Two Coppers and a Ton of Buttons

Kirk PA · Sep 5, 2010

The KKC team got out to a new site today and it proved to be super productive for me. :icon_thumleft:

Kyle called me last night and stated that the farmer was harvesting the cornfield, but only a small section of it. We were all excited to get in this field to unearth PA coppers, buttons, and relics. :hello2:

It wasn't long after walking into the field, that I started to get signals. :headbang:

Most of it was iron, but that got my Colonial blood pumping. :thumbsup:

I soon got my 1st great signal and was thrilled to pop out this beautiful 1840 Braided Hair large cent. :headbang:

The patina truly makes this copper pretty. After the copper, I started to pop out a load of buttons (12 for the day). I love it when the tombac buttons start to pop. :icon_thumleft:

I also dug this 1810 Classic Head half cent (my 3rd half cent for 2010). The reverse of the coin also has a nice patina that highlight the features. I must admit, this was a fun-filled day of digging. :icon_sunny:

The weather was a perfect breezy 70 degrees. It can't get much better than that. The fields of PA produced some great coppers and relics once again. The positive side to this field was the farmer only harvested a small section, so most of the artifacts were dug in the front yard. We still have to hunt the backyard of the Colonial dwelling. The future looks bright! :icon_sunny:

Keep the passion high! :icon_thumleft:

Kirk

civilman1 · Sep 6, 2010

Great looking copper's and tombac's Kirk....I see colonial silver in the near future :thumbsup:

Kirk PA · Sep 6, 2010

umrgolf2010 said:
Back in the groove Those are two great looking coppers.. Lot of productivity from that small area

Thank you, bro, for the reply. It feels good to strike some nice coppers.

Kirk

BuckleBoy said:
Well done! Those are both nice in terms of condition. If you boys dig a Liberty Cap Thicky in that field, it will be a GOOD one!

Nice job cleaning those coppers, too. Looks like some toothpicking or toothbrushing and a little oil from the fingers on the high points, eh? Worked out really nicely to highlight the detail.

Cheers,

Buck

Thanks, Buck, I did toothpick the coppers. Too bad the half cent doesn't look better on the obverse, but oh well. I am happy with my diggings yesterday. This site seems to be loaded with signals. Plus, there is a lot of iron and I mean A LOT. We are crossing our fingers.

Kirk

4-H said:
Just look at the detail on those coppers!
Great buttons too.
Way 2 go boyz

Thanks, Mike, for the reply. I hope all is well.

Kirk

Kirk PA · Sep 6, 2010

dwayne sueno said:
nice handful of stuff there, Kirk.
congrats on the two coppers.
look forward to seeing what else you guys unearth from that site.
what's KKC's copper count for the year thus far?

Thank you, Dwayne, we are at 37 coppers for the year. I have a feeling that we will pass 60 by the end of the year.

Kirk

Kirk PA · Sep 6, 2010

Thank you to everyone else that responded. I appreciate it! I can't wait to go back and get my hands dirty with some PA cornfield dirt. :headbang:

Kirk

Don in SJ · Sep 6, 2010

Glad to see you parked that "special" car for awhile and back into the swing of finding good relics and coppers! I'm sure this weekend has raised your passion a tad and may the rest of the late summer and fall hunts keep on producing for you.

Don

Brian(upstateNY-Central Fla.) · Sep 6, 2010

Nice job

Brian W · Sep 6, 2010

Great hunt guys..I have been so busy lately...Seeing that stuff is gonna make me change some plans, and start detecting more :icon_thumleft:

Kirk PA · Sep 6, 2010

Don in SJ said:
Glad to see you parked that "special" car for awhile and back into the swing of finding good relics and coppers! I'm sure this weekend has raised your passion a tad and may the rest of the late summer and fall hunts keep on producing for you.

Don

It felt good, Don, to get some today. I hope to find some more next week.

Kirk

Tnmountains · Sep 6, 2010

Hands full of coppers and buttons. It does not get much better than that. Well done and good luck with the rest of the site. Thanks for sharing.
TnMtns

Iron Patch · Sep 6, 2010

Well it's about time. :headbang:

But you gotta focus more on your sanity when you start to suck again. (which no doubt will be soon) :laughing7:

Kirk PA · Sep 6, 2010

Iron Patch said:
Well it's about time. But you gotta focus more on your sanity when you start to suck again. (which no doubt will be soon)

Thanks, Patch, I knew and you knew I would break out one of these days. :thumbsup:

It sure was nice to feel a copper in the dirt. That drought made me a more patient relic hunter though. I must focus on getting more! :hello2:

Kirk

{Sentinel} · Sep 6, 2010

That's how its done! That's a beautiful handful of Buttons and Coppers Kirk :headbang:

That's a dam good way to come out of the drought there buddy! :icon_thumleft:

Argentium · Sep 6, 2010

Kirk , you are killing it colonial style , of course - love the largie - rock on brother ! Argentium.

Iskuli · Sep 6, 2010

WOW. Love the coins. I have never found one of those YET. good hunting.

FortBedfordbob · Sep 7, 2010

Nice bunch of Buttons ! and Congrats on those Coppers too.
HH
BB

SC Keith · Sep 7, 2010

Nice coppers and buttons there friend! Looks like you and the crew had a blast!
Keith

chark21798 · Sep 7, 2010

Thats my kind a day way to go, great finds. HH Mark

Steve in PA · Sep 7, 2010

That is a very productive day Kirk! That had to be a lot of fun :headbang:

I hope to get into some fun this weekend if all goes according to plan :thumbsup:

Mr Tuff · Sep 7, 2010

awesome hunt!!!!!!!!!!!!! MR TUFF

Derek752 · Sep 9, 2010

WTG Kirk , Like that halfie , one coin I've only dug a few of in my days.

That sites gonna be sweet when its all de-corned ... decorned ? ... uncorned ? Anyways I'm envious right now :'(