1794 Half Cent!

[Fullstock]

I got out today and hunted around an 1840’s house that sits on the burned foundation of a much earlier house. About ten minutes after I walked into the front yard I got an iffy signal and I decided to dig it. There was a nail in the hole and I thought that was it, but when I checked the hole again something good was still in the there. After checking again, I found this 1794 half cent, this is the oldest US coin I’ve ever found, it was a great day!

 

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[JeffInMass]

81K minted, what a phenomenal find! The obverse is great and the overall condition is really nice, especially for 229 year old copper- Big time Congrats! BTW, where are you from?

 

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[jewelerguy]

that's sweet!

 

[Fullstock]

81K minted, what a phenomenal find! The obverse is great and the overall condition is really nice, especially for 229 year old copper- Big time Congrats! BTW, where are you from?

Thank you JeffinMass! I found this coin in Virginia.

 

[Fullstock]

that's sweet!

Thank you!

 

[Bamasteve]

Awesome find with great details! Congrats!

 

[Fullstock]

Awesome find with great details! Congrats!

Thanks!

 

[cajundetector]

I got out today and hunted around an 1840’s house that sits on the burned foundation of a much earlier house. About ten minutes after I walked into the front yard I got an iffy signal and I decided to dig it. There was a nail in the hole and I thought that was it, but when I checked the hole again something good was still in the there. After checking again, I found this 1794 half cent, this is the oldest US coin I’ve ever found, it was a great day!

On a scale of 1-10 of coolness, I give 20. Congrats!!!!

 

[cajundetector]

I got out today and hunted around an 1840’s house that sits on the burned foundation of a much earlier house. About ten minutes after I walked into the front yard I got an iffy signal and I decided to dig it. There was a nail in the hole and I thought that was it, but when I checked the hole again something good was still in the there. After checking again, I found this 1794 half cent, this is the oldest US coin I’ve ever found, it was a great day!

I would have fainted if I would have pulled something out that awesome.

 

[Fullstock]

I would have fainted if I would have pulled something out that awesome.

It was an amazing feeling cajundetector!

 

[Fullstock]

On a scale of 1-10 of coolness, I give 20. Congrats!!!!

Thanks you!

 

[I'mJoshin-PA]

WOW great find! I've found a draped bust half cent but the older they get the better! Especially when it comes to the US coins. Way to go!

 

[Fullstock]

WOW great find! I've found a draped bust half cent but the older they get the better! Especially when it comes to the US coins. Way to go!

Thanks!

 

[Fullstock]

Incredible find, congrats!

Thanks!

 

[scruggs]

A FANTASTIC FIND and always double check your holes!

 

[Fullstock]

A FANTASTIC FIND and always double check your holes!

Absolutely!

 

[Steve in PA]

That is a great find - 1794 Liberty Cap Half Cent. I have found 25 half cents and none of them are Capped Bust.

 

[Fredneck]

Great piece of history !! Congrats Fullstock

 

[Fullstock]

That is a great find - 1794 Capped Bust Half Cent. I have found 25 half cents and none of them are Capped Bust.

Thanks Steve, I’ve only found 3 in 46 years of relic hunting and this one is the first capped bust.

 

[Fullstock]

Great piece of history !! Congrats Fullstock

Thank you Dave!

 

[Silvermonkey]

What an outstanding find! It always pays to dig those iffy signals. Well done!