New Site = Colonial Coppa + Relics

[Colonial KirkPA]

Forum,

Hey, guys, just like my good bud Captn_SE always says, I must admit, there have been some great finds being made on Tnet lately. Keep it up, dudes!

Today, the "Three Datectateers" got out to a new site that Colonial Zoyboy had researched. Before I relate the story of the day, Colonial Silver Zeus had secured permission to hunt the site the day before, so we all arrived today and introduced ourselves. Our hunt started off kind of slow, since we still had to locate the site EXACTLY! So, for about 2 hours, I really had nothing to show for, but you all know, that is my style, baby! John Walter style!!!

After our break and a 30 minute chat with the landowner...we "Shoot the S***" for awhile about our hobby and related some treasure hunting tales...heck, we even brought up our idol, John Walter! LMAO I bet you all know who brought him up...Colonial Zoyboy, we got back to the hunt. Yup, after another 45 minutes, I soon yelled out, "Button!" (it was dug at a depth of 7" in suuuuper dry dirt...NO MAX ) Then, that was when it all fell into place...the iron patch was at our coils! Iron Patch, gotta love ya', man! I will purchase a pair of flip-flops in honor of you, man!

I was soon welcomed with a nice "E" on "Dime" hit that pinpointed at 5". Yup, yup, after standing up and sweeping the dug out Colonial dirt, I soon heard the super loud hit...it was in the dirt and still reading "E" on "Dime." I knew it was a coppa! Yup, it turned out to be a greenie in the soil...a nice 1775 King George III coppa! As you can see, some Colonial dude was bored and punched two holes in George's jib. The coin turned out to be in nice condition due to the fact that we were hitting a grass field. This recovery got my Colonial blood a pumpin' , so I kept focusing on my signals.

About 10 feet from the coppa, I got another nice Colonial reading. This part of a shoe buckle popped out of the plug...check out the ornate design on it! This is, by far, my best-looking shoe buckle! Darn, too bad it is broken!

Oh, before I forget, I also found a 1943 Walking Liberty half dollar and a 1927 Mercury dime. (Not Pictured)

As always, gentlemen, keep the passion high!

Kirk

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

Coppa Total for The Three Datectateers:

Colonial Silver Zeus: 10
Colonial Zoyboy: 10
Colonial KirkPA: 8
Total: 28

Since we are probably going to excavate many more in the fall, we are setting a goal of 60 for the group. We only get out one time per week, so we are going to have a challenge ahead of us.

I relish the challenge. I did it now ....Now i'm thinking hotdog. Always hungry

Relish it I do, and datectorists we will be. OOOOOF

 

[Colonial KirkPA]

Coppa Total for The Three Datectateers:

Colonial Silver Zeus: 10
Colonial Zoyboy: 10
Colonial KirkPA: 8
Total: 28

Since we are probably going to excavate many more in the fall, we are setting a goal of 60 for the group. We only get out one time per week, so we are going to have a challenge ahead of us.

I think you set your goal of 20 for yourself. I will probably hit 15-20 this year. If one of these fall sites lives up to its name, we will be pulling ahead...BIG TIME!

We are doing great considering we only get out once a week.

Kirk

 

[Colonial KirkPA]

Sounds like you had a great day buddy. It's nice to pull up a coppa with some detail. The farm fields really tear them up with the fertilizer and all. I bet you guys get a few more coppas there next time you go.

Rob,

Hey, buddy, ya getting out lately? You must hit those coppa fields with your usual passion, man!

The thrill of the day was seeing the green disc in the dirt! You know what that looks like!

Keep researching and searching!

Kirk

It's been a little while since I got out bud. On top of that, my digital camera crapped the bed the other day. I was camping out and somehow something got pressed up against the LCD screen and now the thing is shot. I'm hoping for a few good fall hunts after the fields have been harvested for the year.

Rob

You will have a great fall, buddy! Those greenies will be popping up from Upstate New York to Central PA.

We must strike buckets!

Kirk

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

Coppa Total for The Three Datectateers:

Colonial Silver Zeus: 10
Colonial Zoyboy: 10
Colonial KirkPA: 8
Total: 28

Since we are probably going to excavate many more in the fall, we are setting a goal of 60 for the group. We only get out one time per week, so we are going to have a challenge ahead of us.

I think you set your goal of 20 for yourself. I will probably hit 15-20 this year. If one of these fall sites lives up to its name, we will be pulling ahead...BIG TIME!

We are doing great considering we only get out once a week.

Kirk

I am hoping, you looney boy. OOOF

Snicket

 

[watercolor]

All I gotta' say say is you and the bro work like a "well-oiled"
team. . . you find the "coppas" and he supplies the "colonial glass" for the I.D.

Rock on. . .
watercolor

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

All I gotta' say say is you and the bro work like a "well-oiled"
team. . . you find the "coppas" and he supplies the "colonial glass" for the I.D.

Rock on. . .
watercolor

Since Colonial KirkPA is currently working a night shift, I will reply for him.

Yup, our datectas are always well-lubed, ready for any soil conditions, and satisfied that we swing them with the passion...ANALOG, BABY!

Kyle

 

[RELICDUDE07]

Love that buckle,as you have seen in my post ,i find 1/ 2 of them also But oneday you are going to get a whole gold one.. You guys rock

 

[crazyjarhead]

Coppa Total for The Three Datectateers:

Colonial Silver Zeus: 10
Colonial Zoyboy: 10
Colonial KirkPA: 8
Total: 28

Since we are probably going to excavate many more in the fall, we are setting a goal of 60 for the group. We only get out one time per week, so we are going to have a challenge ahead of us.

