BEAUTIFUL 1775 COPPER!!!! MY BEST FIND!!!!

pjroo33

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This is the 1st identifiable copper I've ever found (1775). I was shocked at the condition when it came out of the plug and was only about 2 inches down. Came from an early 19th century property that has recently been torn down. I'm wondering if the coin had been under the floors and never really had to battle the elements? I just wouldn't think a coin of this age would hold up so well. I washed off some of the dirt, but I'd like to clean it up a little. Should i just put it in olive oil?

Also, can anyone tell me a little more about the coin? I'm assuming it's a King George, but I don't know anything about these coins. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

WHAT A FEELING PULLING A BEAUTIFUL COPPER OUT OF THE GROUND!!!!!!!!
 

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WOW! Don't see many come out of the ground like that one and Machin Mills to boot! CONGRATS on one GREAT find! :thumbsup: Hogge
 

hogge said:
WOW! Don't see many come out of the ground like that one and Machin Mills to boot! CONGRATS on one GREAT find! :thumbsup: Hogge

I was surprised with the condition. The only other copper I've ever dug was completely flat on both sides. No detail at all. I wish my pictures did this coin justice.
 

pjroo33 said:
hogge said:
WOW! Don't see many come out of the ground like that one and Machin Mills to boot! CONGRATS on one GREAT find! :thumbsup: Hogge

I was surprised with the condition. The only other copper I've ever dug was completely flat on both sides. No detail at all. I wish my pictures did this coin justice.
Geez.... I don't think you can get 'em any better! By the way...You have my Banner vote.
 

Nice find don't ruin it................Don't clean it unless you know what you are doing. I got a large cent nice every thing on it clear nice thought i would clean . A freind .. :violent1:....of mine told me to use vinegar i think that what it was any how i dipped it in when i pulled it out ..........You could watch all the ..writeing , numbers , designs , JUST DISSAPEAR right in front of my eyes ......... :BangHead:...............When it was done it was pitted all over and no markings of any kind on it...That was my first large cent about 30 years ago never did find another............==Jim_K==
 

Nice Greenie WTG and HH Terry
 

ocalasix said:
nice find!!...wonder what the value for the very scarce is?...gregg

Thanks! I'm wondering what "Very Scarce" actually means. Is there a population report on something like this?
 

Wow! What a coin Aaron. Way to go. It was only a matter of time :thumbsup: And in that condition just tops it off. Our neck of the woods or Ryan's?

I'm voting banner as well.
 

baspinall said:
Wow! What a coin Aaron. Way to go. It was only a matter of time :thumbsup: And in that condition just tops it off. Our neck of the woods or Ryan's?

I'm voting banner as well.

Thanks Brian.... Best coin I've ever found and it was right near my house.
 

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