Just found my oldest coin! What is it?

[Vdubguy]

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

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

Upgraded Night Vision Monocular Digital Infrared Monocular Telescope for 100% Darkness with 8X Zoom - Grab it through Amazon!

[lenmac65]

My guess is a George I half penny, but I am not great at IDs. Congrats on the nice find.

 

[CreakyDigger]

Exciting! Congrats!

 

[Digger RJ]

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

Cool!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Vdubguy]

My guess is a George I half penny, but I am not great at IDs. Congrats on the nice find.

After looking into it further after your guess, I think your right! The George I bust faced right, while the George II faced left. Minted up to 1724 from what I read. And after further squinting, I think I can make out 172*. This is my first old copper so I had no idea where to even start! Thanks!

 

[CRUSADER]

My guess is a George I half penny, but I am not great at IDs. Congrats on the nice find.

Yes Geo I 'dump' coinage, but looks like a Farthing.

 

[Vdubguy]

Yes Geo I 'dump' coinage, but looks like a Farthing.

Only asking because I have no idea, haha, but what is ‘dump’ coinage?

 

[CRUSADER]

Only asking because I have no idea, haha, but what is ‘dump’ coinage?

Strictly speaking the dump issue is the 1717 because:
'' The farthings struck in 1717 were smaller and thicker than the 1714 coins, with a diameter of 20–21 millimetres, and they are known as "dump" farthings''
ie. it was dumpier (smaller)
However, the later 1719-24 which are a little bigger again, sometimes get called Dump.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Congrats on finding your oldest coin !

 

[oldmxrat]

Congrats on a cool old coin!

 

[Silvermonkey]

Excellent coin. Congrats on busting in to the 1700's! KG I is an awesome find in my book.

 

[1LWiL15]

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

No Doubt KG1. I have never found one of them. Date range 1717-1724. Nice job!!

 

[Truth]

That is awesome!!! Congratulations on that piece of history

 

[crashbandicoot]

Farthing!! I could make a joke about that but I,ll abstain!!! Real nice coin you found,hope you find many more.

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

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

really cool find and great save, congratz on the oldest coin yet

 

[Vdubguy]

Farthing!! I could make a joke about that but I,ll abstain!!! Real nice coin you found,hope you find many more.

Haha! I like the username. I grew up playing Crash on the original PlayStation.

 

[Vdubguy]

Thank you all for all the comments and information on this coin! One of the many great things about this forum, so many knowledgeable folks here. Really appreciate it. I’m glad to have joined the 1700s club!

 

[crashbandicoot]

Thank you all for all the comments and information on this coin! One of the many great things about this forum, so many knowledgeable folks here. Really appreciate it. I’m glad to have joined the 1700s club!

Knowledge abounds!!! Not to forget the wags and punsters and jokers.Get a laugh or two with your knowledge! I,ve heard it said the time spent laughing is not accrued to a man,s 3 score and 10. Laugh more,you,ll live longer.

 

[Cuda74]

Congrats on the coin! Very cool.

 

[metaldiggr]

Def a KG1 but looks too small to be a half penny. I vote Farthing as well.

Sweet find! Congrats on your oldest Coin!