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

Colonial Copper Zeus · Sep 1, 2008

Colonial KirkPA said:
Schniiiitz,

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

Kirkevans

Kirk, stop staring at her bust. It is conduct unbecoming of a gentleman. OOOOOF
Unc

Colonial Zoyboy · Sep 1, 2008

Colonial Silver Zeus said:
nightwolf said:

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

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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

You better believe it, you looney biscuit boy. OOOF

Colonial Zoyboy · Sep 1, 2008

Colonial Silver Zeus said:
Colonial KirkPA said:

Schniiiitz,

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

Kirkevans

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Kirk, stop staring at her bust. It is conduct unbecoming of a gentleman. OOOOOF
Unc

What a woman...Draped Bust that is. OOOOOOOOF

Snicket

Colonial Copper Zeus · Sep 1, 2008

watercolor said:
Holy smoke!!

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

very cool!
watercolor

Thanks W.C. I was getting used to not having the pinpointer again but I did it anyway and ordered another.
Chris

Colonial Copper Zeus · Sep 1, 2008

radarwill said:
Congrats on the finds and your 500th post..

Thanks man. I didn't even realize that this was the big 500.
Chris

Colonial Copper Zeus · Sep 1, 2008

crazyjarhead said:
Thats a beautiful coin. Very nice specimen

Thanks C.J.H. She is beautiful. Don't tell my wife that I dug another woman and I worked 8 inches to her. ( 8 inches deep )

Chris

Colonial Copper Zeus · Sep 1, 2008

Mirage said:
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

Thanks Bob, It is one of my better finds this year to date.
Chris

Colonial Copper Zeus · Sep 1, 2008

rodgerdodger said:
Congrats on the half cents.

Thanks R.D. She does stand out in a croud of similarly dug copper coins.
Chris

Colonial Copper Zeus · Sep 1, 2008

sniper19612003 said:
Great job and congrats. Hope you find more.

Sniper

Thanks Sniper and you bet your sweet patootie I'll find more of these.
Chris

Colonial Copper Zeus · Sep 1, 2008

silverfreak said:
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

Thanks S.F. I am very happy with the half cent and as for the pinpointer repairjob, you bet I fixed it. I fixed it REAL good.

Chris

Trond · Sep 1, 2008

Nice coin.

dgaughan · Sep 1, 2008

awesome finds congrats

Detectingfreak · Sep 1, 2008

that half cent is in good shape! Congrats! :thumbsup:

Derek752 · Sep 1, 2008

Chris that is one BEAUTIFUL lady !!!!!!!!!! :occasion14:

Other then the standard buried for 203 years embedded dirt it is a GREAT halfie :icon_thumright:

For me they are much harded to find ... Heck I only have 3 compared to 100+ Lg Cents.

I hope your next pinpointer gives you many many years of pinpointed Colonial coinage :icon_thumright:

Patiently looking forward to next Sundays diggin's

Derek :icon_sunny:

PACO · Sep 1, 2008

HEY CHRIS ........SWEET DETAIL ON THE HALF CENT.........BEST LOOKING ONE I HAVE SEEN IN A WHILE, FOOOOWSURE.....PACO

BuckleBoy · Sep 1, 2008

Sounds like you and your team had a GREAT day!

That's a pretty Green halfie there. Well done.

You guys got some Serious datectin done there. Makes me happy to see your post. We haven't hunted in coming up on three weeks because of the heat--and there hasn't been any rain here to amount to anything for a month. $:-\$ The ground is like concrete.

I didn't use a pinpointer until this year.

And I prolly wouldn't break mine in half--but I might throw it under my buddy's searchcoil.

-Buck

kimsdad · Sep 1, 2008

What more can be said? A truly fantastic find!!! Congrats! :thumbsup:

wwwtimmcp · Sep 1, 2008

I have an 1807 half cent, but yours is way nicer. congratulations on a great find.

Colonial KirkPA · Sep 1, 2008

BuckleBoy said:
Sounds like you and your team had a GREAT day!

That's a pretty Green halfie there. Well done.

You guys got some Serious datectin done there. Makes me happy to see your post. We haven't hunted in coming up on three weeks because of the heat--and there hasn't been any rain here to amount to anything for a month. $:-\$ The ground is like concrete.

I didn't use a pinpointer until this year. And I prolly wouldn't break mine in half--but I might throw it under my buddy's searchcoil.

-Buck

Ours is, too, Buck, but we must keep sweeping!

This passion is overwhelming at times. :wink:

Kirk

Colonial Copper Zeus · Sep 2, 2008

Derek752 said:
Chris that is one BEAUTIFUL lady !!!!!!!!!! Other then the standard buried for 203 years embedded dirt it is a GREAT halfie For me they are much harded to find ... Heck I only have 3 compared to 100+ Lg Cents.

I hope your next pinpointer gives you many many years of pinpointed Colonial coinage

Patiently looking forward to next Sundays diggin's

Derek

Hey Derek........Half cents are few and far between which makes you appreciate the day you find another. That pinpointer really cut out on me at the wrong time but I seem to have made the best of it regardless. Sunday can't get here soon enough.
Chris