One Stiver Pure copper 1838

[MaineRelic]

This is the first afternoon in two weeks that I have had time for a hunt after work. The only problem I had was no wheels . The wife will not let me take the car metal detecting I get dirt in it and my truck was getting worked on . So I decided to walk the 4 blocks down to the wooded park close to me and go over some territory I have not hunted since last fall . I pulled three 18th century coppers from this area last year but I don;t get many signals there anymore but I was hoping the past two days of rain would help and I guess it did . The wristwatch is bezel base metal I also found one small harness buckle and some latern pieces and the interesting British Guiana, One Stiver Trade and Navigation token dated 1838. Pure copper preferable to paper around the outside of the coin with the One Stiver within a circle in the center . It is a pretty good sized copper at 33mm in diameter and 2.2mm thick weighing in at 13.7 gms. I learned that these tokens circulated in British Guiana as well as the West Indies , Essequibo , Demerary, and ST. Bartholomew. Even though the token is in rough shape and has a very delicate patina I was pleased to find such an interesting coin. Thanks for looking ! MaineRelic

 

[testing123]

Well she's certainly in rough shape, but will add nicely to the detecting "type set"! At least you were able to get a date and some other info.

 

[VOL1266-X]

Very interesting token MR!! You have some good places to hunt there with some old historical coins and relics still in the ground. The only place you would have a chance to find that token in Tennessee is Ebay-LOL. HH, Quindy.

 

[Mackaydon]

What it once looked like:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/British-Guiana-1838-One-Stiver-Coin-VERY-NICE-LOOK-/190446787895

 

[Chocadog]

The wife wont let you take the car hm!

 

[steelheadwill]

Nice rare find!
Must have been a colony of the Netherlands
Seems more valuable than the 18th century Silver Stuivers from Holland..
Great Stuff

 

[GioTheGreek]

Trade & Navigation. Awesome stuff.

May you navigate your way to more of those sexy old coppers!

 

[CRUSADER]

Nice trade token, first of that type I have seen on here

 

[novafinder]

right on its in way better shape than the one i found here in nova scotia i guess it was the currency around these parts once upon a time

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

Cool to have a site so handy. You'll probably pull another someday when you don't have the time to go somewhere else.

Sent an email, like to know if you got it or not ?
Thought your package might arrive Friday, before this friday for sure.

 

[Mr Tuff]

nice hunt MR TUFF