1797 Draped Bust Large Cent

[Scrappy]

UPDATE: I JUST ADDED VIDEO OF THE COIN REVEAL (just having a little fun)

I went out for about an hour at an old place I call Colonial Parking lot. At dusk I had a deeeep hit. 9-10" down and through foundation rubble popped a green disk. It was too dark to ID so I waited...View attachment 1234454

I thought why not unveil it on video. But now I can't seem to figure out how to add one. Oh well.

Anyway here is the coin. She's toast but still hot stuff to me...



Anyway, had my first MD injury today. Tripped in the dark and shredded my palm on a rock. Finding a 1700's draped cheered me up, and some brandy in a little while will make me right as rain.


Enjoy

Steve

 

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[Loco-Digger]

Sorry to hear about the mishap. That coin sure has the power to ease your pain, especially if you add Brandy. I picture a sweet looking brunette, now what are you going to drink?

 

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[RelicMedic]

A draped bust is a draped bust. Excellent find!!!

 

[Scrappy]

Toasted or not. It's definitely something to get excited over. Congrats!

Draped bust "anythings" are always awesome- congrats!

-- Jeff --

Wow !! That's awesome, great find. Now it's saved from further deterioration . Enjoy, hope your hand gets better quickly. HH

Totally agreed! Thanks for the comments guys

 

[Dust Eater]

Worth it.
draped bust > shredded palm

 

[Scrappy]

Damn scrappy. Your on fire. Do you use a machine or just walk around and find it !!

Charlie, I scoured the ground. I haven't been back since two sharpshooter friends of mine hit that place with me. The entire hour I didn't get a thing!

 

[Scrappy]

Thumbs up all day for a largie... I tried today at a New OLD foundation in the woods... Nothing coinish this time... But lots of iffy targets.... Go back to your site and find another please!!

I was actually swinging around where the foundation to a barn was...dunno why this signal suddenly appeared after I've hit there 5 or 6 times

 

[qaela4]

That would make my day for sure, the only LC I've found so far is a Canada 1912 and have yet to snag a 1700's anything.

 

[Scrappy]

Sorry to hear about the mishap. That coin sure has the power to ease your pain, especially if you add Brandy. I picture a sweet looking brunette, now what are you going to drink?

I named Lady Liberty Brandy. Her hair is Amber colored. I'm going to drink with her tonight. Lol

 

[Scrappy]

Worth it.
draped bust > shredded palm

Totally worth it like a hangover! Lol

 

[Dirtwisher]

View attachment 1234543im no worse for the wear. My hands can't get much uglier anyway after 20 years of commercial fishing.

Steve - where did you fish?

 

[against the wind]

Well done Scrappy.
I must take notice of your mishap
Like you I sometimes let my hunts take me into the Dark Zone of the day. I have been lucky so far.
Heal quick and go get another, but in the daylight this time.

 

[Scrappy]

Steve - where did you fish?

Out of Montauk, but throughout New England and the Banks of Canada

 

[PaDirtDigger]

I was actually swinging around where the foundation to a barn was...dunno why this signal suddenly appeared after I've hit there 5 or 6 times

I believe that it all depends on that sweet spot of the detectors coil. If you just skimmed the coin and maybe had the wrong speed or wrong direction, it probably didn't ring up quite right. I would list more variables, but it could be anything honestly... All that matters is you aligned the right conditions and you got that Drape' in the Pock'... :thumbup:

 

[Scrappy]

I believe that it all depends on that sweet spot of the detectors coil. If you just skimmed the coin and maybe had the wrong speed or wrong direction, it probably didn't ring up quite right. I would list more variables, but it could be anything honestly... All that matters is you aligned the right conditions and you got that Drape' in the Pock'... :thumbup:

I couldn't agree more with that statement.

 

[Scrappy]

I just added a video of the coin reveal. Usually I field ID but it was pitch black and so I waited until I got home. Just for some fun, and maybe for T-netters that have not had the chance to find an old copper (yet!)

 

[PaDirtDigger]

I subbed ya earlier...now be sure to post more!!

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Another nice one Steve. I'm trying to figure out who gets out more - you or George. But it's probably a tie since it feels like you both get out every day.

 

[sutphin]

OKAY SCRAPPY DOO HAD TO HURRY FROM HOSPITAL STAY TO SEE WHAT YOU FOUND IN THE LAST FEW DAYS WHILE I WAS ON HIATUS . REALLY NEAT COIN FIND NOW GONNA CHECK OUT YOUR VIDEO . NICE FIND .

 

[cjon455]

Nice copper steve, it's been a hell of a year for you!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

I love the old coppers in any condition, Congratualtions on the find!