Farmhouse Finds ... William III?

[lenmac65]

Did a couple digs at an 1850s farmhouse permission this weekend. I am thinking the property is older than I thought, as I found a well worn colonial copper in the field. I have to tilt it just right to see a right facing portrait and Britannia. I think it is William III, but I am no expert and would appreciate any opinions. Also found a slick copper and a barely recognizable Large Cent. The 1920s Mercuries, the wheats, and a beautiful Indian head were in the small front yard where I previously found a two cent piece. Also found a number of buckles and the usual mix of unidentified scrap in the fields. Hoping snow melts soon so I can go back out. Happy Hunting.

 

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[toasted]

Yep definitely a William. Nice hunt

 

[xcopperstax]

Congrats on the great hunt! I'm no expert but that looks like a William III. I would say there is no way that a 1600's copper was still in circulation by 1850. That's a really exciting find. It's not easy to get to the 1600's even in Ma. I certainly haven't got there yet!!!

 

[smokeythecat]

Yes, that is a late 17th century coin! Nice, nice recovery. Makes you wonder who went there previously. Could have been lost out of a coin collection also. I have found several Roman and Byzantine coins here in the US that were obviously lost from a collection. I'm beginning to think we are finding parts to someone's collection scattered on one of my sites. You never know.

 

[CRUSADER]

Yes, that is a late 17th century coin! Nice, nice recovery. Makes you wonder who went there previously. Could have been lost out of a coin collection also. I have found several Roman and Byzantine coins here in the US that were obviously lost from a collection. I'm beginning to think we are finding parts to someone's collection scattered on one of my sites. You never know.

Maybe, although not if its 1700/1701/1702.

 

[Digger RJ]

Very Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[BLK HOLE]

Great Saves, congratulations

 

[Iron Patch]

Maybe, although not if its 1700/1701/1702.

Can't be. 1st issue 1695-1698

 

[Hawks88]

Nice finds. Some great looking old coins and the William III is an awesome save. Congrats

 

[Steve in PA]

Many old farms had several homes since they were first established. So there could have easily been an earlier log cabin before the existing 1850s farmhouse. Range out and see if you can locate a concentration from an earlier structure.

 

[toasted]

Id vote banner the second anyone ever posts a William copper with nice details. They just dont seem to exist.

 

[secondstar]

That's an awesome coin! I hit the 1600's club earlier this year with a pretty beat up William and Mary copper. I believe that you have a William III, nice job!

 

[lenmac65]

Yep definitely a William. Nice hunt

Congrats on the great hunt! I'm no expert but that looks like a William III.

Yes, that is a late 17th century coin!

Maybe, although not if its 1700/1701/1702.

Can't be. 1st issue 1695-1698

Thank you all for your opinions. I am feeling more confident that it is a William III now. I am hoping it is 17th century, as I never find coins that old. Regardless, I am very excited about this coin despite its very poor condition, as it gives me hope there are other colonial items or coins to be found. I have never found Spanish silver or any capped bust coins, but now I am more hopeful. I am surprised I have found no buttons yet, but I am definitely going to slow things down and be more deliberate in my gridding. I actually found this coin zig-zagging back to the car. Again, thanks for the feedback!

 

[lenmac65]

Many old farms had several homes since they were first established. So there could have easily been an earlier log cabin before the existing 1850s farmhouse. Range out and see if you can locate a concentration from an earlier structure.

I am definitely going to do that. The town records say the house was built in 1855, and that is probably accurate. However, I agree there may have been an earlier structure.

 

[lenmac65]

That's an awesome coin! I hit the 1600's club earlier this year with a pretty beat up William and Mary copper. I believe that you have a William III, nice job!

Thanks, and congratulations to you! I can't wait to find a dated 17th century coin, and hope I am in the right spot.

 

[lenmac65]

Nice finds. Some great looking old coins and the William III is an awesome save. Congrats

Thanks! I wish it had more detail, as it is in very rough shape, but I will take it.

 

[lenmac65]

Id vote banner the second anyone ever posts a William copper with nice details. They just dont seem to exist.

Now I really wish this coin had detail! I find very few colonial coppers and large cents, most of which have been badly corroded by tough Massachusetts farm soil. This coin does not have the rough, green surface of some of my other slick copper finds, so I am thinking this coin's lack of detail was more from heavy circulation versus soil effects - who knows. Maybe I will luck out on my next one!

 

[toasted]

Now I really wish this coin had detail! I find very few colonial coppers and large cents, most of which have been badly corroded by tough Massachusetts farm soil. This coin does not have the rough, green surface of some of my other slick copper finds, so I am thinking this coin's lack of detail was more from heavy circulation versus soil effects - who knows. Maybe I will luck out on my next one!

Most come out worn. The rest are toasted. I rarely find any coppers that aren’t toasted from the water or fertilizer.

 

[A2coins]

I vote banner also wow that's old and really cool. Well done

 

[RVRoamer74]

Awesome coin. It don't get any better. Congrats!