1722 Woods Hibernia and a Hard Times token

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Got a new field to detect today and it didnt take long to find another early 19th century site that may dip into the 18th as well. Got a few wiped likely colonial coppers as well as a nice Woods Hibernia. Only second one ever I think. Also got a spoon piece that looks early to me if anyone knows. A busted silver thimble, braided hair LC and my first ever 1837 Hard Times token(Not One Cent)were the top early 19th century finds.

 

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[E-Trac-Ohio]

Congrats on the OUTSTANDING finds !

 

[MD Ghost F75]

Got a new field to detect today and it didnt take long to find another early 19th century site that may dip into the 18th as well. Got a few wiped likely colonial coppers as well as a nice Woods Hibernia. Only second one ever I think. Also got a spoon piece that looks early to me if anyone knows. A busted silver thimble, braided hair LC and my first ever 1837 Hard Times token(Not One Cent)were the top early 19th century finds. View attachment 2068331View attachment 2068332

Oh wow, looks like that place will produce for awhile! Nice job on getting the permission.

 

[Almy]

Great assortment of early coppers! I'd sure like to find a site like that!

 

[Jeff H]

Nice! I love finding those hibernias because there are often Rosa's in the same neighborhood. Pretty good shape for a 300 year old coin! I like that token and thimble as well! Nice hunt!

 

[JeffInMass]

Tremendous group of finds- Congrats!!

 

[ironhorse]

I like the spread of the age of your site. A true old multigenerational home site where possibly three or four generations lived
Nice assortment of coins in the mix...a couple of nice ones!

 

[toasted]

I like the spread of the age of your site. A true old multigenerational home site where possibly three or four generations lived
Nice assortment of coins in the mix...a couple of nice ones!

I didnt find a single tombac button, leather ornament or buckle piece so prevalent on typical colonial sites so still not convinced it was a colonial homestead though the woods hibernia would be an odd coin to have by the early 19th century

 

[grasshopper]

Great finds, seems like it will hopefully be a productive site!

 

[Kype]

great hunt. congrats!

 

[Red-Coat]

Some great finds there. You're correct that the spoon is early.

The terminal of the handle is what's know as 'trefid' (sometimes spelled 'trifid'). Those were in vogue between about 1660-1700. The spoon may not be quite that early but by around 1700, the two outside lobes had begun to shift down towards the bowl, leaving the middle lobe prominent, as on the upper example in this picture:



The clefts then disappeared during the 1700s, leaving rounded shoulders with a single rounded projection known as a 'dognose' terminal, like the one below. Those were in vogue until around 1715.



Bear in mind that I'm giving typical dates for when these styles were fashionable in Europe, but the end-dates are a long way from being precise. Also, if the spoon were American-made, it could often be 10-15 years before domestic makers caught up with European fashions.

 

[Silvermonkey]

That's quite a handful of goodies. Congrats to you! I've only ever found one HT token. Yours is in better shape than mine.

 

[Digger RJ]

Got a new field to detect today and it didnt take long to find another early 19th century site that may dip into the 18th as well. Got a few wiped likely colonial coppers as well as a nice Woods Hibernia. Only second one ever I think. Also got a spoon piece that looks early to me if anyone knows. A busted silver thimble, braided hair LC and my first ever 1837 Hard Times token(Not One Cent)were the top early 19th century finds. View attachment 2068331View attachment 2068332

Very Cool!!!!! Congrats!!!!!

 

[river roamer]

Very nice finds

 

[Lenrac2]

Super nice old finds! Congrats!

 

[Georgivs]

Hand full of my bucket listers, nice job!

 

[toasted]

Went back to this site tonight. A few more slick coppers and a KG III. Got some Tombacs and buckle pieces this time so it’s definitely colonial. The size and thickness of this iron patch is probably like no other Ive detected from this era. Probably more goodies in there but it will be hard to hear them

 

[JohnnyMac]

Got a new field to detect today and it didnt take long to find another early 19th century site that may dip into the 18th as well. Got a few wiped likely colonial coppers as well as a nice Woods Hibernia. Only second one ever I think. Also got a spoon piece that looks early to me if anyone knows. A busted silver thimble, braided hair LC and my first ever 1837 Hard Times token(Not One Cent)were the top early 19th century finds. View attachment 2068331View attachment 2068332

Great day!