A Massachusetts Copper

[lenmac65]

… or at least what’s left of one. I dug this copper this past Sunday at an old homesite in the woods. It was in a poorly drained area near a small stream. It is a Massachusetts one cent coin minted in either 1787 or 1788. The state only made these coins for two years, as the cost to mint each coin was apparently greater than their face value. They also made a half cent coin with the same design. The brown color is corrosion and not dirt, so I think this is as good as it is going to get. You can still see the eagle/shield, but the date, most lettering, and the obverse are gone. Still interesting to me, even in this condition, and a super tough coin to find, at least for me anyway. Also found a spoon bowl, a round ball, and half a scissor. I will definitely be heading back soon; the elusive Pine Tree coin might be out there somewhere 😁. Happy hunting and good luck!

 

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[villagenut]

I would take that anyday......but probably wont happen here in Florida. Well done, I think she is a beaut.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Congrats on a very rare find !

 

[Silvermonkey]

That is truly the quintessential Mass coin. Great find. Over the course of my detecting career, I've only found one MA copper...your specimen is in better shape! Congrats!

 

[river roamer]

Congrats on your find Good luck with your future hunts

 

[grasshopper]

Nice!! Don't see those popping up very often.

 

[toasted]

Congrats. State coins never show up on my sites

 

[JohnnyMac]

… or at least what’s left of one. I dug this copper this past Sunday at an old homesite in the woods. It was in a poorly drained area near a small stream. It is a Massachusetts one cent coin minted in either 1787 or 1788. The state only made these coins for two years, as the cost to mint each coin was apparently greater than the face value. They also made a half cent coin with the same design. The brown color is corrosion and not dirt, so I think this is as good as it is going to get. You can still see the eagle/shield, but the date, most lettering, and the obverse are gone. Still interesting to me, even in this condition, and a super tough coin to find, at least for me anyway. Also found a spoon bowl, a round ball, and half a scissor. I will definitely be heading back soon; the elusive Pine Tree coin is out there somewhere 😁. Happy hunting and good luck!
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Congrats!

 

[lenmac65]

That is truly the quintessential Mass coin. Great find. Over the course of my detecting career, I've only found one MA copper...your specimen is in better shape! Congrats!

Thanks! These cents are a classic, but you found the holy grail of Mass coins with your banner find. Sorry your Mass cent was in rough shape too. Hopefully there are better ones out there for us somewhere.

 

[lenmac65]

Congrats. State coins never show up on my sites

Thanks. I have found several coppers from MA, CT, and NJ, but would trade them all along with just about everything else I have ever dug for that 1652 Pine Tree coin you found😁.

 

[Silvermonkey]

I have faith that they're out there...we just have to find them!

 

[Lenrac2]

Awesome rare find!! Congrats!!

 

[Digger RJ]

… or at least what’s left of one. I dug this copper this past Sunday at an old homesite in the woods. It was in a poorly drained area near a small stream. It is a Massachusetts one cent coin minted in either 1787 or 1788. The state only made these coins for two years, as the cost to mint each coin was apparently greater than the face value. They also made a half cent coin with the same design. The brown color is corrosion and not dirt, so I think this is as good as it is going to get. You can still see the eagle/shield, but the date, most lettering, and the obverse are gone. Still interesting to me, even in this condition, and a super tough coin to find, at least for me anyway. Also found a spoon bowl, a round ball, and half a scissor. I will definitely be heading back soon; the elusive Pine Tree coin is out there somewhere 😁. Happy hunting and good luck!
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Awesome Find!!! Congrats!!! Banner!!

 

[JeffInMass]

One of the Mass holy grail coins- Congrats! Been blessed enough to get the Pine Tree, but no Mass copper as yet.

 

[Jeff H]

Nice one Lenmac. Yours is in as good a shape as most that are dug.

I agree. Anyone that has ever dug a tree shilling has lost the right to complain about anything...ever !

 

[lenmac65]

One of the Mass holy grail coins- Congrats! Been blessed enough to get the Pine Tree, but no Mass copper as yet.

Thanks! It is a great coin, though I wish it held up better. Wish I could join you and others in the Pine Tree club. That is the coin I hope for literally every time I go for a dig.

 

[lenmac65]

Nice one Lenmac. Yours is in as good a shape as most that are dug.

I agree. Anyone that has ever dug a tree shilling has lost the right to complain about anything...ever !

😆 … thanks!

 

[Coinstar magnet]

… or at least what’s left of one. I dug this copper this past Sunday at an old homesite in the woods. It was in a poorly drained area near a small stream. It is a Massachusetts one cent coin minted in either 1787 or 1788. The state only made these coins for two years, as the cost to mint each coin was apparently greater than their face value. They also made a half cent coin with the same design. The brown color is corrosion and not dirt, so I think this is as good as it is going to get. You can still see the eagle/shield, but the date, most lettering, and the obverse are gone. Still interesting to me, even in this condition, and a super tough coin to find, at least for me anyway. Also found a spoon bowl, a round ball, and half a scissor. I will definitely be heading back soon; the elusive Pine Tree coin might be out there somewhere 😁. Happy hunting and good luck!
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Better to find those than none at all. . I would be pretty stoked to find that! Pine tree is next... Congratulations!

 

[ArfieBoy]

Great recovery! Congratulations! I hope the next one you find is in better condition... but you done great with this one!

 

[Scrappy]

Mass coppers are great finds, congrats