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 Copper Zeus]

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

Rob. Thanks man, this coin is special foh show dude. When I pulled it out of the 8 inch hole I first thought it was a dark clad quarter. After I cleaned it off a little I was pleasently surprised with the outcome. I found 2 wheaties pressed together in the hole about 20 ft. from the halfie so I thought that newer coins were under because of either plowing or placed topsoil. It wasn't long after that that we started finding period targets that were a little more to our liking. Next week should provide more opportunities for cartwheels,high fives and clubbing.
Chris

 

[UnEarthed72]

Great find


HH

Shawn

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

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

Buck...What's happnen dude? We had a good outing Sunday. It's dry here also. I have always liked dry soil over wet. I know everyone says that moist soil should allow you to go deeper but even years ago when I was a diehard Garrett detectorist I preferred dry warm detecting conditions. As for deep targets in dry powdery soil, 8 inches on the half cent is not too bad. It was a strong enough signal that maybe another couple inches is not out of the realm of possibility. I can't wait to see you back in the swing of things in your part of the country. Don't let the weather stop you man. We even go mid winter when you have to hammer and chisle. I have a nice 1794 fatty Liberty Cap Largie complete with chisle ding to prove it.
Chris

 

[BuckleBoy]

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.

Kirk

My passion is overwhelming too--but I can't get in a pasture site with it like this--I'll tear up two shovels.  Last time I blew out a pair of boots digging through the dry, cow-packed stuff.    If it was in the 80's for the highs, I'd deal with it--but it's been 90s every day.  Today 95.  Tomorrow 94...and on and on.    We need rain--to cool it down, to water the crops so that they can get harvested on time, and to soften the ground.  Our two Matron Head coppa spot I think there are some deepies there--but the dry ground is our enemy...so I have to wait until we can punch deep in that Oooold soil to go back there. (Gotta play it smart )

With the teaching, I can't get started until 11am--not much time to get on a spot before the heat index gets up to 95 at 2pm.


We'll get out soon.  I'm just worried about the crops right now in the Ohio River Valley...last year they were a total loss in many cases.  They just left the dead crops in the fields until December in some cases! 



-Buck

 

[BuckleBoy]

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

Buck...What's happnen dude? We had a good outing Sunday. It's dry here also.  I have always liked dry soil over wet. I know everyone says that moist soil should allow you to go deeper but even years ago when I was a diehard Garrett detectorist I preferred dry warm detecting conditions. As for deep targets in dry powdery soil, 8 inches on the half cent is not too bad. It was a strong enough signal that maybe another couple inches is not out of the realm of possibility. I can't wait to see you back in the swing of things in your part of the country. Don't let the weather stop you man. We even go mid winter when you have to hammer and chisle. I have a nice 1794 fatty Liberty Cap Largie complete with chisle ding to prove it.
Chris

LOL  I understand, buddy. 

We go in mid-winter too.  I've been out in snow and cooooold temps, and also with ice raining down on my head.   :P  And of course, the ticky, sweltering woods this summer were a challenge--but we did it.  (I'm glad I didn't have to learn the hard way that I needed to stand pretty far back from Rodeo when he was swinging the Machete!   ) Now the ticks are on the decline.     We just need a day that's in the 80s.  If the high is 89, I'll go.  90 I won't.  (Gotta draw the line somewhere. )


I'm glad you guys had such a great day.  Hats off to Colonial Rasearching Zoy.  And bravo to you on getting the almighty "Yes." 


-Buck

 

[Mr_Mojo_Risin]

Temper, temper... Congrats on the halfer!

 

[Colonial KirkPA]

I'm sorry, I just can't get enough of this beauty!

Kirk

 

[{Sentinel}]

Sweeet finds! The patina on that Copper is Awesome! Thats a nice flattie you got too