ScaredOfClowns
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- Apr 21, 2012
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- Equinox 800 / Garrett AT Pro / Garrett ProPointer, Garrett ProPointer AT
- Primary Interest:
- Metal Detecting
I found this old copper in the woods today, at a spot dating back to the 1700s. Sadly, it's *really* worn, and I can't quite identify it (even worse, I managed to scratch it with my digger...)
This is the sixth toasted old copper I've found in this place - I sure wish they would have dropped some silver coins!
Any ideas what this could be?
It's 26mm across - too small to be a US large cent, too large to be a US half cent. I'm thinking it could be a King George halfpenny : if I hold the coin just right and squint a little, I can sort of see the outline of profile facing right on the front, and possibly the head and arm of a seated Britannia figure on the back ... but maybe that's just wishful thinking...
Thanks for looking - HH!
![Both Sides - Small.jpg Both Sides - Small.jpg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1000/1000416-29bf151295f11f594882462c1d18fad8.jpg)
![In the Hole - Small.jpg In the Hole - Small.jpg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1000/1000420-22305096f6621fbc7eeacc8c6509decb.jpg)
This is the sixth toasted old copper I've found in this place - I sure wish they would have dropped some silver coins!
Any ideas what this could be?
It's 26mm across - too small to be a US large cent, too large to be a US half cent. I'm thinking it could be a King George halfpenny : if I hold the coin just right and squint a little, I can sort of see the outline of profile facing right on the front, and possibly the head and arm of a seated Britannia figure on the back ... but maybe that's just wishful thinking...
Thanks for looking - HH!
![Both Sides - Small.jpg Both Sides - Small.jpg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1000/1000416-29bf151295f11f594882462c1d18fad8.jpg)
![In the Hole - Small.jpg In the Hole - Small.jpg](https://www.treasurenet.com/data/attachments/1000/1000420-22305096f6621fbc7eeacc8c6509decb.jpg)
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