Colonial New England field yields 3 coppers, buttons and more!

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I went up to Ma to visit some relatives for New Years. Last time I went up I scouted a few places to hunt and this specific field was top on my list. It sits right behind a 1700's inn and I was told it was the location that the militia was trained (I would have to agree with that). If I ever saw an old looking field, this is one. The whole field is lined with stone walls and abandoned picket fencing.:headbang: I managed to get in 3 hunts in the 4 days I was there. The first hunt I went out and immediately started finding early flat buttons...I knew I had a good place to hunt. When the first day was over, I had 7 musket balls, 6 flat buttons, a few buckles and a few other things. Excited about the day before I woke up early the next day and found the 1845 LC, the 1805 draped bust LC, 2 and a half IH's, a handful more musket balls, and a few more buttons. The third day was much like the rest until I was surprised by a BEAUTIFUL 1749 KGII farthing Unfortunately, it fell back in the hole and I nicked the front a few times as I was trying to retrieve it. I also found half of a heel plate, a crotal bell, a spoon, a suspender buckle, a rosette, 2 skeleton keys and some other 200 yr old trinkets. Needless to say, I can't wait to revisit this field in the year to come!!:happysmiley: ....because the coins are from NE I suppose it is appropriate to call them COPPUHS!:laughing7::laughing7:
HAPPY NEW YEAR!:occasion16:
 

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Some very nice relics and coins. The KG is actually a half penny. It's in wonderful shape. Congrats.............Hogge
 

Some very nice relics and coins. The KG is actually a half penny. It's in wonderful shape. Congrats.............Hogge
Thanks hogge! Yea it is noticeably smaller than my other KG II coppers so I assumed it was a farthing but I'm not really sure.
~CC
 

Those Are Some Amazing Coppers. Nice Finds!
 

2.jpg WITH FINDS LIKE THAT - FIELD MUST BE VIRGIN - GOT TO BE SOME OLD SILVER IN THERE SOMEWHERE TOO
 

You started the year off right! Great relics!
I'm guessing you made it out of here and won't be hanging around for the 12-18" of snow!
Good timing!
 

Thanks hogge! Yea it is noticeably smaller than my other KG II coppers so I assumed it was a farthing but I'm not really sure.
~CC


It's definitely a Farthing, regardless of size because it's a much different style of reverse die used. It's also George II, not I.
 

It's definitely a Farthing, regardless of size because it's a much different style of reverse die used. It's also George II, not I.
Okay cool, that's good to know. Yea I meant to type in KGII but I must have forgot the other "I". Thanks for the correction!
~CC
 

wicked finds, they are in amazing shape too. Congrats.
ZDD
 

Very nice relics!
 

Nice to see some nice finds still being dug up here in the frozen NE. We're in the middle of a pretty hefty snow storm right now. I would love to find one of those KG's, they're still on my bucket list. I also like that octagonal flat button, I've never seen one of those before. I expect there's lots more to find in that field when the weather permits. Good luck and HH.
 

You picked the right field, that's for sure! That is a sweet farthing, 1749 is a popular date for KGII farthings. The LC's are in nice shape too. I also like the octagonal cufflink, and the shank on that decorative button is outrageous!
 

That is awesome! would love to have a day like that.
 

You have some kind soil - congrats on the good looking coppers!
 

outstanding. Almost makes me willing to trade florida weather for the frigide north to get to hunt stuff like that.
 

That my friend is a dream site and it looks like you took full advantage. That kg is gorgeous and the rest of the finds are great as well. That musta been a very fun few days. Great job
 

Nice to see some nice finds still being dug up here in the frozen NE. We're in the middle of a pretty hefty snow storm right now. I would love to find one of those KG's, they're still on my bucket list. I also like that octagonal flat button, I've never seen one of those before. I expect there's lots more to find in that field when the weather permits. Good luck and HH.
Thanks metdet49! Yea I think there was a gold pair of cuff links on here a little while ago just like the octagonal one in the pic. I don't think mine would meet the cut for a banner tho :laughing7:
 

Great bunch of early finds!! I hope you will be able to get back to the field to swing again, there will be more.


VPR
 

Man you had a really good vacation and hunts with that field,great job on the finds and scouting a nice place!
 

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