Found my oldest silver (17??) I think. Need Id.

[richm]

Dug this at a 1740 homestead that they demolished. I wasn't having much luck and decided to try the piles of dirt that were dug up. Also found a matron head L.C. that I"m soaking, picture to come soon. I can see the 17 part of the date but don't recognize the coin?? Looks like T's or 1's on the reverse....... It's about the size of a dime but very thin and holed.......Rich.

 

[richm]

You guys are right on, just found this in reference to the holes..Rich http://www.espd.com/oxhill/Artifacts/Colonial/1755/1755_real.htm

 

[Iron Patch]

This has sparked my curiosity of how many holed coins I have dug. I might have to do a count at some point.

I've found a few holed military buttons too, one fairly recently.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

You guys are right on, just found this in reference to the holes..Rich http://www.espd.com/oxhill/Artifacts/Colonial/1755/1755_real.htm

Maybe if we would string our clad coins together, we wouldnt lose so many. Problem is they are not worth the effort. .