Early American Half Cent

Colonial Copper Zeus · Aug 31, 2008

The three detectateers were out today and were satisfied with the outcome. Kyles been talking about a certain area that we've driven by before on the way to another productive spot. We finally decided to pursue this site with a sunday detectathon. After I once again secured permission with the landowner we began. The site dates back to the late 1700's so we were hopeful. A large grassy field was in front of our jibs. A couple of wheaties were found by me and were pressing heavily on my brain. I began to get troubled. Not only that but my Vibraprobe began malfunctioning. It wasn't the battery because I tried Kyles battery and it still didn't work. Needless to say I taught it a lesson it won't soon forget. I broke it in half. It is now showing no vital signs so I will have to get another this week. It was many years old so oh well. The rest of the hunt was without pinpointer which sucked because I really rely alot on them. I did detect about 17 years without one so it was like going back in time. As it turned out I went back 204 years because about an hour later I found an 1804 draped bust halfie in great shape. It was 8 inches deep and a nice signal in very dry ground so don't let anyone tell you that analog detectors don't go deep enough. I love my XL Pro ! I also found a nice shankless silver plated colonial button. My partners were similarly endowed for the day but I won't steal their thunder. Thanks everyone for sharing this post and I can't wait for the next one.
Chris

Iron Patch · Aug 31, 2008

I'm sure that turned your day around, nice one! ! As long as you didn't smoke the other side. :icon_jokercolor:

jsu · Aug 31, 2008

Nice find!!! I bet that looked great coming out of the ground. WTG

Iron Patch · Aug 31, 2008

Other side looks good too. That one would stay dry if it were mine.

ModernMiner · Aug 31, 2008

Chris,
Love that coin. Congrats on a super find.
Sorry to hear about the death of your Vibra Probe. :'(

I'll PM you. Mine's been acting up too.
-Doug-

Colonial Copper Zeus · Aug 31, 2008

Iron Patch said:
Other side looks good too. That one would stay dry if it were mine.

Thanks I.P. I'm not touching it any more. I don't need any detail flaking off.
Chris

Colonial Copper Zeus · Aug 31, 2008

jsu said:
Nice find!!! I bet that looked great coming out of the ground. WTG

Thanks man.And yes it did.
Chris

Iron Patch · Aug 31, 2008

Colonial Silver Zeus said:
Iron Patch said:

Other side looks good too. That one would stay dry if it were mine.

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Thanks I.P. I'm not touching it any more. I don't need any detail flaking off.
Chris

Maybe 'lightly' scrape the dirt off a little with a toothpick but other than that I would leave as is. Looks very good if your dirt is anything like mine, and by most of what i see you guys post I think it is.

Colonial Zoyboy · Aug 31, 2008

You looney,

I will never forget this metal datecting day. First, you chucked the darn pinpointer at a tree.

Second, you snapped the darn pinpointer into two halves.

Third, you looked over at me and said, "Snicket, 1804 Draped Bust half cent." :thumbsup:

Fourth, the look on Larry Miller's face after seeing the coppas. :icon_sunny:

You are true pro, CSZ. :icon_sunny:

You are a true uttster, CSZ.

Lemony Snicket

Evolution · Aug 31, 2008

Now thats what I call a nice coin.

I've only found one half cent, but it made me feel better than all of the large cents that I have found. The halfies seem to be fewer and farther between in my neck of the woods. Hit that site again. Theres bound to be a bonanza of coppas there to be found. :thumbsup:

Rich in Central PA · Aug 31, 2008

You guys are sure makin' yer Shamokin ancesta proud of ya :thumbsup:

WTG keep up the good work :-*

the Richster

Captn SE · Aug 31, 2008

Chris,

Nice half-cent find!! :thumbsup:

Sorry to hear about your Vibraprobe. At least you told it who was boss!!

HH,
CAPTN SE
Dan

Iron Patch · Aug 31, 2008

Captn_SE said:
Chris,

Nice half-cent find!!

Sorry to hear about your Vibraprobe. At least you told it who was boss!!

HH,
CAPTN SE
Dan

But what did the tree ever do to you?

Colonial KirkPA · Aug 31, 2008

Zeus,

You had one hell of a day today! When you told me that you found a Draped Bust half cent, I said, "Awesome!" Then, I proceeded, about 3 minutes later, to dig a Colonial. :wink:

We both were striking it rich at our new coppa site! :thumbsup:

I have a feeling that there are more in the Colonial dirt. We need to blitz this area suuuuper hard next week and add some more nice-conditioned coppas to our collection! :thumbsup:

Just cruising until fall...

Kirkevans

Colonial Zoyboy · Aug 31, 2008

Iron Patch said:
Captn_SE said:

Chris,

Nice half-cent find!!

Sorry to hear about your Vibraprobe. At least you told it who was boss!!

HH,
CAPTN SE
Dan

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But what did the tree ever do to you?

Being in the wrong place at the wrong metal datecting time.

When the pinpointer hit the historic tree, it yelped out a big OOOOOOOOF.

Colonial KirkPA · Aug 31, 2008

Iron Patch said:
Captn_SE said:

Chris,

Nice half-cent find!!

Sorry to hear about your Vibraprobe. At least you told it who was boss!!

HH,
CAPTN SE
Dan

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But what did the tree ever do to you?