Excited....but can't identify...

[Underwonder]

This coin feels like copper but doesn't look like the "coppers" I have found. There seems to be a profile looking left...It is banged up on edges...not round. Found in historic area in RI in field. Any ideas? Thanks. KIm

 

[Iron Patch]

It's definitely a coin. Most likely a King George II Halfpenny. Matching one letter would confirm. The reason you need a letter is to rule out CT and VT copper.

 

[trapperart]

+1on the KG congrats

 

[CRUSADER]

It's definitely a coin. Most likely a King George II Halfpenny. Matching one letter would confirm. The reason you need a letter is to rule out CT and VT copper.

 

[trdking]

Colonial copper is definitely on my Bucket for sure. Im jealous

 

[port ewen ace]

a few minutes of electrolysis followed by a few seconds with wet & worn brillo under tap water---- ya' gots nuttin' ta lose---- this gets an ID & maybe a date

 

[Javadroid]

a few minutes of electrolysis followed by a few seconds with wet & worn brillo under tap water---- ya' gots nuttin' ta lose---- this gets an ID & maybe a date

I agree - see what ye got and let us know after!

 

[Scrappy]

Nice copper but don't necessarily be hellbent on finding an exact ID. I think the patina is awesome which would be wiped away by electrolysis. I see an "II" by Back of the head so that'll put you somewhere in the range of 1729-1754 (KGii). Figure out if it's an "old head" or a "new head" and you can narrow it down a bit more.

 

[sutphin]

COIN FIND WITH A FACE YET TO BE INDENTIFIED>>>>

 

[Kurios1]

Nice copper but don't necessarily be hellbent on finding an exact ID. I think the patina is awesome which would be wiped away by electrolysis. I see an "II" by Back of the head so that'll put you somewhere in the range of 1729-1754 (KGii). Figure out if it's an "old head" or a "new head" and you can narrow it down a bit more.

I have to agree with ya' mate. If I found a colonial copper that could not be identified I would have a very difficult time trying to fry & scrub it just to get a date. The patina is really sweet on this coin too. I'd be patient and wait for more experienced folks to chime in or try to get some better macro shots for the T-netters.

 

[Underwonder]

Oh my goodness....really? a 1700s? So excited...was hoping to find an Indian Head but so much better. Thank you all for the feedback! It is so worn.....will see what I can do! Woohoo!

 

[Kurios1]

Although not much for detail I say the patina on this OLD coin is SWEET! Perhaps you can try for some better pictures with a bit more light on the subject. I reckon it's an old colonial coin and I'd hate to see you mess it up trying to clean it to death. Excellent!

 

[scruggs]

It's an Oldie!

 

[Ahab8]

You may have some luck if you go in a dark room and shine an led light across the face of the coin. Wipe a little nose grease on it first. I know it sounds ridiculous but I've identified many coins this way. I use my Cel phone light and take a pic with my iPad. A flashlight will work too. Just play with the angles. I use a ten background in a completely blacked out room. Congrats on what will prove to be a very early copper

 

[Underwonder]

I have tried retaking photos and have tried lighting from the side and so far, this is the best I can get. It does look like on the obverse that there is a hint of "I I" to the right of the head. On the reverse there looks like a "V" which could be part of the "N" in "BRITAN" close to the head at the top making it the older head which would make it 1740-1754 (vs. 1729-1754). Great suggestions everyone. More photos later...I am so tired. After detecting for 2 hours..finding not much..then grabbing another hour to find this fabulous coin...I had to go back since I got a day off and spent another 5 hours hoping for more of the same but did not...I am thrilled none the less...'Night all!

 

[port ewen ace]

remember---- a Britannia is "medal orientation"

 

[Shakakka]

99% sure you have a KGII, only because I found one this summer in similar condition:



On the back you can see the rounded outline of Lady Britannia's shield (see my farthing, below). Mine is bent, and worn to hell, but if you tilt it back and forth you can see the outline of King George II much better.

It's bittersweet for me, because this is *probably* my oldest coin, but with the date worn off it's impossible to say. It competes with a 1749 British Farthing I found in the same yard, a week or two earlier:



In any case, congrats! So cool to hold an old Colonial copper that made the journey across the ocean so many centuries ago.

 

[Diggin Dude]

Very cool!! My 2 cents... KGII
I agree with Scrappy, leave it alone, cool patina.

Congrats and HH

 

[Underwonder]

99% sure you have a KGII, only because I found one this summer in similar condition:

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On the back you can see the rounded outline of Lady Britannia's shield (see my farthing, below). Mine is bent, and worn to hell, but if you tilt it back and forth you can see the outline of King George II much better.

It's bittersweet for me, because this is *probably* my oldest coin, but with the date worn off it's impossible to say. It competes with a 1749 British Farthing I found in the same yard, a week or two earlier:

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In any case, congrats! So cool to hold an old Colonial copper that made the journey across the ocean so many centuries ago.

Thanks for the detailed comparison. It seems likely to be. KG II half penny from everyone's feedback and my follow up research! I was searching in the area of RI Dorr's are Rebellion and was hoping for mid 1800s relics and coins, but was ecstatic to find what appears to be a British 1700s coin. i am still wondering about the CT and VT copper possibility but haven't found quite the same match. As far as cleaning it up,
I have never used electrolysis, and it feels so smooth and worn that I would hate to lose the color trying to find details that may or may not show up so will leave it as is for now and am delighted with my oldest find this far! Thanks to each and every one of you!

Here is info about Dorr's Rebellion and its role in the equality of voting history in RI.
https://newengland.com/today/living/new-england-history/dorr-rebellion/

 

[Underwonder]

P.S. In a way, I like that it is so worn as it shows it was used by many people many times!