KG coppers

CMDiamonddawg · Feb 28, 2010

KG coppers

Hi All, Went over some old ground where I had previous luck finding early US & colonial coins. I was hell bent on finding an old copper or any coin that may be out here ..Finally.. First King George's for 2010!!! Mucky soil must have added to penetration , cause these were deep. Found today KG 1787 Britainnia " Machin Mills" NY , ID'ed by Iron Patch ,Kirk PA.. Thanks also a KG 1787 Britainnia , bronze button with LONDON on the backmark . Dug 3 more flat buttons and alot of square nails .Ready to call it because of cold feet ..try this scratchy tone signal ,could be a button

. Wouldn't you know it , out pops a Georgian era bronze ring ! id by tuatara, Thanks& Thanks for taking a look , CMD

Kirk PA · Feb 28, 2010

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Awesome!!! I need a King George copper badly or I am going to the nearest mental ward for therapy. :laughing7:

That first KG looks like a Machins Mills. :dontknow:

If it has a date of 1787, it possibly could be, but we would need a better picture.

You have my Colonial passion at a craze now. :headbang:

Did you find the coppers at the waterline? :dontknow:

If so, sweet! :icon_sunny:

Kirk

IronSpike · Feb 28, 2010

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Nice keepers CMDiamonddawg :icon_thumright:

The ring is awesome :hello2:

Looks like a cool spot to hunt :icon_thumleft:

FooserPaul · Feb 28, 2010

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Any day digga coppas is a great day!

Congradulations!

TommNJ · Feb 28, 2010

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Nice looking coppers and other finds, Congrats !!!

TommNJ

creeper71 · Feb 28, 2010

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Kirk PA said:
Awesome!!! I need a King George copper badly or I am going to the nearest mental ward for therapy. That first KG looks like a Machins Mills. If it has a date of 1787, it possibly could be, but we would need a better picture.

You have my Colonial passion at a craze now.

Did you find the coppers at the waterline? If so, sweet!

Kirk

I'm sure once Don see this he'll have a good idea if it's a machin mills... CMDiamonddawg it would help all those trying to id this coin if you could post weight in grams or grains an size if possible... that way they'll know if it's a regal or counterfeit coin

Golden1 · Feb 28, 2010

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Grats on the super finds CMD :headbang:

G1

CMDiamonddawg · Feb 28, 2010

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Kirk PA said:
Awesome!!! I need a King George copper badly or I am going to the nearest mental ward for therapy. That first KG looks like a Machins Mills. If it has a date of 1787, it possibly could be, but we would need a better picture.

You have my Colonial passion at a craze now.

Did you find the coppers at the waterline? If so, sweet!

Kirk

Hey Kirk Hope this is good medicine for you PA copper hounds .Machin Mills , :sign13:

I think they are both the same :dontknow:

I'll try to get a better picture .1787 was found six foot from the water . Hand split cedar shingles were made here ,back in the 1700's. It was snowing today but didn't mean a thang ,when your copper hungry. :laughing7:

Thanks for the comments .. creeper ,my scale is broken . I'll try to find get weight for ya.

Iron Patch · Feb 28, 2010

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1787 looks like a pretty good match for the M. Mills. I don't think the other would be dated 1789.

Pewter button with London on the back? You sure it's pewter?

Interesting ring too! :thumbsup:

jgas · Feb 28, 2010

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Good lord, I sure wish I could find an old copper like that. I think I may have to travel a bit further east for those though. Great find. jgas

MaineRelic · Feb 28, 2010

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Outstanding COPPERS !!! GOOD FOR YOU !! MaineRelic.

Kyle PA · Feb 28, 2010

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There is always a place in my heart for coppers! The one has Machin Mills written all over it! I am pulling for you!

Iron Patch · Feb 28, 2010

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KylePA said:
There is always a place in my heart for coppers! The one has Machin Mills written all over it! I am pulling for you!

I think it's safe to save the pulling for yourself.

(The 1787 date would be very rare for a British counterfeit, and even if so, the bust would not be that close of a match)

CMDiamonddawg · Feb 28, 2010

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Iron Patch said:
KylePA said:

There is always a place in my heart for coppers! The one has Machin Mills written all over it! I am pulling for you!

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I think it's safe to save the pulling for yourself. (The 1787 date would be very rare for a British counterfeit, and even if so, the bust would not be that close of a match)

Who is pullin , what :laughing7:

.. IP , both date 1787 the one coin date is faint but it is the same . The button looks pewter but peroxide has it turning green . Brass

Iron Patch · Feb 28, 2010

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CMDiamonddawg said:
Iron Patch said:

KylePA said:

There is always a place in my heart for coppers! The one has Machin Mills written all over it! I am pulling for you!

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I think it's safe to save the pulling for yourself. (The 1787 date would be very rare for a British counterfeit, and even if so, the bust would not be that close of a match)

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Who is pullin ,what .. IP , both date 1787 the one coin date is faint but it is the same . The button looks pewter but peroxide has it turning green .

Are you 100% sure the other is 1787? If so this appears to be the closest. Maybe check the position of the V & S, there's quite a space. If you got the space, then look at the style of the letters and if they're in the same spot relating to the top/back of his head.

PS... I don't find it to really match the M. Mills busts so if it is 1787 my eyes are playing tricks on me.

Bubba65 · Feb 28, 2010

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Very nice digs CM , those are some sweet coppers!!!!!!!!!!! :icon_thumleft:

Bubba65

CMDiamonddawg · Feb 28, 2010

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Iron Patch said:
CMDiamonddawg said:

Iron Patch said:

KylePA said:

There is always a place in my heart for coppers! The one has Machin Mills written all over it! I am pulling for you!

Click to expand...

I think it's safe to save the pulling for yourself. (The 1787 date would be very rare for a British counterfeit, and even if so, the bust would not be that close of a match)

Click to expand...

Who is pullin ,what .. IP , both date 1787 the one coin date is faint but it is the same . The button looks pewter but peroxide has it turning green .

Click to expand...

Are you 100% sure the other is 1787? If so this appears to be the closest. Maybe check the position of the V & S, there's quite a space. If you got the space, then look at the style of the letters and if they're in the same spot relating to the top/back of his head.

PS... I don't find it to really match the M. Mills busts so if it is 1787 my eyes are playing tricks on me.

I looked at thru a loop ..the last digit is either a 7 or a 9 ...95 % sure it's 7 To meboth busts and letter spacing, look like the first coin you posted. The worst cond. coin, still needs a bath. Thanks for your help .

Iron Patch · Feb 28, 2010

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CMDiamonddawg said:
Iron Patch said:

CMDiamonddawg said:

Iron Patch said:

KylePA said:

There is always a place in my heart for coppers! The one has Machin Mills written all over it! I am pulling for you!

Click to expand...

I think it's safe to save the pulling for yourself. (The 1787 date would be very rare for a British counterfeit, and even if so, the bust would not be that close of a match)

Click to expand...

Who is pullin ,what .. IP , both date 1787 the one coin date is faint but it is the same . The button looks pewter but peroxide has it turning green .

Click to expand...

Are you 100% sure the other is 1787? If so this appears to be the closest. Maybe check the position of the V & S, there's quite a space. If you got the space, then look at the style of the letters and if they're in the same spot relating to the top/back of his head.

PS... I don't find it to really match the M. Mills busts so if it is 1787 my eyes are playing tricks on me.

Click to expand...

I looked at thru a loop ..the last digit is either a 7 or a 9 The busts are hard to compare, seems like a difference