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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[watercolor]

Re: Older than "Colonial Copper" - UPDATE

Two heart attacks in one week. . . first one, finding this Celt and the second one,
making the BANNER. . . I am truly honored. This has been an exciting week and
It has meant a lot to me personally reading all the wonderful comments from everyone.

What would the value of that be in dollars? just curious.

As far as dollar value? I'm really not sure.

During the last few days, I've had several conversations with the State Archeologist who has been
VERY helpful and would like to set up a future meeting with me at the site where the recovery was
made. . . I'll keep everyone posted as to what happens. . . hopefully, it will all be good.

Thanks again everyone!
watercolor

 

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[Scalper]

Re: Older than "Colonial Copper" - UPDATE

WOW what a find truly amazing kudos on such a great find, Ed

 

[Burdie]

Re: Older than "Colonial Copper" - UPDATE

Good Lord it is older than me. Congrats on the banner it is well deserved WC.

Burdie

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Re: Older than "Colonial Copper" - UPDATE

Looks like the ones I use to see in the Artifact shows in Missouri.......Great find...

 

[dgaughan]

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congrats find of a lifetime!

 

[mikewaz]

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Whoooooeeee!!!
Now that's old. What a find, and in such great shape.
Congrats,
Mike

 

[gmsparky]

Re: Older than "Colonial Copper" - UPDATE

in case i missed it, how deep was this? was it near a river or stream just curious . very exciting !!!!!!!!

 

[watercolor]

Re: Older than "Colonial Copper" - UPDATE

in case i missed it, how deep was this? was it near a river or stream just curious . very exciting !!!!!!!!

It was about 30-meters from a stream and only down about 5-inches deep. . . (I had a fight with a tree root in the process. . . I won )

Take care,
watercolor

 

[shaun7]

Re: Older than "Colonial Copper" - UPDATE

good for you beating those roots! what a find!!!!

 

[NGE]

Re: Older than "Colonial Copper" - UPDATE

AWESOME! Speechless.............. Warning! WARNING!! WARNNNNINNNNGG! Be VERY leery of showing any AR-KEELHAUL-logist where you found that, you will be instantly banned forever from hunting there again. I would be surprised if they didn't try to confiscate it from you...........Not

 

[49r Relics]

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Congratulations on the banner and your authentication!

Definitely a museum quality piece,make sure you document exactly where it was found with photos and GPS for those in the field of science, who will undoubtedly want this information.

Did you weigh it?

HH, Mark

 

[wyattrr]

Re: Older than "Colonial Copper" - UPDATE

Congrats on the Banner...It will be difficult for you to top that find. But definately worth the try... . HH

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

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Congrats on the banner, Mark! You definitely deserved it!

Kyle

 

[Mental Granny]

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Told ya I am soooooooooooo happy for you for the finf and the Banner honor!

 

[watercolor]

Re: Older than "Colonial Copper" - UPDATE

Told ya I am soooooooooooo happy for you for the finf and the Banner honor!

Thanks Granny! Hope to see you & everyone this October!

Congrats on the banner, Mark! You definitely deserved it!

Kyle

Thanks Kyle

Congratulations on the banner and your authentication!

Definitely a museum quality piece,make sure you document exactly where it was found with photos and GPS for those in the field of science, who will undoubtedly want this information.

Did you weigh it?

HH, Mark

I spoke with the State Archie this morning and he plans on meeting me out there sometime in the next several weeks. . . right now he's been busy at other sites with all the flooding that's occurred. Oh, the weight. . . I got to do that tomorrow; Thanks for reminding me.

AWESOME! Speechless.............. Warning! WARNING!! WARNNNNINNNNGG! Be VERY leery of showing any AR-KEELHAUL-logist where you found that, you will be instantly banned forever from hunting there again. I would be surprised if they didn't try to confiscate it from you...........Not

He seems very cool about this entire situation. . . and as to whether I would be allowed back for any future searches in this area, well, I'll have to cross that bridge when I get to it . . . good question though.

Thanks everyone,
watercolor

 

[allen]

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awesome find....

 

[Hardy]

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WELL DONE

 

[trikikiwi]

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Congratulations on a truly amazing find.
To find and touch such a piece of History must be very special.

Cheers, Mike

 

[birdman]

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Awesome times 5!!!!

 

[BlackX]

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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?