Two Cent coin and a Chinese coin

[NVNutcase]

Took the Daughter and Granddaughter out today for a couple Drenched hours. Yes it does rain in Nevada ! I was lucky enough to find a 2 cent coin, (my First) and she nailed a good sized Chinese coin. It was a Fun day enjoyed by all.

 

[Jublain]

That 2 center is in amazing condition!

 

[danimal03]

nice finds. have to love the condition o western relics. the Chinese coin is a 'common' find is west coast camps going all the way to the California Gold Rush. I love finding them. They are always old. I forget the exact year on yours but it is circa 1723-1796 give or take a year or two.

I averaged about one a month in western sites so they are by no means a 'easy' dig. There is a bigger older style that shows up less. I have found only 3 of the older style. it is super rare to find anything other than these two types.

I do not read Chinese but it should have a mint mark location. Nice finds.

 

[mr helton]

I don't really know what I'm talking about here, but to me it seems like finds that old in a state like that are few and far between! Congrats!

 

[coinman123]

nice condition on the 2 cent piece!

 

[coinman123]

nice finds. have to love the condition o western relics. the Chinese coin is a 'common' find is west coast camps going all the way to the California Gold Rush. I love finding them. They are always old. I forget the exact year on yours but it is circa 1723-1796 give or take a year or two.

I averaged about one a month in western sites so they are by no means a 'easy' dig. There is a bigger older style that shows up less. I have found only 3 of the older style. it is super rare to find anything other than these two types.

I do not read Chinese but it should have a mint mark location. Nice finds.

I think it is 1735-1796

 

[Cool Hand Fluke]

Out there in Nevada the dry desert environment is nice to the old coppers! Super two center!

 

[dirtlooter]

yep, very nice two center

 

[46Wheat]

Nice digs . Thanks for the pics

 

[Pointman]

Holy- gee whiz. I may need to move out west. Those coins that everyone is finding out that way is in so much better shape then the ones around here!

 

[cjon455]

sweet digs!, never get tired of 2 centers!

 

[treblehunter]

Pretty coins, I would love to find either of those two. Better yet three of each!

 

[vpnavy]

Nice finds! Thanks for sharing...

 

[vpnavy]

Nice finds! Thanks for sharing...

 

[port ewen ace]

your 2cent appears to be a large motto version, with WE weak, the condition appears to be around FAIR and $20-$30 would be a good guess on value. I recently sold a Small Motto in AG to GOOD condition for $24. great save

 

[Mackaydon]

With a little cleaning the Chinese coin can be identified.
Don.........
PS: You may wish to self-grade the 2-cent coin here: PCGS Photograde Online

 

[NVNutcase]

Thanks for that link. The thing I like about the 2 cent piece is that it's the same year we became a State. I'm calling it, my "Battle Born" coin .

 

[beez0404]

Two very nice finds. It is nice that you got your daughter and granddaughter involved. Sounds like a fun time.

 

[park pirate]

The two center is in very nice condition...