Mill Hunt Lucky #7 Copper Jackpot

[CMDiamonddawg]

Mill Hunt Lucky #7 Copper Jackpot

Hi TN , Weekend hunt and great weather at the old mill . This is the seventh hunt at the mill site . A mile hike and the action started with two KG III s 1775 ,1780 , 1652 coin of unknown origin but the date and some letters on the obverse remain. Third 1600's coin found here. Colonials , 1787 NJ copper , 1788 NJ copper , three nice Indian Head cents 1900, 1902 , 1907 , 1911 wheatie , one more # 2 silver spoon with hall mark WH Silversmith is William Hollingshead , Philadelphia , 1754 -1785 , a 4 X 3 inch .. Colonial chain link buckle , a 1700's clog clasp and blow hole button , china and pottery shards , lots of flat buttons , 1700's cuff links and assorted usual iron ax heads and lots of brass shot gun tops and bad news ..ticks . "Chance " stopped by to help dig. He brought his Frontline and some Deep Woods Off for me . For the past weekend and quite a few hours spent , these coins and relics are the Best start of my spring season , ever . I hope you have the Best Spring hunts as well . Thanks for stopping in , 8) CMD Dawg

 

[umrgolf]

Re: Mill Hunt Lucky #7 Copper Jackpot

With some good research, that spoon will turn out to be a 'special' one

btw, Crusader what is the relic underneath the spoon on the right? looks like a mourning item

Just recently had a similar discussion.

Although the design was used as a Mourning piece, it was also a very popular design brought back from the Grand Tours (ie. From the Roman & Greek Classical Urns). Put on furniture, horses, buttons, cufflinks etc...

Being an 18th C Clog Clasp, its not likely a mourning item.

wow very cool.. man dawg it looks like you've outdone yourself

 

[Iron Patch]

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You sure had a great hunt! Cannot help on the 1652 coin, other than perhaps one of the many German States coppers? The one British Halfpenny, sure looks like a 1787 date making it either a Conn copper or a Machins Mills copper, need to see the letters or at least one or two of them to say which way.

The NJ coppers, the 1787 is a Maris 64-t variety and the 1788 is a Maris 65-u variety. I will get this verified shortly, always hard to say for sure on ground founds where not 100% sure of some details but fairly certain I am correct. The 64-t variety is a Very common variety, the 65-u, I have to check since the one book has it as a URS10 which does not match coinfacts Rare rating, will check on that shortly and update. UPDATE: two recent catalogs have it as a Rarity 4, Very Scarce, not Rare, and of course as more are reported the rarity rating can suffer.

Good finds all around, a nice mixture of finds for sure.

Don

1780s coin can't be a CT. (First pic) Either British counterfeit or M mills.

 

[Don in SJ]

Re: Mill Hunt Lucky #7 Copper Jackpot

You sure had a great hunt! Cannot help on the 1652 coin, other than perhaps one of the many German States coppers? The one British Halfpenny, sure looks like a 1787 date making it either a Conn copper or a Machins Mills copper, need to see the letters or at least one or two of them to say which way.

The NJ coppers, the 1787 is a Maris 64-t variety and the 1788 is a Maris 65-u variety. I will get this verified shortly, always hard to say for sure on ground founds where not 100% sure of some details but fairly certain I am correct. The 64-t variety is a Very common variety, the 65-u, I have to check since the one book has it as a URS10 which does not match coinfacts Rare rating, will check on that shortly and update. UPDATE: two recent catalogs have it as a Rarity 4, Very Scarce, not Rare, and of course as more are reported the rarity rating can suffer.

Good finds all around, a nice mixture of finds for sure.

Don

1780s coin can't be a CT. (First pic) Either British counterfeit or M mills.

Well, I sure cant say for sure that the pic with the GEORGVIS is the 1775 one he said he found or the 1780s one. Besides I spent time on the NJ coppers, not the British one.

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Re: Mill Hunt Lucky #7 Copper Jackpot

That is one heck of a hunt for both coins and relics.

Get some good shots of that copper... it's definitely not just another George III.

I have to run but I shall , Machin Mills Great Thank You

With some good research, that spoon will turn out to be a 'special' one

btw, Crusader what is the relic underneath the spoon on the right? looks like a mourning item

Just recently had a similar discussion.

Although the design was used as a Mourning piece, it was also a very popular design brought back from the Grand Tours (ie. From the Roman & Greek Classical Urns). Put on furniture, horses, buttons, cufflinks etc...

Being an 18th C Clog Clasp, its not likely a mourning item.

wow very cool.. man dawg it looks like you've outdone yourself

Thanks J I had my diggin' dog days weekend but now it's back to the salt mines , I am jammed up with work but I will get back to the thread asap . Thanks to all and Don , is the sample pic copper , the one I dug. Hope to copy cat your Jerseys , these coins are popping up all over dawg

 

[Iron Patch]

Re: Mill Hunt Lucky #7 Copper Jackpot

You sure had a great hunt! Cannot help on the 1652 coin, other than perhaps one of the many German States coppers? The one British Halfpenny, sure looks like a 1787 date making it either a Conn copper or a Machins Mills copper, need to see the letters or at least one or two of them to say which way.

The NJ coppers, the 1787 is a Maris 64-t variety and the 1788 is a Maris 65-u variety. I will get this verified shortly, always hard to say for sure on ground founds where not 100% sure of some details but fairly certain I am correct. The 64-t variety is a Very common variety, the 65-u, I have to check since the one book has it as a URS10 which does not match coinfacts Rare rating, will check on that shortly and update. UPDATE: two recent catalogs have it as a Rarity 4, Very Scarce, not Rare, and of course as more are reported the rarity rating can suffer.

