CounterMark Early Large Cent, 1831 Large Cent, 1880 Indian Head

[Bubba65]

I went to a foundation that I have only been too a few times this past Saturday. About 15 minutes into the hunt I get a decent signal and out pops a Large Copper from about 6inches deep. It looked a bit weird because it had two ovals on the one side of it. A little while later I dug the oval button near the foundation. It was quite for a little while only some junk finds, then I got a pretty good signal and dug up the 1831 Large Cent. Soon after that I dug the not so great button and then the 1880 Indian head penny. After cleaning the coins up the reason why the Copper looked funny is it is countermarked twice with E.C on the Obverse. It has the fraction on the reverse so it is Draped Bust or earlier. I been trying to look what E.C stand s for but no luck yet. Overall a decent hunt. Thanks for reading and looking.

Bubba65

 

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[Evolution]

I see a date of 179? so draped bust seems correct. Very interesting counterstamp. Can't wait to hear more about it as more people chime in.

 

[EccentricInTexas]

Neat finds!!! I have no idea on the counter marked one either but its still Really Cool!!!

 

[Twinkletoes]

Cool coins! Congratulations on the large cent!

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[Sooper Dave]

Congrats on some nice coppers! The counter stamp is cool, I hope you can find out some more info on it. Way to go

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

very interesting counter stamp! nice hunt!

 

[Bubba65]

I see a date of 179? so draped bust seems correct. Very interesting counterstamp. Can't wait to hear more about it as more people chime in.

Thanks, I still am trying to find information on the countermark, but it may be a dead end.

 

[Bubba65]

Thanks for the kind words everyone .

Bubba65

 

[Bubba65]

very interesting counter stamp! nice hunt!

Thanks Dave it is interesting, now if I could only find out information on it.

Bubba65

 

[Evolution]

Thanks, I still am trying to find information on the countermark, but it may be a dead end.

A lot of knowledgeable people here on TNET. Somebody is bound to know something about it.

 

[wheatfinder13]

Great cents

 

[detroitdigger]

Awesome finds!

 

[VOL1266-X]

Some really nice coins Bubba. I have never dug a countertamped coin. HH, Q.

 

[kilmer]

Wow, nice assortment of goodies. I still love digging Large Cents. The "EC" is pretty interesting. I hope you track down the meaning.

Don
HH

 

[Bubba65]

Some really nice coins Bubba. I have never dug a countertamped coin. HH, Q.

Thanks Quindy, this is my first and they are for sure pretty cool

Bubba65

 

[Bubba65]

Wow, nice assortment of goodies. I still love digging Large Cents. The "EC" is pretty interesting. I hope you track down the meaning.

Don
HH

Thanks Kilmer, I hope so to, but it is not looking to good.

 

[Jeff H]

That stamped LC is a very cool find

 

[pepperj]

Great looking counter stamped copper, liking it for sure.