My oldest U.S. coin.... they don't get much older

[lenmac65]

I worked up the courage to ask for permission at an old active farm; they graciously said "yes." They mostly harvest hay, and the swinging was tougher than I expected through the course grass stubs. About 30 minutes in, I got a good strong signal at about 4 inches. Since the farmer said they turned the soil over a couple years ago, I was hopeful. I dug my plug, retrieved the coin, and was happy to see it was obviously not clad. However, I honestly wasn't that excited, as most large coppers I dig (which isn't many) are slick or barely identifiable. I took this one home and started scraping off the dirt. Sure enough, it was coming up blank. But then my luck changed when I saw a profile. At first I thought it was a Liberty Cap, as I mistook the bun or braid in her hair for a cap. I think this is more likely a Draped Bust cent. Still, it is my first of that type and beats my oldest U.S. coin by about 50 years or so. It is not quite as nice looking in real life, as I had to tilt the coin to get the best image, but it is still a pretty nice find in my opinion. Thanks for checking this out. Happy hunting everyone!

 

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[Professor of Engineering]

Congrats on the old copper!

 

[digging440yrs]

 

[Old Dude]

Sure beats a plain old LC any day. Really nice find.

 

[trdking]

Yes Sir, That is nice!

 

[Hughett]

Nice! She looks gorgeous.

 

[villagenut]

She's a beaut

 

[Donnie B from VA]

Congrats on your oldest US Copper.

 

[Sue_Doanim]

Looks like 1801. Excellent find!

 

[PullTabPete]

Damn!

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Nice coin, congrats!

 

[Digger RJ]

Very Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[JeffInMass]

And yet another sweet find in Mass- Congrats neighbor!

 

[BTV Digger]

May that be the first of many and congrats. You're doing the right thing to find them - asking permissions on private property. Most farmers usually don't have an issue with us detectorists, especially if they're just hay fields or cow pastures. If it's corn or another crop, then early spring or fall after the harvest is when they'll let you in.

John

 

[Trezurehunter]

Congrats on your oldest U.S. coin.

 

[Aussie Okie]

Congrats, what a fantastic find [emoji106]

 

[dansalata]

way 2 go!!!!

 

[Hawks88]

Very nice save. Congrats

 

[basque-man]

Where's there one, there's sure to be more!!! Great save!

 

[dirtdigginfool]

Beautiful DB! Actually, the detail is still pretty decent, considering how long it's been in the ground plus being in a farm field...maybe the lack of chemicals due to harvesting hay has helped it. Ddf.