Counterfeit Large Cent

[Kirk PA]

KKC got out to a new site yesterday. It was one of those May days that felt like January. The winds were not letting us get by with a nice relic hunting day. I must thank my uncle though for supplying me with one of his jackets. I never come prepared.

The 1st site we hit looked promising. We hit the iron patch within a few minutes, but was not welcomed with any decent multiple hits. I can't complain though. I did get a mid-reading on my screen and was thinking another shell casing, but was greeted with this counterfeit coin. The coin was definitely used as a copper back in the time. There is one star evident on the obverse and on the reverse, I can see "OF AM" (part of United States of America). This is my 1st counterfeited large cent and KKC's 2nd in a week. I am thinking it is a Coronet or Classic Head due to the stars on the obverse, but I could be wrong. On the video, I got too excited at first and thought I had a Woods Hibernia. You have to admit as well, the bust definitely looks like one. One of these days! I would like to know what Don thinks. Any suggestions, I would appreciate.

That is all we got at this site. One coin and nothing else. It was definitely hunted.

The 2nd site was just done the road and was recently plowed and planted with hay. Since it is in a prime area for Native American artifacts, I kept telling the guys, "Look for arrowheads. They are here." Not long in this field and I was soon welcomed with a beautiful site. Check out the video to see the in-situ. I am not an expert, but I am thinking it is Archaic. I will post it on the arrowhead forum later.

The last site of the day was our 14 copper site from March. We had to hunt it one more time before the plant. I got a handful of buttons. One of them turned out to be a Civil War general service button (my 1st military button of 2010). I am cursed with not digging any military buttons older than 1860.

Keep the passion high!

Kirk

 

[dwayne sueno]

nice arrowhead. you guys are on a real counterfeit roll here lately, heh heh.
keep it up! old military buttons and coppers should be jumping out of the ground any day now.

 

[timekiller]

Nice point Kirk! Nice batch of buttons as well! Maybe Don can shed some light on the coin for you also! Now I know how you guy's feel all winter watching us from the south dig! I have not been on a serious hunt in so long
Take Care!
Pete

 

[Iron Patch]

Nothing wrong with that and plenty of basis covered! I've never found an arrowhead!

What is it about your videos that won't work for me! All others seem to be fine.

 

[Kirk PA]

Nothing wrong with that and plenty of basis covered! I've never found an arrowhead!

What is it about your videos that won't work for me! All others seem to be fine.

Are you even looking for them? It takes skill to sweep and look.

Search my username on YouTube: evakir1985. You will see my videos then.

Kirk

Nice point Kirk! Nice batch of buttons as well! Maybe Don can shed some light on the coin for you also! Now I know how you guy's feel all winter watching us from the south dig! I have not been on a serious hunt in so long
Take Care!
Pete

Hey, Pete, it is good to hear from you, buddy. You must get out. I miss your Colonial posts. I hope you and the wife are doing well. Take care!

Kirk

 

[Kyle PA]

Hey, you got a counterfeit largie, which makes the day a success!

 

[Dman]

Nice finds.
Dman

 

[jc2]

Real nice finds . . . I'm still looking for my first point . . . keep diggin.

 

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

Two things that I still have on my list. Counterfeit LC and an arrow head!

VPR

 

[The Seeker]

I have found 2 counterfit large cents. I wonder if they ever got into circulation, You would think most people back in the day new what a copper was........

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

I'll take a counterfeit copper every week and still be excited. That arrowhead was a great find Kirk.
Unc.

 

[Iron Patch]

I have found 2 counterfit large cents. I wonder if they ever got into circulation, You would think most people back in the day new what a copper was........

But back in the day the majority of counterfeits would have looked like the coins, not near as obvious as they are comparing after near 200 years in the ground.

 

[Bubba65]

Kirk nice counterfeit copper and that arrowhead is real sweeeeeeeeet, Congrats

Bubba65

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Hey Kirk , Ya have some nice finds there ! I like the point ,that is a beauty . Congrats on a decent hunt CMDdawg

 

[Ammo Dog]

Nice arrowhead

 

[Brian W]

Very nice arrow head...That counterfeit large cent is an awesome find

 

[dfx willy]

nice hunt bud! ive never found a arrow head! looks like someone was taking bites out of that copper still cool though. willy

 

[teleman 2525]

fun vidieos nice mix or finds

 

[Brian(upstateNY-Central Fla.)]

Thats getting too the POINT Kirk ,very nice point there and great digs

 

[The Seeker]

I have found 2 counterfit large cents. I wonder if they ever got into circulation, You would think most people back in the day new what a copper was........

But back in the day the majority of counterfeits would have looked like the coins, not near as obvious as they are comparing after near 200 years in the ground.

I'm sure they looked the same , but if you hold them both ......the pewter one is as light as a feather compaired to its counterpart the copper.....Unless it was copper coated the difference in color would have been obvious. But back it the day money was money no matter what it looked like..........