First Hunt of 2011: Colonial Copper and Tombac Button

Kirk PA · Jan 3, 2011

We considered this a "Bonus" hunt to actually be out digging in PA January ground. The ground was just barely penetrable, but we did what we had to do to have a fun Colonial time. We decided on digging at the site that we ended the 2010 season. I got my Capped Bust half dime at this farm on 12/5, so the potential was there.

I got my first copper for the year in the area where all of the coins were being dug. It was only 3/4" deep and I sure was glad to see that green disc in the hole again. I tumbled the coin for 5 minutes, but still could not get any detail to show. :'(

I am 100% confident that it is a Colonial copper. I am guessing that it is a King George of some sort.

I also dug my first tombac button for the year. I could dig these shiny Colonial buttons all day long. :icon_thumleft:

All in all, I had a great time relic hunting the PA frontier on January 2, 2011. :headbang:

Keep the passion high!

Kirk :hello:

Kyle PA · Jan 3, 2011

It was an overall good hunt for us as a group, considering it is early January and we should be frozen up inside. Great digs, bro!

Let's sweep some new 18th century vanished dwellings in March!

HEAVYMETALNUT · Jan 3, 2011

very nice hunt! can you show a picture of that copper after you tumbled it? curious as to how it looks now :icon_scratch:

Mach1Pilot · Jan 3, 2011

Great looking January hunt! :icon_thumright:

What is that round knob looking thing in the picture? :dontknow:

jrsherman · Jan 3, 2011

Mach 1 Pilot said:
Great looking January hunt!

What is that round knob looking thing in the picture?

+1 if you all know. I have a matching one(I'm pretty sure) that I found in VA. We ended up guessing it was either a cane knob or a foot to something, I'll have to try and find it and throw up some pictures if it's the same.

cntrydncr1 · Jan 3, 2011

nice to have a bonus hunt this time of the year. congrats on the copper.

West Jersey Detecting · Jan 3, 2011

Nice way to start off the new year!

Steve in PA · Jan 3, 2011

Good start Kirk. I'm hoping for a mild winter, the heck with the skiers!

MaineRelic · Jan 3, 2011

Any colonial Items out of the ground in Jan. Is definately a bonus ! :icon_thumright:

MaineRelic.

Woodland Detectors · Jan 3, 2011

Here ya go already!

I can't wait to see your post's this year buddy. We will have to hook up and dig soon.
Happy new year

teleman 2525 · Jan 3, 2011

nice finds nice to get out in january i got out my self here in northern vt not much but clad and a ring but glad just to get out this time of year all frezzin back up now and more snow on the way

boondocker · Jan 3, 2011

Nice way to start off the year, those buttons are fun to dig arent they. Keep diggin. Dean

Sniffy · Jan 3, 2011

Pretty cool...I wonder if thats an irish coin....

VERMONTPACKRAT · Jan 3, 2011

Sniffy said:
Pretty cool...I wonder if thats an irish coin....

Great way to start off the year!

I think that I might see a harp :icon_scratch:

VPR

Kirk PA · Jan 4, 2011

Steve in PA said:
Good start Kirk. I'm hoping for a mild winter, the heck with the skiers!

I am hoping for an early thaw. I need to get my Colonial dig on soon.

Kirk :hello:

Sniffy said:
Pretty cool...I wonder if thats an irish coin....

I thought I saw a harp on the reverse as well, but it could be corrosion. Kyle found his beautiful KG III near where I dug this one. We still need to seek permission for the small wooded patch above this field. When I was leaving yesterday, I spotted some daffodils. I am 100% certain that we are not even hunting the main homesite yet. :dontknow:

Kirk