Six Pence none the richer

tony2163 · Jul 30, 2015

I went back to our new permission today, Romeo-1 could not join me so it increased my chances of a good find :laughing7:

It was an area we hit for a few hours yesterday and made a some good finds as per our previous posts. Today I decided to grid the nectar spot and it paid off!

Another George II

A 1 Stiver Trade Token, 1838

And my favorite find today and my first British silver, 1816 Six Pence.

Now I need a new spot to hunt.

Cheers

Tony

Lord Verdigris · Jul 30, 2015

All the finds are great but that six pence is awesome! [emoji2]

Limey-digger · Jul 30, 2015

Great finds. Just an observation but could the sixpence be a counterfeit? The pitting and what looks like blistering on the bust looks a bit strange, also the detail in the engraving around the eye and behind the ear looks a bit shoddy. I know that around 40% of coinage in circulation during this period is thought to of been forged. Interesting find none the less and I think period counterfeit coins are a bit more interesting than the real deal.

HH George..

tony2163 · Jul 30, 2015

Limey-digger said:
Great finds. Just an observation but could the sixpence be a counterfeit? The pitting and what looks like blistering on the bust looks a bit strange, also the detail in the engraving around the eye and behind the ear looks a bit shoddy. I know that around 40% of coinage in circulation during this period is thought to of been forged. Interesting find none the less and I think period counterfeit coins are a bit more interesting than the real deal.

HH George..

Hey George, anything is possible, my detecting buddy Romeo-1, pulled a counterfeit George III copper out of the same field, and I agree, counterfeit coins are a bit more interesting.

Cheers

Tony

RJ55 · Jul 30, 2015

Nice finds, I would be happy with any of them.

Erik in NJ · Jul 30, 2015

Ol' Geogie's bust looks right to me for a 6p -- the bust on the half crown is different. On this coin wear on his lower eyelid gives him that Rodney Dangerfield look around the eyes. The blistering appears to be environmental damage AFAICT.