Roundness - King George I

[metaldiggr]

With the hardest part of the year over - frozen ground from early January til March - I got out Friday evening and went to my favorite park that has some colonial history. Worked an area I typically never go and had some luck. As this is out in the woods, I typically don't get much noise so hits are usually something decent.

My first hit was a 12.43-44. I was hoping for silver but found a '79 Washington Quarter. Bummer, but on to the next one. I hit a 12.40 next and instantly thought twist cap. About 6-7 down I found this coin. Took it home and cleaned it up, now I have a new "oldest" coin. The date on a KGI is on the back and the back is almost completely gone. I'll call it a 1714-1727.

 

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[Steve in PA]

You may be able to narrow down the date range based on the diameter. The earlier KG1 had a smaller diameter. Also, it looks like there may de a dirt crust on that one that may be hiding some detail.

 

[metaldiggr]

You may be able to narrow down the date range based on the diameter. The earlier KG1 had a smaller diameter. Also, it looks like there may de a dirt crust on that one that may be hiding some detail.

I measured it with my caliber and it's irregular, tough call cause so much has corroded off. No part is over 28mm but there's some missing around the edges.

Also, I quit trying to clean it. The outer copper is flaking off.

 

[Steve in PA]

I measured it with my caliber and it's irregular, tough call cause so much has corroded off. No part is over 28mm but there's some missing around the edges.

Also, I quit trying to clean it. The outer copper is flaking off.

I think it's safe to say your coin is 1719-1724

Halfpenny type	Weight range in grains	Diameter in mm
George I 1717-1718 type 1	144.0 - 160.0	25 - 26.5
1719-1724 type 2	144.0 - 160.0	27.5 - 30
George II 1729-1739	145.0 - 163.9	28.5 - 29.5
1740-1754	132.6 - 160.3	28.5 - 29.5

 

[Joe-Dirt]

I have an early British copper I’m not sure about. I thought it was a KGI but this makes me think, hmmmmm

 

[Silvermonkey]

Gotta love Georgie's profile. Nice find!