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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[Dirty Digger Doug]

That's a beautiful find. Congratulations.

 

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[Fullstock]

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

Yes, you’re right, thank you

 

[Groundhogg]

"The oldest coin found" always makes for a great day. Congratulations

 

[Fullstock]

"The oldest coin found" always makes for a great day. Congratulations

Thanks!

 

[Fullstock]

That's a beautiful find. Congratulations.

Thank you!

 

[Jeff H]

What a SWEET copper !

 

[Fullstock]

What a SWEET copper !

Thanks!

 

[TimberCrack]

Wonder what you could of bought with a half-cent in 1794 Nice find...

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

FANTASTIC !!!

 

[JeffInMass]

Thank you JeffinMass! I found this coin in Virginia.

I would've bet that was a Mass find- way to go!

 

[Fullstock]

Wonder what you could of bought with a half-cent in 1794 Nice find.

 

[Fullstock]

Wonder what you could of bought with a half-cent in 1794 Nice find...

Not much today, but who knows in 1794? 😁

 

[Digger RJ]

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!

Very Cool!!!! Congrats!!!!

 

[Gare]

NICE FIND NICE POST !! Thanks for sharing

 

[Fullstock]

NICE FIND NICE POST !! Thanks for sharing

Thank you!

 

[Steve in PA]

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

Actually, I should have called it a Liberty Cap.

 

[Fullstock]

Actually, I should have called it a Liberty Cap.

Yep we both should have. 😊

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

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!

Very special coin! What is your game plan on preserving the coin? Renn wax or leave as is? Congrats!!

 

[Fullstock]

Very special coin! What is your game plan on preserving the coin? Renn wax or leave as is? Congrats!!

Thanks! I’m not sure, I’ll just leave it as is for now.

 

[Fullstock]

Great find! Looks like it might be the Cohen-4 die marriage based on the digits in the date. The difference between C4a and C4b is the size of the edge letters, so you should examine the edge and do some research. C4b (large edge letters) is quite rare and fetches a lot more money. Congrats either way!

Thank you!