Old Sawmill site finally gives up a old coin! Added: Photo of its twin brother

[Don in SJ]

I believe this was my 3rd serious hunt at an 1700-1800 era sawmill site and my previous 2 trips yielded no coins from that era, although the buttons and other artifacts were found and it has been obvious to me that this site was hit many years ago and all the easy stuff was gone. All the artifacts I found and the coin today were all very difficult targets in heavy iron or very deep, 8-10 inches.

I am showing my finds from my hunt last week and the ones today in this post. I was very satisfied to finally get an old copper and the good part was, in the one photo, you can see how close to my truck I was when I found it. The coin is a fairly nice 1796 Large Cent , variety Sheldon 84, my second one and in fact it is not quite as good as my first one of that variety but it sure is one of my better large cents regardless, the ground was kind to my copper.

I still believe if I go back again and continue my methodical slow sweep hunting style that another one or two is possible. This coin was probably missed years ago due to its depth, est 8-10 inches and it was next to a rotting log, which years ago might not have been so rotted...............

Anyway, finding a Post Civil War General Service Eagle Button was a nice bonus.........

HH

Don

 

[N.J.THer]

Re: Old Sawmill site finally gives up a old coin! #103

Don,
Congrats on the large cent. What did you use to clean it?

Thanks
NJ

 

[allsmith]

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wow!! i love all your finds!!!! very nice stuff there!!!! just great!!!!!

 

[CarolinaDigs]

Re: Old Sawmill site finally gives up a old coin! #103

Don what a joy to view your post ! Looks like a wonderful site to explore for treasures. Really great treasures you have posted , HH

 

[KenPa]

Re: Old Sawmill site finally gives up a old coin! #103

They are beautiful Don

 

[goldgrubber]

Re: Old Sawmill site finally gives up a old coin! #103

Amazing finds! That looks like a great site. Congrats!

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

Re: Old Sawmill site finally gives up a old coin! #103

Don, You like the same type of coins that I zone in on. Congratulations. You seem to be very consistant. Chris

 

[aa battery]

Re: Old Sawmill site finally gives up a old coin! #103

Thats dandy DON

 

[Nonsequitur]

Re: Old Sawmill site finally gives up a old coin! #103

Cool looking snake! What kind was it? Ratsnake?

 

[Getty]

Re: Old Sawmill site finally gives up a old coin! #103

Great job don!!! Excellent finds there.Good luck with the rest of that site.HH

 

[Jack(IN)]

Don, now is one NICE

Large Cent and even if it isn't as nice as the one before its impressive for such an old cent. I hope that site yeilds even more just to see the pics!! Congrats!!

 

[Don in SJ]

Re: Old Sawmill site finally gives up a old coin! #103

I guess today was a good day for "pingin" in my family. My oldest son did a quick hunt after work this afternoon and quickly got a CT copper and a 1827 Large Cent. Not bad for a stop on the way home from work.........
I attached the uncleaned photos of his finds today.

Don

 

[raptor]

Re: Old Sawmill site finally gives up a old coin! #103

FANTASTIC DON GREAT WORK

 

[SeattleALE]

Re: Old Sawmill site finally gives up a old coin! #103

Man that really cleaned up nicely!

Great series of picture. Thanks very much!

 

[mxtswinger]

Re: Old Sawmill site finally gives up a old coin! #103

Major CONGRATS on that one.She's a beaut.

 

[Ed-NH]

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That is one BEAUTIFUL copper!!! Congrats on that one. I really love the buttons too. Hey that snake is cool

 

[Diggincoinz]

Re: Old Sawmill site finally gives up a old coin! #103

Wow that cleaned up great!

Don,
Congrats on the large cent. What did you use to clean it?

Thanks
NJ

Yeah, what did you use? I can't get mine looking that nice.

 

[TreasureTales]

Re: Old Sawmill site finally gives up a old coin! #103

Congratulations on the fantastic finds. I commend you for your technique - I seldom have the time and patience to methodically search a site. It pays off, though, doesn't it.

 

[dgaughan]

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congrats don she is a beauty good luck and hh

 

[civilman1]

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That's it....Approach #2 to this madness.....Congrat's Don!!