Got My Copper! Better Pic 1796

[steelheadwill]

Been out looking for my 2011 copper, got 2 today
was pleased to see willow leaves on one while in the field.
got home & gave them a rinse,
1796 Draped Cent, my earliest US coin Find
this has a 1797 reverse, no 1796 reverse ever issued
only '94, '95, & 97.
coin is toast, glad to have a visible date, sitting in oil, hoping for some detail.
the other is a British penny, no detail.
dug my coolest piece of 'Phallic Hardware' ever.
found the match to a shoe button cover I dug last summer,
and another silver quarter.
Thanks for looking & HH to All!

 

[SGVALLEYMAN]

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Congratulations on finding that copper, way to go !!

Scott~Sgvalleman

 

[steelheadwill]

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thanks!
now that I've seen the post I wish i had gotten better pix,
I didn't want to touch the coin til it soaked.
It looks much better than shown

 

[civilman1]

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Congratulation's Steelhead.....Didn't take you long at all.

 

[mainer]

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Great job Herbie. Batten down the hatches looks like there's a big storm coming.

 

[hogge]

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Nice recovery. Bummer on condition.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

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Congratulations on that nice draped Herbie!

 

[dfx willy]

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all right herbie!! still waiting to break into the 1700s for us coppers myself. willy

 

[{Sentinel}]

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Well you've broke into the copper count for the year already! Good Job!

 

[elee]

Oh yeah! Nice one!! Got me beat by one year in the copper department..dug a 1797 two months ago...Can't wait to see pics after you spruce her up!
Elee

 

[jamesbibb]

Oh yeah! Nice one!! Got me beat by one year in the copper department..dug a 1797 two months ago...Can't wait to see pics after you spruce her up!
Elee

WTG ON THE COPPERS BROTHER!!

 

[steelheadwill]

Thanks for all your replies!
I sometimes wonder about the validity of posting some of the poor condition coins I dig, for me if it's identifiable, it's worthy of a post
Was hoping to beat the storm & get a hunt in this morning, woke up to a whiteout blizzard, I'll probably get out tomorrow!
Good day & HH to all!

 

[allen]

one day i'll get one of those oldies !!!

 

[MaineRelic]

It's an 18th century U.S. coin you found with a metal detector ! This is always a feat to celebrate in my book ! Nice find Herbie , MaineRelic

 

[minton7]

great finds! I agree with everyone else.. dont worry bout condition.... if u can see a date or tell what it is with that age range.. post it!

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Great looking finds there Herbie!
Any idea what this item is?

Thanks,
Dave

 

[steelheadwill]

Hi Dave,
It's a large Brass Grommet, most likely from a Ships Sail
(because of where it was found)
Good Day!

 

[BuckleBoy]

I think the complete rifle butt plate is the best find of the bunch.

Well done!


-Buckles

 

[nova treasure]

I think the complete rifle butt plate is the best find of the bunch.

Well done!


-Buckles

I agree and the musketballs to go with it.

Congrats on the copper and Nice finds, maybe next hunt you will find the lockplate or ?

Nova Treasure

 

[steelheadwill]

I think the complete rifle butt plate is the best find of the bunch.

Well done!


-Buckles

Thank You Buckleboy!
I assume you speak of the large piece in left of top photo.
I figured it was a rubrail for a boat, and it would have gone into the scrap pile if you hadn't posted