some nice relics, and "MY FIRST KING GEORGE COPPER!

[prolab69]

Ive been hunting a very brushy cellar hole site with my small coil, I wouldve taken pictures of the site but its too overgrown with prickers. I did find a nice complete William Barton pedal bell, early 1800s a barrel tap, the decrative handle and the dated pat. plate were found in the same hole. Also found one flower and one eagle button and an 1859 indian. This indian rang in as solid square tab, I think its because thier first year with no shield has a slight nickel content. The king George Copper was a good 7" down. it took a good peroxide bath before I could even tell what this thing was. Besides my CT Copper from last year, this may be my oldest coin

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[Wallhangers]

Great finds Prolab!

 

[CASPER-2]

bell is awesome - nice tap too

 

[DaleGM]

I envy you folks back East with such rich history for coins and CW finds
congrats on your first King George and other sweet relics..........

 

[grasshopper]

great finds! i found the exact same bell last week. is it a big one? i think they're awesome!

 

[Papa Bear]

Well done!!

 

[tigerbeetle]

Is the bung tap made of brass? It's a classic -- and possibly of the Federal Period. Must have sounded off pretty strong.

 

[prolab69]

great finds! i found the exact same bell last week. is it a big one? i think they're awesome!

yeah its about tennisball size, half the ones i find are bent or broken, this one came out perfect,thanks.

 

[prolab69]

Is the bung tap made of brass? It's a classic -- and possibly of the Federal Period. Must have sounded off pretty strong.

yes its solid brass, about 3inches long. it rang in solid and deep as a coin at 6+ inches.