That an awesome count of coppas!

 

[Colonial KirkPA]

Love that buckle,as you have seen in my post ,i find 1/ 2 of them also But oneday you are going to get a whole gold one.. You guys rock

Darn, I will at least get a complete one someday!

Keep searching that Gator territory, Dude!

Kirk

 

[Mirage]

Looks like a nice coin. Good deal. What does the other side look like? Walkers are always fun to find even if you are looking for older.

Bob

 

[Iron Patch]

Flip flops are great to chicken dance in. Looks like an attempted whizzer not followed through on. I have an ole Georgie they were successful at getting the two holes in.

Wayne,

I hope your toenails are trimmed short before you wear those flip-flops. LMAO

Those punch marks on my coin just prove what Colonial dudes did at times of extreme boredom. Actually, I believe this King George is a Regal coppa.

Kirk

Looks Regal but some counterfeits are so close out of the ground would make it very hard to tell.

 

[{Sentinel}]

Alright, NICE Green George! Nice to see you at it again my friend!! Its like a bike, once you learn, you never fall off......

NOW its second nature= ingrained in the blood and DNA!! That is one fine buckle too Your

persistence and patience paid off my friend Great job buddy!

 

[Nate in Ohio]

Nice coppa, I wanna find one myself one of these days. The walker's a nice chunk of silver too.

 

[NJ Marty]

Kirk, I enjoy your posts and viewing your fantastic finds. You guys really know how to get the permission to hunt some good sites. Keep getting those coppers, they really are fun to grasp after pulling them from a colonial plug.
NJ Marty

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

Kirk, I enjoy your posts and viewing your fantastic finds. You guys really know how to get the permission to hunt some good sites. Keep getting those coppers, they really are fun to grasp after pulling them from a colonial plug.
NJ Marty

The thrill of seeing a coppa in the hole is unparalleled in this metal datecting universe. I live for that moment.

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

Kirk, I enjoy your posts and viewing your fantastic finds. You guys really know how to get the permission to hunt some good sites. Keep getting those coppers, they really are fun to grasp after pulling them from a colonial plug.
NJ Marty

The thrill of seeing a coppa in the hole is unparalleled in this metal datecting universe. I live for that moment.

The zoickle has some intricate stamped markings. Similar to the ones in the antique silver indian turquoise bracelet I found. Unc

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

Kirk, I enjoy your posts and viewing your fantastic finds. You guys really know how to get the permission to hunt some good sites. Keep getting those coppers, they really are fun to grasp after pulling them from a colonial plug.
NJ Marty

The thrill of seeing a coppa in the hole is unparalleled in this metal datecting universe. I live for that moment.

The zoickle has some intricate stamped markings. Similar to the ones in the antique silver indian turquoise bracelet I found. Unc

Utt, I forgot that you found a Buffalo zoyckel.

Lemony Snicket

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

Kirk, I enjoy your posts and viewing your fantastic finds. You guys really know how to get the permission to hunt some good sites. Keep getting those coppers, they really are fun to grasp after pulling them from a colonial plug.
NJ Marty

The thrill of seeing a coppa in the hole is unparalleled in this metal datecting universe. I live for that moment.

The zoickle has some intricate stamped markings. Similar to the ones in the antique silver indian turquoise bracelet I found. Unc

Buckle, not nickle ya zoyster

Utt, I forgot that you found a Buffalo zoyckel.

Lemony Snicket

 

[Derek752]

Congrats Colonial Kirk on a BEAUTIFUL 1775 Geo the III Gotta love it !!!

What baffles me with early coppas is what they did to them I guess back then mutilating coins was a past time or hobby ( They had to do something untill metal detectors were invented )

And the 1/2 buckle ... where is the other half ? I swear I've dug my share of halves , thirds & tiny 1/8 size pieces of colonial belt and shoe buckles. Where or the other pieces ?? You'd think they'd be nearby somewhere

High ^5 on the 1775 George III

WTG !

Derek 8)

 

[Colonial KirkPA]

Congrats Colonial Kirk on a BEAUTIFUL 1775 Geo the III Gotta love it !!!

What baffles me with early coppas is what they did to them I guess back then mutilating coins was a past time or hobby ( They had to do something untill metal detectors were invented )

And the 1/2 buckle ... where is the other half ? I swear I've dug my share of halves , thirds & tiny 1/8 size pieces of colonial belt and shoe buckles. Where or the other pieces ?? You'd think they'd be nearby somewhere

High ^5 on the 1775 George III

WTG !

Derek 8)

Derek,

Hey, the Greatest Colonial Artifact Digger Upper Dude of NY, what's up?

Thanks, man, on the reply. I am super pumped at this moment with my recoveries. The coppa was a nice reading and had my Colonial mind a wonderin'! Oh my, I love it when you sweep over the dirt and the target is buried in there...THAT got my Colonial hand a wantin' to pick it up!

I have a feeling that there are more coppas waiting in that Colonial dirt. This site has a lot of area to cover as well, so there HAS to be more!

I hope you are still jucing that DFX up with the usual Colonial settings and popping out the coppas. We are all going to have a great fall season. I can't wait to see your finds, man!

Keep it high!

Kirk