Ending 2025 on a High Note: 1757 KG II

[Silvermonkey]

Despite the wind ( it was really windy), despite the cold ( it was pretty damn cold too), I was able to get out yesterday for the final hunt of 2025. Tried a new wooded area about 40 minutes from home. Surprisingly the ground was not completely frozen, so a went to work. Lots of lead and shotgun headstamps to start my 3 hour excursion. I also managed to find an ox knob (encouraging), one wheatie, and a clad quarter.

Towards the end of the hunt, I hit on a deep sounding target with a VDI of 82 on my Deus II. I decided to dig it even though it sure sounded like another hunk of lead. Out popped this large copper:

I was surprised to see a copper in the hole given the lower VDI. For me, a British half penny is usually 87-88, and a US large cent is about a 92-94. After some initial cleaning at home I was rewarded with a KGII half penny:

I think its an 1757...but not 100%. Maybe with some additional cleaning I will be able to tell for sure. Regardless, I'm super pleased. This coin was my 20th large copper for the year, a personal best. Wishing everyone out there a very Happy New Year! Cheers!!!

 

[Oldrvrrat57]

Congrats on the KG ! I did a 3 hour hunt a few days ago and now have visited chiropractor 2 times !!!

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Congrats on the KG2 - a great way to end the year !

 

[Almy]

What a nice coin, and in fine condition too! I've found a few of them but none in as good condition.

 

[lenmac65]

Nicely done! Love that KG II. Twenty coppers for the year is awesome. Congrats and happy new year!

 

[pepperj]

Great way of ending the year, congratulations.
82-Heck ya, that's a good digging # for LCs.
It was probably the depth that might have changed the # for you.
US LC #92 or shallow early tokens we get often.

 

[oldmxrat]

Killer way to end the year, congrats!

 

[ArfieBoy]

Congratulations for that great find to end 2025!

 

[Red-Coat]

Good find. I can’t make out the date, but it’s not 1757. These halfpennies were minted in 1740 and then from 1742-1754. From 1746-1754 the king’s name was spelled ‘GEORGIVS’ (as on yours) rather than the earlier ‘GEORGIUS’.

 

[Digger RJ]

Despite the wind ( it was really windy), despite the cold ( it was pretty damn cold too), I was able to get out yesterday for the final hunt of 2025. Tried a new wooded area about 40 minutes from home. Surprisingly the ground was not completely frozen, so a went to work. Lots of lead and shotgun headstamps to start my 3 hour excursion. I also managed to find an ox knob (encouraging), one wheatie, and a clad quarter.

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Towards the end of the hunt, I hit on a deep sounding target with a VDI of 82 on my Deus II. I decided to dig it even though it sure sounded like another hunk of lead. Out popped this large copper:

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I was surprised to see a copper in the hole given the lower VDI. For me, a British half penny is usually 87-88, and a US large cent is about a 92-94. After some initial cleaning at home I was rewarded with a KGII half penny:

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I think its an 1757...but not 100%. Maybe with some additional cleaning I will be able to tell for sure. Regardless, I'm super pleased. This coin was my 20th large copper for the year, a personal best. Wishing everyone out there a very Happy New Year! Cheers!!!

Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Chilli]

Funny, I read that as 1715 kg, like its what all you found for the year weighed up to.😄

 

[Silvermonkey]

Thanks to everyone for your comments. I went back to that same site today and pretty much struck out. Redcoat- Thanks for the information regarding possible dates. I'm going to have to take a closer look.

 

[tahomatom]

Despite the wind ( it was really windy), despite the cold ( it was pretty damn cold too), I was able to get out yesterday for the final hunt of 2025. Tried a new wooded area about 40 minutes from home. Surprisingly the ground was not completely frozen, so a went to work. Lots of lead and shotgun headstamps to start my 3 hour excursion. I also managed to find an ox knob (encouraging), one wheatie, and a clad quarter.

View attachment 2239245

Towards the end of the hunt, I hit on a deep sounding target with a VDI of 82 on my Deus II. I decided to dig it even though it sure sounded like another hunk of lead. Out popped this large copper:

View attachment 2239255

I was surprised to see a copper in the hole given the lower VDI. For me, a British half penny is usually 87-88, and a US large cent is about a 92-94. After some initial cleaning at home I was rewarded with a KGII half penny:

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I think its an 1757...but not 100%. Maybe with some additional cleaning I will be able to tell for sure. Regardless, I'm super pleased. This coin was my 20th large copper for the year, a personal best. Wishing everyone out there a very Happy New Year! Cheers!!!

Nice job on the finds. Even with the cold and wind, it’s always good to get out and blow out the cobwebs🤣