Got 2 coins back from(The Hitman) Tony Carlotto

[hogge]

Dropped off a 1786 Bust Left Vermont today at Tony C.'s and picked up 2 that I left there a couple weeks ago. A 1751 CFT KGII, and a 1785 "African Head" Connecticut Copper. Both were in really sad shape when I dropped them off. With Tony's magical oil and fingers, this is how they came out. Wish I could get my wife to rub me, like Tony does these coins! Enjoy Hogge

 

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[Kirk PA]

What did he use on them? They look great!

Kirk

 

[Silver Searcher]

don't want to seem negative but the second set of pictures look like they have been over cleaned have they been in a tumbler

In the second picture of the reverse on the KG copper, it looks as if some of the detail of Britanias arm has been remooved

 

[hogge]

don't want to seem negative but the second set of pictures look like they have been over cleaned have they been in a tumbler

In the second picture of the reverse on the KG copper, it looks as if some of the detail of Britanias arm has been remooved

Just the way they came from the ground. The KG was just worn down in spots, and the Conn. was severely pitted.

 

[Silver Searcher]

don't want to seem negative but the second set of pictures look like they have been over cleaned have they been in a tumbler

In the second picture of the reverse on the KG copper, it looks as if some of the detail of Britanias arm has been remooved

Just the way they came from the ground. The KG was just worn down in spots, and the Conn. was severely pitted.

Which way around are the pictures (before-after) are the second shots after cleaning

 

[hogge]

don't want to seem negative but the second set of pictures look like they have been over cleaned have they been in a tumbler

In the second picture of the reverse on the KG copper, it looks as if some of the detail of Britanias arm has been remooved

Just the way they came from the ground. The KG was just worn down in spots, and the Conn. was severely pitted.

Which way around are the pictures (before-after) are the second shots after cleaning

ALL are after cleaning. I first posted these about 2 months ago.

 

[Tank69]

wtg

 

[nova]

You the man Hogge, great finds.

 

[Iron Patch]

I don't know why you think you need him when all he does is soak them in olive oil.

Look good, but you could peroxide them for 30 minutes, then oil soak a couple days and be done that much faster.

I still like the ctft Geo. II!

 

[hogge]

I don't know why you think you need him when all he does is soak them in olive oil.

Look good, but you could peroxide them for 30 minutes, then oil soak a couple days and be done that much faster.

I still like the ctft Geo. II!

He is actually writing another book. So for his research he likes to see the colonial coins we find. He records the finds, and town we found them in, weighs and takes pics of the better ones. There is also the possibility of a new die variety of which he will get recognition.(he likes when I bring him CT.s) So it's not ALL just cleaning. As a matter of fact, the 1786 Bust Left Vermont I brought him today, he was quite excited about. He said that he, personally, has only recorded one other example that was found in our area. He commented that, for the most part, it's all Vermont Landscape coppers that are mostly found around Western Ma. Why?.....I dunno I have yet to post the 1786 Bust Left, so hopefully it comes back lookin' good.

 

[Findone]

Hogge, great coins
I don't see anything wrong, with taking your coins, to The Hitman, to have him clean them, for you. It saves you the trouble, and you get, a lot of information, about your coins. I don't think, you should have to explain, to anyone, why you take your coins, anywhere you like.
Thanks for sharing your finds.
Leon

 

[allen]

those are both fantastic coins !!

 

[garthbfan169]

WTG hogge they look good.

 

[hogge]

Hogge, great coins
I don't see anything wrong, with taking your coins, to The Hitman, to have him clean them, for you. It saves you the trouble, and you get, a lot of information, about your coins. I don't think, you should have to explain, to anyone, why you take your coins, anywhere you like.
Thanks for sharing your finds.
Leon

Really don't mind explaining what I do, and why.(I'm kind of ANALytical, and long winded anyway ). Some people would not part with any of their finds, I have NO problem with that. This hobby has turned quite lucrative for me. I do ALOT of research on my finds and has paid off well. EXAMPLE: What was ID'd as, "British Royal Artillery,Revolutionary War, Cartridge Box Sling Belt Tip", (April 2009 Best Finds of 2008- W&E Mag.), IS actually- "Royal Irish Artillery Cartridge Box (pouch), Sling Belt Tip". Very few relics from this, establishment actually exist. (mostly buttons). As it turns out, with extensive research, it is believed to be the ONLY KNOWN EXAMPLE. I could have given up on this relic with it's original ID, but the original ID was not coinciding with the known "British" Royal Artillery examples. An article has been written on my findings, containing ALL avenues of my research, and proof of identification. I could have given up, but when I get hold of something, I don't let go. Kinda like a pitbull. It was kind of a challenge for me, and actually fun also. Learned alot about the history of this regiment and it's involvement in the American Revolution. This one relics' markings took 11 months of research, with plenty of dead ends to figure out, but all my time and effort paid off. This relic actually belonged to 1 of the 70 mattrossess of the Royal Irish Regiment of Artillery, that fought with Gen. Burgoyne, in the Saratoga Campaign. I have ALL the proof and it will be in the article. Have fun out there, and be safe. Hogge

 

[vermonster]

Hogge , Tony does a great job with the coins . Its always fun to go out with you and Ros &brother Bri. Call me when you and Uncle Kenny are going Out! My power is out again at the house again so I am at my store . I think I will take a walk over in my field again and see what I find! again great coins.