Some colonial coinage from the corn fields - one being a Woods Hibernia

[baspinall]

Was out with Coilcrazy2 at a site we gained permission for. I recently traded an Etrac for a XP Deus and this was my second real hunt with it. Liking it so far for sure. Dug a US large cent first. Second coin was a 1832 half cent that was made into a button. Then out popped the 1723? I think Woods Hibernia and a Indian. Great fun day. Ben found some coinage as well as some really cool ornate brass pieces from a

 

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[Gridwalker306]

Congrats on the finds, and getting a Deus. I dare say 2016 will be a good year for you!

 

[Iron Patch]

Haven't seen as many of these this year compared to others, but I'm still waiting for my first. Good one in my books.

 

[bill from lachine]

Good score on the old token.

Regards + HH

Bill

 

[baspinall]

OK now I'm doubting the 1723. Iron Patch - do you think this is a Woods? Seems like the N I A are above and to the left of the woman's head. The date should be in that position. But it has the reeded edge.

 

[baspinall]

OK now I'm doubting the 1723. Iron Patch - do you think this is a Woods? Seems like the N I A are above and to the left of the woman's head. The date should be in that position. But it has the reeded edge. Maybe 1722?

 

[Iron Patch]

OK now I'm doubting the 1723. Iron Patch - do you think this is a Woods? Seems like the N I A are above and to the left of the woman's head. The date should be in that position. But it has the reeded edge.

It's a Woods. Have a close look... I suspect what you are thinking is the N is just corrosion, and if you look just to the right of that I think the bottom of the 7 shows.

 

[baspinall]

Yep think your right.

 

[Z.K.]

Looks right...nice history with that coin, cool to learn about. Both finds are boss. Look forward to hearing about the deus and more cornfield finds. Happy 16

 

[baspinall]

Wish the Half Cent was a 1831 !!! Think there is only 20 known.

 

[Vino]

Great finds Brian.
Thats the first time I seen a half cent made into a button..
Seen lots of Spanish buttons..
Great way to start the new year..

 

[baspinall]

Thanks George. Will have to touch base with you on some tweaks to my settings. So far I'm running Fast program, 11k, full tones.

 

[Loco-Digger]

Sweet start to 2016. I decided to stay in and watch the Buckeyes play.

 

[Scrappy]

Great Woods. Fairly rare coin you found there. Congrats

 

[trapperart]

Very nice finds congrats

 

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[Ahab8]

Very cool coin that we rarely see. That held cent/button is pretty darn cool. I found a 1772 half real turned into a Cufflink last year. One of my favorite finds. Hope you and the Deus kill it this year. Everybody else seems to love em

 

[Coilcrazy2]

Must've missed this thread! We both had a good day but you kicked my butt with those coppers!

 

[sutphin]

HIBERNA , NICE...

 

[Don in SJ]

Congrats on the Woods Hibernia, this far south they are a bit harder to find than in New England area. I only ever found one, I think my son has none. (southern NJ). Dr Phil Mossman is doing a survey on Wood's coppers and like my NJ survey, he would like county/state found in and photos. If you want you could email him at PLMossman@aol.com or PM me with the information. Dr Mossman is a author of many books concerning colonial coins and a big contributor to the Notre Dame coin website that many of us use. Don