Old Coin Found In Stonington CT... Any ideas???

[860digger]

Hello everyone! I want to start by saying that I am new to the forums but I have used this site a few times because of all the very useful info found on here. I am also fairly new to metal detecting but I am absolutely hooked on it! While metal detecting yesterday in Stonington CT, those who are unfamiliar with the area may be more familiar with the town Mystic, CT. Stonington is right next to Mystic, practically the same town. With that said, I found a rather old coin yesterday, it is very worn down, the back side of the coin is to worn to even read. It was found about 6"-8" under the ground and I'm looking for everyone's expertise on the identity of the coin. The only things I can make out on the face of the coin are a portrait of a head (facing right) and the letters "US" (may be "UE") in the 11 o'clock position. So... Any ideas people? Thanks again for all the useful info!

 

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[Diggin Dude]

I think it looks like a colonial period coin, hope it is ! Great find!

 

[AnnieF]

WOW!!!!! That's a HELL of a find for a newbie!!!!

Looks like 1800's copper. Maybe a draped bust (penny)? WAY cool!

 

[Diggin Dude]

Could you tell us the letters that are there just left of the chip on the top. Hard to see in the photo

 

[dirtdigginfool]

Awesome find! If you can, try to get some better detailed pics, maybe a little closer and some more lighting. That would definitely help in identifying that unit. Good luck..HH ! ddf

 

[Diggin Dude]

could this be a match? Look at top coin from this link:

US Colonial Coins - Virginia Half Pennies 1773 Virginia 1/2 P

 

[Iron Patch]

British King William III Halfpenny Circa. 1695-1701.

 

[860digger]

Wow you guys rock!!! Iron Patch, I think you nailed it. I was going to take some more photos when I got home from work but I'm 99.9% sure it's a British King William III half penny. You guys are an unbelievable source of information! This find has definitely boosted my metal detecting addiction, I'm looking forward to many more years of finds like this!

 

[Iron Patch]

Wow you guys rock!!! Iron Patch, I think you nailed it. I was going to take some more photos when I got home from work but I'm 99.9% sure it's a British King William III half penny. You guys are an unbelievable source of information! This find has definitely boosted my metal detecting addiction, I'm looking forward to many more years of finds like this!

You can take more pics but I'm 100%.

You certainly shot to the oldies fast, so just imagine what else is out there to find!

 

[Diggin Dude]

Wow !! Congratulations I'm envious ! I'm still trying to find my first coin from the 1800's, it will happen, I'm just over 3 years detecting.

 

[Iron Patch]

BTW... If the reverse shows the position of her arm you can narrow down the date possibly confirming it's 1600s.

 

[TrpnBils]

Wow !! Congratulations I'm envious ! I'm still trying to find my first coin from the 1800's, it will happen, I'm just over 3 years detecting.

7 years here and I am still waiting to hit the 1800's too. I am down to 1904 and have a 1720's-30's KG that Ironpatch ID'd for me not too long ago, but I'm missing a whole century in the middle there lol

 

[Diggin Dude]

Nice 1720's KG that's awesome !!