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[Des from down under]

hi you lot!!! and before I burble..merry xmas from New Zealand...I have always wanted my own hand dug old coinage..remember we are a young country..have been given a few but so much wanted to dig an old coin..., three years on and I fluke one at an old colonial 70 th regiment redoubt on the west coast.(circa 1864 ).actually dug two in the same hole but as you will see they are a bit on the weatherd side, but rapt to bits over them..I think that one is a british penny 1855 to 1860 and maybe a worn out farthing...but you guns will place them ok for me....hard case !!!one has a scratched initial on it like R/B...who was he did he get pissed and did it fall out of his pocket by the campfire...thanks members for looking and again...seasons greetings .. cheers des

 

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[nuggy]

Good finds Des, hard case writing too! You might want to put oil or something on them to bring them up a bit better. Someone on here will tell you what to use. Nuggy

 

[Des from down under]

Good finds Des, hard case writing too! You might want to put oil or something on them to bring them up a bit better. Someone on here will tell you what to use. Nuggy

GOOD TO SEE YOU LOVN THE SITE NUGGY...

 

[tinpan]

Hi des Still a good find for part of world. HH


tinpan

 

[nuggy]

Yes, thanks for putting me onto it Des. It means I get a fix and contact with like minded folk, when I can't get out looking.

 

[pepperj]

Nice going on the copper, an oldie for you.

 

[sonny61]

congrats on some good finds des. if they are copper you may try soaking them in some olive oil for a few days to bring out the features on them. just my humble opinion.

 

[trikikiwi]

You're definitely on a roll Des. Well done again, Mate
Check out the coin forums for preservation techniques.
Cheers, Mike

 

[Des from down under]

congrats on some good finds des. if they are copper you may try soaking them in some olive oil for a few days to bring out the features on them. just my humble opinion.

quite happy with your humble opinion..mr whit......