Spanish silver, Revolutionary War, Connecticut copper, George I-II-III.

[Aureus]

Had a very nice week end hunt. Hit a few fields with some good results managing to not only break my 18 months Spanish silver drought but find one of my bucket lister coppers. George the first was on the list for a while and I almost gave up on finding one as my areas for some reason never produce coppers from that period (or they are too beat to ID) Got an invitation from a friend of mine on a new permission and within an hour had the coin in the finds pouch. On top of it, its condition isn't bad at all for a 300 years old copper.

George I Halfpenny 1723



Also found a few other nice coppers.

George II Halfpenny 1749



Spread Eagle Halfpenny 1815



And Sir Isaac Brock Halfpenny 1816



After getting back to my permissions decided to hit a field that had,in my view, some great potential but only previously produced the coins and relics form Victorian era (mid to late 1800's). Finally manged to find a spot on a huge field where an older house was located. After removing some Victorian junk started finding coins and relics fro Georgian era. Pretty soon, got a strong silver signal on my Deus and pulled a bit worn 1 Real coin.

1 Real 1797 - Carolus IV



A few copper coins. Connecticut copper 1785



Draped Bust cent 1802



Trade and Navigation Halfpenny 1813



And my first Victoria Penny 1884



Found a few good relics as well.

Revolutionary War 67th and 60th Regiment of foot buttons.



And what looks like a lead seal.



A busy but productive week end, just the way I like them.




Thanks for the comments.

 

[Aureus]

Wow that is impressive! Nice assortment and all in great condition! That would make my year!

Thanks Rubka888. Was very happy with the condition and age of those big coppers

 

[Al.relics]

Very nice finds indeed....congrats!

 

[Aureus]

Sweet finds, congrats!

Thanks PoE

 

[Aureus]

That's a great week, right there. Man oh man. I just HAVE to quit working on this house and get out there. Ya'll aren't leaving me anything to find!

I'm sure there's plenty left.

 

[Aureus]

Now that's a damn amazing hunt! All of those coins are in great condition given their age. I tip my hat to you!

Thanks Silvermonkey

 

[Aureus]

Great post. Awesome finds. I wish the soil around here was that kind to coppers. Love the silver. Congrats on all of it!

Thanks lenmac65

 

[Aureus]

Nice amount of old coin saves. Congrats on all the finds. I’d be happy with a weekend like that. Well done.

Thanks Hawks88

 

[Aureus]

Congrats on breaking your Spanish drought and the other nice finds. The 1723 KGI is the most common date found IMO, I have found three of them and seen a lot more posted. Same goes with the 1749 KGII as you might be aware.
From the University of Notre Dame Colonial Coin Website:
"Their needs were finally addressed in 1749 when the largest shipment of British coppers to be sent to the colonies arrived in Boston on the ship The Mermaid. The British parliament sent Massachusetts Bay almost twenty-one long tons of Spanish silver coins (653,000 troy ounces in 217 chests) as well as ten long tons of English coppers (in one hundred casks), in order to reimburse the Colony for the assistance it provided to the Lewisburg expedition on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, during the French and Indian War. According to the Massachusetts Currency Reform Act of January 26, 1749 the total reimbersment was equivalent to £183,649 2s7 and 1/2d in British sterling. The coppers included over 800,000 halfpence and more than 420,000 farthings all dated 1749; approximately thirty percent of the entire mintage for the year."

Thanks for the comment and info

 

[Aureus]

Awesome hunts, those coppers held up well, great buttons & nice reale, that's some outstanding saves, congrats on all

Thanks Inspector

 

[Aureus]

Congrats and your dirt is very kind!!!

Thanks gold panner, sometimes it is.

 

[Aureus]

Nice saves. I got one of those 1813 Trade and Navigation Halfpennies last fall here on Long Island ny They are cool looking

Yes,it's surprising where some of those early coppers ended up. They are one of my favorite designs.

 

[Aureus]

It looks like you have a good spot, it is nice to find so many nice coins and relics on a virgin site. I am working on a site that had a small community that had over 500 people now all gone. Good luck on your future finds.

Thanks Brian. Same to you.

 

[Aureus]

Wow, I really like the Sir Isaac Brock Halfpenny token.

They aren't very common where I'm at, only my 3rd one.

 

[Aureus]

Very nice finds indeed....congrats!

Thanks Al.relics

 

[fishstick]

Thanks fishstick. I was starting to wonder when was the drought going to end. Haven't found a single Spanish in over a year.

I do believe you're ahead of the curve now bud lol.... CONGRATZ once again!!!!!

 

[Aureus]

I do believe you're ahead of the curve now bud lol.... CONGRATZ once again!!!!!