GVLIELMVS III Half Penny (William 3rd) 1697

[Scrappy]

I have not been out for over a week between no free time and Lyme's recovery. I went back to my old "happy place", the 1670 church/1645 meeting house.

I've been skunked here many times after many, many hunts but sometimes it keeps giving. Today it did just that...

I get a chip, not even a chirp, that registered nothing on my CTX. Knowing everything left is deep I went from Auto+3 gain to manual +30 gain. That "chip" turned into a full on slammer, but I still figured it was junk or a false iron.

I dig down and keep digging. Past 10", past 12", and finally I get it out....

I measure with my shovel...

15" is a new record for a copper depth.



I knew it wasn't going to get any better at this spot, in 90-degree heat. So I sat in the shade for a few minutes with the 320 year old coin, then leave.

One side was wonderful, the other was badly crusted. I did my best cleaning and I'm happy with the results. from the pictures I attribute it to the 1697 variety but maybe IP or Don can clear that one up for sure

This is the year of old coppers for me. This is my 2nd William 3rd, and I've also scored 2 KG's (the 1st), and a Woods Hibernia.

Enjoy yourselves out there and remember to check for tics.

Good digs

Steve

 

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[The Rebel]

WTG on the KW! Sorry to hear about the Lyme but glad you're feeling better.

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[Fattony315]

Nice coin, I like when the old one come out like that. I'm still waiting for a 1600 coin. Congrat on your coin.

 

[Silvermonkey]

Oh my...What a fantastic recovery! I can't get over the depth of that coin. You deserve a great deal of credit for pursuing that tiny little " chip". I'm sure I would have skipped right over it.

PS- Hope you are on the mend. Lyme disease is so scary stuff! HH.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Wow what a great conduction William copper!

congrats,

Buck

 

[Blak bart]

Super nice man super nice!!!!! Lot of years in the ground.

 

[Scrappy]

Congrats on a killer find Scraps! When I got the pic last night, and didn't recognize the coin, I knew that it must be something good, and sure enough.

I hope that you start to feel better, just think how that poor little tick must feel...

The tick is on antibiotics and needs therapy

 

[Scrappy]

Wow what an awesome coin and you did great on such an iffy signal! Way to go! That place sounds incredible and I imagine has some wonderful history behind it. Good luck on your recovery!

Thanks Dave. It has amazing history. I plan on writing a full article on the history and actually some direct ties to legend and what I've found. Almost all the finds are on display in the sites museum. I'll let everyone know when it's ready.

 

[Scrappy]

Oh my...What a fantastic recovery! I can't get over the depth of that coin. You deserve a great deal of credit for pursuing that tiny little " chip". I'm sure I would have skipped right over it.

PS- Hope you are on the mend. Lyme disease is so scary stuff! HH.

Well this "chip" worked out, but I didn't mention the 15 before that one were nails and iron. Whenever I make a recovery like this it always makes me wonder how many things I've missed. Lol

 

[joeyfresh]

I spend all my free time researching 17th century sites so I love to see others with the same passion. Lots of detail left on that beauty. Great job Steve and I'm glad to hear that you're on the mend.

 

[Evolution]

Nice William III Scrappy. The obverse looks strong. The reverses never seemed to hold up too well on them.

 

[RelicHunter97]

Wonderful find! I found a 1697 as well 5 years ago, though yours is in much better shape! (on mine, it was totally slick except for the date, which was bold, and the letters B R I, which were faint)

 

[Scrappy]

Wow what a great conduction William copper!

congrats,

Buck

Thanks Buck. Gotta love the old stuff!, especially when they held up well.

 

[steelheadwill]

Fine old copper congratulations
At sites like you describe, the tiniest hiccup in your threshold can be the best find of the day
Or a copper BB 3 inches down
Wrong smiley, targets as small as bbs and cartridge primers are keepers because I'm amazed at the tiny pieces of metal that I recover till I get home then I say what the hell am I doing with this do I not have enough scrap?

 

[Mr. Digger]

That is an awesome old coin! I've found but one....1701. Congrats!

 

[Scrappy]

I spend all my free time researching 17th century sites so I love to see others with the same passion. Lots of detail left on that beauty. Great job Steve and I'm glad to hear that you're on the mend.

Much appreciate Joey. It's a real PITA to figure and find information on some of these 17th C. sites. So many are built over, and many more with little or no record of existing. On another note, I sent you the info on that 1684 house (another site) a while back. Well I'm planning on digging a few pits very soon.

I enjoy history because most of these early settlers had very little, and no back up plan. They were fighters.

 

[Patriot Relics]

Very nice old coppers Scrappy, she's in great shape for 300 years

 

[46Wheat]

Wow ....what a find

 

[Westfront]

Thats a great one Scrappy! You're lucky that the site is cleaned from all trash above. Otherwise you never heard that signal.

 

[Scrappy]

Thats a great one Scrappy! You're lucky that the site is cleaned from all trash above. Otherwise you never heard that signal.

The trash collectors name is me, and I've been working that site for quite a while. All the obvious signals are long gone but happy memories remain. I go there now on occasion for challenging signals. Deep gnarly signals and blips all made possible from my trash collecting skills
Cheers

 

[ArDirtSlinger]

15" WOW!!!! Congrats!!