1793 CHAIN CENT

HEAVYMETALNUT

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White's MXT All Pro,White's MX Sport , White's XLT E-Series,White's eagle spectrum,White's Silver Eagle & White's 4000-D
Primary Interest:
Relic Hunting
2011 has to be my most memorable year as far as quantity & quality of finds.
breaking last years large copper total of 34 was an accomplishment in itself with 80 3/4's so far
Not to mention finding my 3rd 1789 George Washington inaugural button. Another goal was to dig a 1820's NY state militia Excelsior button
these 3 milestones would have satisfied me for the entire year but,it just gets better.
the highlight of 2011 for me has to be a small pocket spill of early colonial americana at a cellar hole site. 2 beautiful 1787 Connecticut coppers coins and the coveted 1793 chain cent with a rare reverse.the word AMERICA abbreviated AMERI.
I have submitted this for the upcoming Feb issue of W&ET magazines 2011 best finds issue.
Metal detecting for me,is the most rewarding hobby one can have.
The companionship & camaraderie of hunting with others who share a passion for history,whether it's showing eachother finds during the hunt,asking opinions on unidentifiable items,comparing signals at a site,cleaning your finds,taking pictures,displaying them and being an active member of this forum are just a few of the things that I most enjoy about this hobby.
I have been very blessed to have had pretty good success in the 21 years of park & old home detecting & the 4 short years I have been colonial cellar hole hunting. I hope that my finds after I'm gone will be cherished by future generations to come.
In closing I wish everyone much success in 2012 detecting.be safe and may GOD bless you all!
Dave
 

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HEAVYMETALNUT said:
2011 has to be my most memorable year as far as quantity & quality of finds.
breaking last years large copper total of 34 was an accomplishment in itself with 60 3/4 so far
Not to mention finding my 3rd 1789 George Washington inaugural button. Another goal was to dig a 1820's NY state militia Excelsior button
these 3 milestones would have satisfied me for the entire year but,it just gets better.
the highlight of 2011 for me has to be a small pocket spill of early colonial americana at a cellar hole site. 2 beautiful 1787 Connecticut coppers coins and the coveted 1793 chain cent with a rare reverse.the word AMERICA abbreviated AMERI.
I have submitted this for the upcoming Feb issue of W&ET magazines 2011 best finds issue.
Metal detecting for me,is the most rewarding hobby one can have.
The companionship & camaraderie of hunting with others who share a passion for history,whether it's showing eachother finds during the hunt,asking opinions on unidentifiable items,comparing signals at a site,cleaning your finds,taking pictures,displaying them and being an active member of this forum are just a few of the things that I most enjoy about this hobby.
I have been very blessed to have had pretty good success in the 21 years of park & old home detecting & the 4 short years I have been colonial cellar hole hunting. I hope that my finds after I'm gone will be cherished by future generations to come.
In closing I wish everyone much success in 2012 detecting.be safe and may GOD bless you all!
Dave
That is a great looking coin. Thanks for sharing. DD.
 

Big Congrats Dave ! A DREAM FIND , the rarity and significance of the can hardly be overstated. The Chain Cent pieces claim the title of , THE Holy Grail of Early US Large Cents

8) CMDdawg
 

Thanks for sharing..

That was deep man..

That chain cent is a rare find for sure :icon_thumleft:

I have never heard of one found before in the northeast..

Cellar hole hunting is my favorite for sure..


Blaze
 

Nice coin, That is a find of a lifetime. Wish you continued success.
 

great find.
 

That coin was AU or UNC when it was lost! WOW!!! Nice coin... you should get it conserved by NCS and then encapsulated! Way to go! :blob9:
 

Awesome simply awesome :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright: :icon_thumright:
 

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