US Pre-Federal - 1783 Georgius Triumpho Copper Token

[Woodland Detectors]

Maggie, Samantha and I just returned from a much needed after camp vacation. We met up with family in Historic Charles Town or known today as, Charleston S.C. This is the old country folks. Even though I packed the etracs and an xterra for Maggie, I only managed 1 short 2 hour hunt. I have misplaced some other finds which I will post at a later date.
Another Minelab Etrac find!

The "Georgius Triumpho" is the only Washington token bearing the date of 1783 that is actually known to have circulated during the Confederation period.

~Of the many Washington copper pieces that are dated in and around this time period, it is theorized that very few were actually minted during this time period. The Georgius Triumpho is one of them that is believed to have been.

Debate exists as to whether the Georgius Triumpho was actually minted in honor of George Washington, or rather if it was minted in honor of George III. Speculations abound, most scholars familiar with this coin believe that it was produced in honor of George Washington. The gate depicted on the reverse has 13 vertical bars. And indeed, these same folks believe that the 4 cirque foils at each corner of the gate represent France, which aided the original colonies to gain independence.
I suppose I could clean the back a little better later. There is a lady standing behind the 13 bars representing freedom.

Thanks for looking!

 

[jdsarasin8194]

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awesome

 

[colorado14ers]

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awsome silver and copper my friend!!

 

[mainer]

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Nice one Mike. Have never seen one of those before.

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

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Glad you had a nice visit .That largie is a new one for me ..Georgius Triumpho 8) CMD

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Re: US Pre-Federal - 1783 Georgius Triumpho Copper

Glad you had a nice visit .That largie is a new one for me ..Georgius Triumpho 8) CMD

Thanks!

The "Georgius Triumpho" is the only Washington token bearing the date of 1783 that is actually known to have circulated during the Confederation period. All other Washington tokens bearing the 1783 date, which is the date of the Treaty of Paris ending the Revolutionary War, are now known to be commemorative tokens produced during the Nineteenth century.

Read more here.

http://www.coins.nd.edu/ColCoin/ColCoinIntros/WASHTriumpho.intro.html

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Re: US Pre-Federal - 1783 Georgius Triumpho Copper

Glad you had a nice visit .That largie is a new one for me ..Georgius Triumpho 8) CMD

Thanks!

The "Georgius Triumpho" is the only Washington token bearing the date of 1783 that is actually known to have circulated during the Confederation period. All other Washington tokens bearing the 1783 date, which is the date of the Treaty of Paris ending the Revolutionary War, are now known to be commemorative tokens produced during the Nineteenth century.

Read more here.

http://www.coins.nd.edu/ColCoin/ColCoinIntros/WASHTriumpho.intro.html

Thanks for the link 4-H , thats interesting ..and one was possibly overstruck to become a "Jersey copper" in 1787 Maris 73 -aa , a great token . Learn something new everyday on TN 8) Congrats

 

[Deepdiger60]

Fantastic find Mike that is history I vote Banner !! My Red Book 2011 says that 1783 GW token was the first of the GW series token or coins ! i included a auction link of that coin Great hunt Dd60 now we both have a 1783 GW http://www.bowersandmerena.com/Auctions/AuctionLot.aspx?LotID=61089

 

[colorado14ers]

Fantastic find Mike that is history I vote Banner !! My Red Book 2011 says that 1783 GW token was the first of the GW series token or coins ! i included a auction link of that coin Great hunt Dd60 now we both have a 1783 GW http://www.bowersandmerena.com/Auctions/AuctionLot.aspx?LotID=61089

that is a big price!!!

 

[VOL1266-X]

That's amazing Mike. I'll nominate for BANNER too because I did not even realize that coin existed much less the history involved. Great Find, Quindy.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Fantastic find Mike that is history I vote Banner !! My Red Book 2011 says that 1783 GW token was the first of the GW series token or coins ! i included a auction link of that coin Great hunt Dd60 now we both have a 1783 GW http://www.bowersandmerena.com/Auctions/AuctionLot.aspx?LotID=61089

woaah! I had no idea.

This is cool.
Thank you Jim

 

[Woodland Detectors]

That's amazing Mike. I'll nominate for BANNER too because I did not even realize that coin existed much less the history involved. Great Find, Quindy.

Thanks Quindy.
A little history behind this little token eh?

 

[VOL1266-X]

That's amazing Mike. I'll nominate for BANNER too because I did not even realize that coin existed much less the history involved. Great Find, Quindy.

Thanks Quindy.
A little history behind this little token eh?

Great American Historical artifact Mike. I bet you could hold the number recovered in Tennessee in the palm of your hand (if any have ever been dug at all). If Dman found a token like that, I'd never get him to shut up. HH, Quindy.

 

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[Swingit]

Very Cool!!

 

[Goes4ever]

sweet finds 4-H

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

that's awesome! wow! I never seen one before

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Thanks Fellas

 

[KRAZYHORSES]

real nice is this similar? tell me what you think

 

[Tnrelicman]

Great find Mike, hope you all had a great time, thats a super coin/token.....you get my vote buddy!!!!!