halfpenny token" on the eagle side, along with the date. I found a 1814 and 1815. The other coin was different and much more worn. I had a hard time identifying it, but I think it's a George III regal copper from Ireland. I can clearly make out a male bust facing right on one side, along with the "VS" of Georgivs and some I's from the III. On the back I can sort of make out the bottom of the lyre/harp thing that's on the back. Can't make out a date though.

I went back on Saturday to see what I could find. Found this 1891 Canadian Silver 5 cent piece, and an 1884 V nickel. Also came across this cool buckle, but I'm not sure what kind it is.

Went to another old house nearby on Sunday. Found 3 IH's in one hole...all in very good shape. Dates are 1895, 1899, and 1903. Also found an undated buffalo nickel and this other buckle.

If you know anything about these buckles, please let me know!

 

[pinebarrens1]

Re: Colonial Pocket Spills, Buckels, IH's, V Nickel, and More

super finds ...............

 

[ProPointer]

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Awesome IHC my friend, near perfect condition!

 

[Mrs Bloom]

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Nice photos....congrats on your way cool finds!

 

[Deepdiger60]

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Great old finds,those IH,s are in great shape that buckle is awesome might be Colonial period Good hunt Dd60

 

[Iron Patch]

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There are just as many imitations of those "spread eagle tokens" as there is original issue. I'd say even more imitations and it's easy to tell because there is a weight difference. I always thought they are one of the cooler tokens and i have found several.

Even with little detail your Irish halfpenny? can most likely be id'ed down to a few years if you post a picture of both sides.

 

[grasshopper]

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There are just as many imitations of those "spread eagle tokens" as there is original issue. I'd say even more imitations and it's easy to tell because there is a weight difference. I always thought they are one of the cooler tokens and i have found several.

Even with little detail your Irish halfpenny? can most likely be id'ed down to a few years if you post a picture of both sides.

I honestly don't think it would matter. I can only see anything when it's in the perfect light source at the exact angle. A mixture of corrosion and pure wear makes it almost unidentifiable, and I can't get a picture of it that shows the details.

Edit: i actually got a decent one...you can see the right facing bust and the "vs" from georgivs on the upper left side.

 

[Iron Patch]

Re: Colonial Pocket Spills, Buckels, IH's, V Nickel, and More

There are just as many imitations of those "spread eagle tokens" as there is original issue. I'd say even more imitations and it's easy to tell because there is a weight difference. I always thought they are one of the cooler tokens and i have found several.

Even with little detail your Irish halfpenny? can most likely be id'ed down to a few years if you post a picture of both sides.

I honestly don't think it would matter. I can only see anything when it's in the perfect light source at the exact angle. A mixture of corrosion and pure wear makes it almost unidentifiable, and I can't get a picture of it that shows the details.

Edit: i actually got a decent one...you can see the right facing bust and the "vs" from georgivs on the upper left side.

Yep, George III Irish Halfpenny (Circa. 1774-1776 and 1781-1782)

 

[oldgold]

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Nice coins. You have a great place to hunt .

 

[Brian(upstateNY-Central Fla.)]

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Nice finds GH
nice finds all around there

 

[teleman 2525]

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grasshopper had amost excellent day great finds

 

[Mr Tuff]

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sweet hunt!!!!!!!!! MR TUFF

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

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nice stuff man! the top 2 buckles are 1860's suspender buckles.don't know about the big one.maybe a horse related tack buckle.
nice coinage! hope ya get some more!

 

[FortBedfordbob]

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Great Finds ! That Token is a Killer !

 

[Silver Searcher]

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Great finds the last Buckle is a Asmmetrical Double Looped Buckle, some had pitchfork pins,(tongue) yours looks to have a single pin.
Date range...1575-1700.....nice find

SS