Just found my oldest coin! What is it?

Vdubguy

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Jul 31, 2013
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Good day everyone, it’s been a good while since I posted anything. When out for a quick hunt at a new spot and dug this coin. Pretty sure a half penny, and I think I can make out 1734 (maybe). Definitely 17** something. It is slightly larger than a quarter. I haven’t found an 1800’s coin yet and just skipped right past that. I know the pictures my not be the best, but any insight as to what it may be would be greatly appreciated. I have it soaking in olive oil right now to see if anything becomes more legible.

HH

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njrelicgairl

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Jul 1, 2013
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warren county NJ
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Whites coin master and Vanquish 540
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Metal Detecting
Good day everyone, it’s been a good while since I posted anything. When out for a quick hunt at a new spot and dug this coin. Pretty sure a half penny, and I think I can make out 1734 (maybe). Definitely 17** something. It is slightly larger than a quarter. I haven’t found an 1800’s coin yet and just skipped right past that. I know the pictures my not be the best, but any insight as to what it may be would be greatly appreciated. I have it soaking in olive oil right now to see if anything becomes more legible.

HH

Vdubguy
Keep searching You might find something older yet.
 

Coinstar magnet

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Apr 5, 2020
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Beverly Massachusetts
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Tesoro compadre
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Good day everyone, it’s been a good while since I posted anything. When out for a quick hunt at a new spot and dug this coin. Pretty sure a half penny, and I think I can make out 1734 (maybe). Definitely 17** something. It is slightly larger than a quarter. I haven’t found an 1800’s coin yet and just skipped right past that. I know the pictures my not be the best, but any insight as to what it may be would be greatly appreciated. I have it soaking in olive oil right now to see if anything becomes more legible.

HH

Vdubguy
Love it!
Great recovery!
 

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