I’ll let the masters decide if it’s a “Banner” find.

[Slickduster]

I’ve been on this site since day one of my career searching for only one silver. I say only one, because the son of our neighbor (who got me into detecting) has always said good luck! After multiple rings, clad coins, a token, nails, a few wheaties and other oddball finds, I finally stumbled across this dandy. Now I just need to figure out how to clean it. It’s the oldest coin I’ve come across in my almost one year into detecting. Thanks for leaving it behind LT! Your father is looking down at both of us grinning ear to ear on this one!!

 

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[Gare]

Is this a coin or a button ?
congrats on your find though

 

[Slickduster]

Republic of Vermont
1785 Vermontis coin

 

[Kray Gelder]

That's a killer find! Congrats!

 

[Mackaydon]

I'm not a 'master' but I'll put in the BANNER vote.
If the PCGS population is only 14 for this coin, you may have a $5K+ coin.
Truly, a once in a lifetime find; congrats !!
Don in SoCal.

 

[Kona Koma]

I'm not a 'master' but I'll put in the BANNER vote.
If the PCGS population is only 14 for this coin, you may have a $5K+ coin.
Truly, a once in a lifetime find; congrats !!
Don in SoCal.

Nice find. Hope it’s authentic.

 

[iAmMike]

Republic of Vermont
1785 Vermontis coin

wow good ID. The design looks the same to me but weren't those copper?

 

[AlabamaRelic]

It’s a copy. Says copy on it in the first picture.

 

[ARC]

Yes... and beings its a copy... its a "cool" find... but doesnt take it above that.
and in the grand scheme of banner finds... this would not really count so much.

Now... this could be a very debatable subject.... and probably will.

 

[Slickduster]

Nice find. Hope it’s authentic.

I hope it’s authentic too. The site housed a church that was originally built in 1848 by settlers that moved in around 1833. This one could have paid off my Nox 800!

 

[ARC]

I hope it’s authentic too. The site housed a church that was originally built in 1848 by settlers that moved in around 1833. This one could have paid off my Nox 800!

Its is not.
As Alabama Relic posted... it is clearly marked "COPY".
Which means / likely... was produced sometime in the last 40 years.

 

[Slickduster]

It’s a copy. Says copy on it in the first picture.

Dang! So excited that was overlook. You just curbed my enthusiasm! But thank you! That’s why I posted it on here, for the masters to look at!

 

[djackson7348]

While it may not be what you were hoping for, it is still a great find.

 

[Slickduster]

While it may not be what you were hoping for, it is still a great find.

Amen to that djackson! I’ll still cherish it!

 

[Slickduster]

Its is not.
As Alabama Relic posted... it is clearly marked "COPY".
Which means / likely... was produced sometime in the last 40 years.

Does anyone know the history of when and where these look-a-likes were created? Still haven’t found that detail on the net.

 

[ARC]

Does anyone know the history of when and where these look-a-likes were created? Still haven’t found that detail on the net.

This would be difficult if not impossible to say.

 

[pepperj]

Does anyone know the history of when and where these look-a-likes were created? Still haven’t found that detail on the net.

There's not too much as you stated.
But a person can still buy them.

 

[nagant]

I say only one, because the son of our neighbor (who got me into detecting) has always said good luck!

Maybe he's also a sarcastic son of B*&#h

 

[Coinstar magnet]

I’ve been on this site since day one of my career searching for only one silver. I say only one, because the son of our neighbor (who got me into detecting) has always said good luck! After multiple rings, clad coins, a token, nails, a few wheaties and other oddball finds, I finally stumbled across this dandy. Now I just need to figure out how to clean it. It’s the oldest coin I’ve come across in my almost one year into detecting. Thanks for leaving it behind LT! Your father is looking down at both of us grinning ear to ear on this one!!

My guess is that it's a very cool button....a wrong guess from what I can see in the comments....what a great find....1785 Vermont coin
I look forward to seeing it cleaned up!

 

[hogge]

BUMMER!!! Kool find.......Bet it got your blood pumping. I've found 2 Landscapes. Was fortunate enough to have both in great shape. Look at my "Avatar" and my profile listings. KEEP THE FAITH! Hogge