Older than "Colonial Copper" - UPDATE

[watercolor]

Older than "Colonial Copper" - UPDATE

On my way up to visit my brother in southern Wisconsin this past Friday, I spent 1-1/2 hours
metal detecting before my hunt was terminated by the high winds and heavy rain. . .

When I found this, my initial thought was that it was a piece of scrap metal but when I saw the
the oxidized-copper patina, wishful thinking entered my mind that this may possibly be related
to the "copper culture" period in the Wisconsin/Michigan area.

I posted this in the "American Indian Artifacts" section of the forum and some members suggest
that this may be a copper celt. . . if it is, this will be my best find ever.


UPDATE:
Yesterday I received confirmation from two archeologists that this is
indeed a copper Celt (cold and/or hot hammered) that was likely made
and/or used sometime between 4,000 BC and 500AD.

Many thanks to everyone for your kind comments and suggestions.
(and yes, I'm still on cloud nine)





Thanks for looking,
watercolor

 

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[cameraman]

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Thats an amazing find congrats!!!

 

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[ryaan21]

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I found one almost exactly like that in the Upper Penninsula of michigan.

 

[watercolor]

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Awesome find!

That's one thing WI has going for it--the best odds of the oldest metal finds in the U.S.

Not to ask you to give anything away but what kind of site was that found at? Riverbank or otherwise near water?

I found it probably 30-meters from a stream. . . as to whether that stream was there 3,000 years ago. . .

I found one almost exactly like that in the Upper Penninsula of michigan.

Ryaan, that is awesome!!. . . maybe I should call the one I found "Mini Me"
I enjoyed seeing that.

Take care,
watercolor

 

[Mona Lisa]

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Wcolors!! Congrats on a phenomenal find...and for your bannertivity.

 

[watercolor]

Re: Older than "Colonial Copper" - UPDATE

Wcolors!! Congrats on a phenomenal find...and for your bannertivity.

Thank you Mona!

 

[Evolx10]

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Both are amazing finds!

 

[Michiganne]

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Most excellent relic, watercolor! WTG!

It's amazing how the older Native American relics can make any coin look relatively "young." My daughter found a knife blade last spring helping me pick rocks from a new garden. Via pics on the Internet, I was told by an archeologist it was likely around 8,000 years old. Beats any of my old coins by quite a few thousand years.

Keep digging!

 

[Hardy]

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fantastic find

 

[gemee]

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Can someone educate me as to what a "celt" is?

 

[TxTim]

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Can someone educate me as to what a "celt" is?

http://www.museum.state.il.us/muslink/nat_amer/pre/htmls/w_tools.html

Beautiful find watercolor!!!

 

[CRUSADER]

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CONGRATS - Finally made the BANNER!!!

 

[Kellyco]

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That is a special piece. congrats! keep up the good work! Happy Hunting!

 

[pookie-princess of rust]

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wow. neat. i wouldn't have known what it was if i found it either.

 

[tymcmurray]

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Thanks for the update!!!
I hope you treasure it well!!!

 

[surfin]

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WOW................thats it, just...................wow


Ian

 

[watercolor]

Re: Older than "Colonial Copper" - UPDATE

WOW................thats it, just...................wow

Ian

Thanks for the update!!!
I hope you treasure it well!!!

wow. neat. i wouldn't have known what it was if i found it either.

Thanks for your comments. . . when I found this piece, it took awhile for me to realize
what this really was. After I got home a few days later, I got some valuable research leads from
some TNet members here on the forum (this TNet forum is a WEALTH of knowledge )

July 8th, is the big day. . .

I'm meeting the State Archeologist at the site (per his request) where I found this Celt so I guess it
could be an interesting day. . . but, I'll still remain optimistic

I'll be taking my camera with so if the weather cooperates (rain is forecast), I'll take some pics that I can post
when I get back the next day.

Thanks again for all your kind words & support,
watercolor

 

[Mental Granny]

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Good Luck and have a Great Day! Don't let him put anything over on you!

Can't wait til we hear from you and make sure if you donate it bring it to Caldwell 1st!

 

[treasureguy]

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wow, that does look old, wtg, tg

 

[Bavaria Mike]

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Awesome find, congrats! HH, Mike

 

[Tony66]

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Please forgive my ignorance but what is a copper celt and what was its purpose and how as it used. iI looked it up on line but all I found was other sites showing other ones that have been found. Maybe someone can help me?