Good finds all around, a nice mixture of finds for sure.

Don

1780s coin can't be a CT. (First pic) Either British counterfeit or M mills.

Well, I sure cant say for sure that the pic with the GEORGVIS is the 1775 one he said he found or the 1780s one. Besides I spent time on the NJ coppers, not the British one.

That's exactly what I thought... you were typing and thinking of the NJ. They're both George III obverse, and what looks like a pretty clear 8 for a third digit. I checked what Coinfacts had for pictures and there is no match. So right now it's looking pretty good because both a 1780s Brit. ctft or rare M. Mills would be a pretty good find. 1780s brit. beats common MM, but rare MM is paydirt.

 

[ewcoinhunter]

Re: Mill Hunt Lucky #7 Copper Jackpot

Fantastic finds! Congrats on the great digs!

 

[CrazySlasher]

Re: Mill Hunt Lucky #7 Copper Jackpot

AMAZING!!!! You don't see many days posted like that. Grats on such an awesome site!

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Re: Mill Hunt Lucky #7 Copper Jackpot

AMAZING!!!! You don't see many days posted like that. Grats on such an awesome site!

Thank You

That is one heck of a hunt for both coins and relics.

Get some good shots of that copper... it's definitely not just another George III.

Thanks

WOW!!! Simply awesome!!!! I agree, a banner day for sure!

Thank You Saabman

With some good research, that spoon will turn out to be a 'special' one

I feel the silversmith is William Hollingshead
Philadelphia, PA 1754-1785 , Thanks Cru

 

[Iron Patch]

Re: Mill Hunt Lucky #7 Copper Jackpot

AMAZING!!!! You don't see many days posted like that. Grats on such an awesome site!

Thank You

That is one heck of a hunt for both coins and relics.

Get some good shots of that copper... it's definitely not just another George III.

Thanks

WOW!!! Simply awesome!!!! I agree, a banner day for sure!

Thank You Saabman

With some good research, that spoon will turn out to be a 'special' one

I feel the silversmith is William Hollingshead
Philadelphia, PA 1754-1785 , Thanks Cru

I think you are failing to see the potential of that copper. It could easily be the best find, and quite possibly better than everything combined plus some.

 

[Bubba65]

Re: Mill Hunt Lucky #7 Copper Jackpot

Sorry I am late to the party but that is one AWESOME DAY of digging CONGRATS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bubba65

 

[traverdog]

Re: Mill Hunt Lucky #7 Copper Jackpot

WOW!!! Great finds! I want to go hunting with you!!

 

[Bramblefind]

Re: Mill Hunt Lucky #7 Copper Jackpot

I always enjoy reading your posts and this one is really super fantastic!!

Is there any way you could post another pic of that 1652 coin? I was trying to figure it out and another pic might show something more. Also of the 1780s KGIII? I would love to see it again- it might be a rare one

 

[artyfacts]

Re: Mill Hunt Lucky #7 Copper Jackpot

What a spot... It reminds me of the tavern I dug Dawg, ... Keepum comin. Arty

 

[Indianhead Jones]

Re: Mill Hunt Lucky #7 Copper Jackpot

Great hunt...beautiful finds!!

Love the coppers....I'm envious!!

Larry G.

 

[wwwtimmcp]

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I like the chain buckle, the rest is great too. banner

 

[TommNJ]

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Wow CMDawg what a haul ! Those coppers are in great shape. Congrats on some super finds !!!

TommNJ

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

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Sorry I am late to the party but that is one AWESOME DAY of digging CONGRATS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bubba65

Never to late to party with the dawg

I always enjoy reading your posts and this one is really super fantastic!!

Is there any way you could post another pic of that 1652 coin? I was trying to figure it out and another pic might show something more. Also of the 1780s KGIII? I would love to see it again- it might be a rare one

I appreciate the interest . I seldom find rare coins . Thanks Bramble

What a spot... It reminds me of the tavern I dug Dawg, ... Keepum comin. Arty

May have been a watering hole for the early settlers .next door to the mill . Glad to get the support from my fellow Jersey hunters . Best to ya Arty 8) dawg

Great hunt...beautiful finds!!

Love the coppers....I'm envious!!

Larry G.

Thanks Indianhead Jones , ..just a hobby , doin' what some like to do ...hope you get your share of hitting digs at unsearched places CMD

I like the chain buckle, the rest is great too. banner

Beautiful chain link shoe buckle , nicer looking than the pictures show and I do THANK YOU timmcp ...it's been many threads since a few banner votes

Wow CMDawg what a haul ! Those coppers are in great shape. Congrats on some super finds !!!

TommNJ

Always good hearing from you TommNJ .... I agree , kick a$$ site & some of the best condition coins here Thanks and have a great spring

 

[SouthJerseyJim]

Re: Mill Hunt Lucky #7 Copper Jackpot

Great finds Dawg, 1600's? Man that is insane! Awesome stuff once again!

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Re: Mill Hunt Lucky #7 Copper Jackpot

Great finds Dawg, 1600's? Man that is insane! Awesome stuff once again!

Thanks SJ Jim .. Jersey coppers are a "kool colonial" 8) 8) 8) hope you get some and Thanks too ALL HH , Dawg

 

[treasurepirate1]

Re: Mill Hunt Lucky #7 Copper Jackpot

spring is always the greatest time to detect getting rid of the winter blues no bugs to bother you never too hot, and knowing you have a full digging season ahead of you, good luck next time