Found this coin yesterday, no idea what it is...

[b0v13]

I'm new to metal detecting and found this coin yesterday (5th time out) about 8-10 inches down. I'm having a hard time cleaning it or what's left of it. Had it in peroxide overnight and it's still a mess. I know nothing about coins and was hoping one of you might know what it is? I believe it's made of copper. These are the best photos I'm getting with my phone (not the best macro) and will reshoot it later if someone out there thinks it will help. There's a bust on the front facing to the left and nothing identifiable on the back. Any tips for further cleaning the crud off of it would be appreciated also. THANKS!! ~b.

 

[oxbowbarefoot]

Looks like a King George Copper! Nice find, welcome to the 1700's!

 

[oxbowbarefoot]

Could be a CT or other state copper too, I'm not the expert. Que Iron Patch

 

[R.Ezell]

Yeah, it looks like a George II Copper. Great find.

 

[MrSchulz]

Looks 1700's to me... Could be one of the State Coppers or a King George, but let the other experts determine that.

 

[hogge]

King George II. Looks to be a Regal example. (Made by "The Crown") Congrats............Hogge

 

[leprechaun]

Very nice coin, you need to heat the peroxide for one minuate in a glass dish in the microwave then put the coin in the dish and watch it boil until bubbles stop twenty to thirty minuates.
Repeat until clean, you won't hurt the coin or the patina doing this. If you have any questions pm em.Leprechaun.

 

[Iron Patch]

Yep, George II Circa. 1729-1739.

 

[b0v13]

Wow thanks for the help!! Still haven't found silver or gold yet (hoping a small lid I found and just posted is tho) but this is a pretty good start!!

 

[BuckleBoy]

Wow thanks for the help!! Still haven't found silver or gold yet (hoping a small lid I found and just posted is tho) but this is a pretty good start!!

Welcome to the educational journey. That's what metal detecting really is. Education and public relations. If you're open to improving your skills at talking to people, and interesting in learning, you will do well. My advice for new detectorists that live in areas with lots of history is to post everything old you find, no matter how insignificant it might seem. There are often valuable relics that can easily be dismissed as junk, and the experienced diggers on here will chime in and identify anything you've missed. Plus, it's great to see what folks are finding, rather than just a coin or relic with no context in the form of other finds.

Great coin you dug there! A King George copper is still on my list after 20 years of digging, and you can see by my finds that it isn't for lack of trying. Just never lived in an area where they circulated as much as they did up North. Congrats and Happy Hunting!

-Buck

 

[b0v13]

I still have everything I've dug in my bag and will be happy to photograph it all. I've been enjoying this forum for quite some time as a guest and am constantly blown away by all the awesome stuff people find. I'll include everything from here out and not worry about boring more experienced diggers with junk. Thanks BB!

 

[coinhound]

Incredible find. What a way to get started in this hobby. I wish you much luck in the future.

Coinhound

 

[Kirk PA]

A definite King George II copper. Baltimore, MD has huge potential for Colonial. I would hit your area hard.

Kirk

 

[BuckleBoy]

I still have everything I've dug in my bag and will be happy to photograph it all. I've been enjoying this forum for quite some time as a guest and am constantly blown away by all the awesome stuff people find. I'll include everything from here out and not worry about boring more experienced diggers with junk. Thanks BB!

I'm never bored by junk. Sometimes it's interesting--and valuable junk!

Cheers,


Buck

 

[Deepdiger60]

A early KG great find i bet there is more . HH Jim