Early American Half Cent

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

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

 

[Colonial KirkPA]

Schniiiitz,

Wow, I can't stop looking at the beauty of that Draped Bust! There is a Liberty Cap there!

Kirkevans

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

Schniiiitz,

Wow, I can't stop looking at the beauty of that Draped Bust! There is a Liberty Cap there!

Kirkevans

Me, too, Boo Boo. OOOOOOOF

Zeus, let's keep our Colonial-seeking jibs satisfied with a few more next Sundy (Sunday).

Snickety Boy

 

[watercolor]

Holy smoke!!

Sweet Half Cent you found there (pro's don't need no stinkin' probes 8))

very cool!
watercolor

 

[radarwill]

Congrats on the finds and your 500th post..

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

Holy smoke!!

Sweet Half Cent you found there (pro's don't need no stinkin' probes 8))

very cool!
watercolor

That is what I told the Colonial-seeking lunker out in the field. OOOOF

Kyle

 

[crazyjarhead]

Thats a beautiful coin. Very nice specimen

 

[Mirage]

Wow Chris, that is a nice Half Cent.

You probably are better off without that vibraprobe. We have one and don't really use it - we like the white's pinpointer better.

Bob

 

[Roger Mn.]

Congrats on the half cents.

 

[sniper19612003]

Great job and congrats. Hope you find more.

Sniper

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

Great job and congrats. Hope you find more.

Sniper

I hope so, too, but for me this time.

 

[silverfreak]

Sweet dig on that half cent Chris. I've never dug one of those and probably never will That is an awesome find.
By the way...nice going with the repair work on that vibra probe

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

Sweet dig on that half cent Chris. I've never dug one of those and probably never will That is an awesome find.
By the way...nice going with the repair work on that vibra probe

I told Zeus to post a picture of it snapped in half.

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

Great shape! Miss being on land that has those in them. Congrates,
CurbdiggerCarl

Thanks C.D. We do live in a prime area.
Chris

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

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.

Thanks for the kind words Evo. Yes half cents are found by our group less often than the largies. It seems that every half cent I found ( 4 ) is in great shape also. 2 Draped, 1 Liberty Cap and a Classic head rounds out the total.
Chris

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

You guys are sure makin' yer Shamokin ancesta proud of ya WTG keep up the good work the Richster

Thanks Rich, I will be in your neck of the woods today. My wife hails from Shamokin.
Chris

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

Chris,

Nice half-cent find!!

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

HH,
CAPTN SE
Dan

Thanks CAPTN. Yeah the pinpointer has seen better days.
Chris

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

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.

Thanks for the kind words Evo. Yes half cents are found by our group less often than the largies. It seems that every half cent I found ( 4 ) is in great shape also. 2 Draped, 1 Liberty Cap and a Classic head rounds out the total.
Chris

You are "The Man," Schnitz. OOOOF I to your skills. OOOOF

Snicket

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

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

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!

Just cruising until fall...

Kirkevans

Yeah Koik you took me to school for finding the Halfie. In the spirit of 1 upsmanship I say
Unc

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

That half cent is one sweet find! Congrats to you on turning it up, makes the day a bit better after having to teach that probe a lesson

Thanks N.W. My Nephews witnessed my tirade and those dudes don't forget anything. I will be reminded of this for years to come.
Chris

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

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

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!

Just cruising until fall...

Kirkevans

Yeah Koik you took me to school for finding the Halfie. In the spirit of 1 upsmanship I say
Unc

I tink (think) Kirkevans is baaaaaaack, Schnitzie Witzie (stated like Brian). OOOOF

Here's to handfuls and handfuls more this fall.

Lemony Snicket