New permission. Even more early coppers, War of 1812 relics.

[Aureus]

After taking one week break from detecting went back with full force hoping to catch up on the time lost. Got a new permission that didn't really look like much from the outside but something was telling me it would be a good hunting spot. I guess I was right. Other than the cool relics, found nine early coppers on the long week end hunt. All are in the decent shape other than the much newer Edward VII penny (go guess...).



The coin find of the hunt was this uncommon type George II counterfeit halfpenny. From what I understood, a few years back it would have been called a rarer type early American counterfeit.



An other cool coin was 1808 US cent. I rarely find them where I'm at.



A well preserved 1781 Irish Hibernia



A Matron 1838 (again, unusual where I'm at)



Now, for the fun stuff.
A few War of 1812 buttons.

My first British 100th of Foot button. Great Regiment and the button is in a very good shape for a 200 years old pewter. Has an intact iron shank.


An other first and an other great regiment . British 19th Regiment of Foot.


And than an other first. Generic (officers?) War of 1812 button.


And a later US button. Not sure of the type.


Now for the relics. Probably the coolest, for me personally, was this piece of an early lead typographic plate with the religious text.


A shoe buckle. Used to have a beautiful design. Unfortunately wasn't spared by the centuries spent in the ground.


The biggest bell I ever found in Canada.


Than, the smallest one.


The most unusual find of the hunt was this star badge or rosette. Pretty big and heavy piece.


And than the most ironic find. A clay pipe steam with the writing BANNERMAN


Thanks for the comments.

 

[Aureus]

As a guy out west that doesn’t see anything much older than 1860, how do you identify coins as being counterfeit vs real? Something I’ve always wondered and we just don’t see that degree of history out here. thanks!

Other than the design itself, the coins weight and size are the good indicators. Most of the counterfeits I have seen are underweight often by as much as 30%

 

[Aureus]

Dang even you relics say Banner right on the side. Pardon my jealousy. I'm one of those guys who's been at it for a decade and still never found anything banner worthy. Keep up the good work.

Thanks Tommybuckets

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Great permission and great post. Awesome collection of coppers and buttons. Congrats!

 

[Aureus]

Very nice group of coppers and relics. 1807 is the last year for the Draped Bust Large Cents, so your cent must be 1798 !

Thank you wagbert. Yes, very possible, I will look closer.

 

[birdman]

Those buttons are amazing!

 

[Aureus]

Man what a great hunt! Love the coppers and buttons. The 19th regiment with the elephant is really cool. I also like the counterfeit KG II. Haven't seen that one before.

It was a hunt of the first ones, just like I like it.

 

[Aureus]

That's some great stuff. The Hibernia is clearly a counterfeit as well.... his head is too thick to be a genuine coin. It's almost like a combination of the Irish George III bust and the British. The 100th button is definitely a winner!

Yes, really like that button. And it's the first 1812 pewter with the shank still intact. I have read that the iron shank still being present damages the button. Haven't noticed it on this one. The Hibernia is definitely counterfeit, underweight and smaller than the legit one.

 

[Donnie B from VA]

Love the coppers! Congrats!

 

[Vhoov]

Awesome assortment. Great job

 

[Scrappy]

Well brother that’s a banner man hunt! Haha.

I love the Geo is counterfeit Hibernia and that 100th, well, you know. Haha

Keep it up. Right now I’m living vicariously through others hunts.

Seve

 

[Megalodon]

Thanks for sharing pics of your wonderful finds. That 19th Reg button is a beaut! What do you think about the lead type? Could it have been re-purposed for casting bullets or some other use?

 

[diggerranger]

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[Aureus]

Man you killed it! So many cool saves, congratulations

Thanks BLK HOLE

 

[Aureus]

That is a DELICIOUS, totally SCRUMPTIOUS array of copper you got there bud!

Kudos!

Thanks Shakakka

 

[Aureus]

Outstanding!

Congratualtions on the old coppers and relics!

Thanks PoE

 

[Aureus]

Wow, what a collection. Nicely done!!

Thanks washingtonian

 

[Aureus]

That's a lot of really nice finds! A great variety too. I really like the coppers, they're in great condition!

Thanks Vldetecting. I'm really not used to a nice condition on coppers in my area. That permission seems to be an exception.

 

[Rubka888]

You are going to be the bannerman if we can ever get you up there! You have had several banner finds this year in my opinion. Nice finds!!

 

[Terry Soloman]

Wow Dream finds. Congratulations!

 

[Silver Tree Chaser]

Great digs! Nice to pull copper, after copper, after copper...