Early 1800's pocket spill at Nova site, NJ copper!

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Got out for 2 hours this morning back to the site where I found the 1783 Nova. Barrel rolled some more weeds for the first hour where I found the Nova, absolutely nothing but shotgun shell ends and square nails. Decided to hit the "backyard" area and plow some more rows of weeds and bang, bang, bang three LC's in a row.

First hit (they all sounded like wheats). One side has tons of detail, I see the shield and Latin but don't recognize, so send pic to Steve for ID. (This has become the official procedure...) Steve responds that it is a NJ State Copper, no way, my first state copper. 2 more feet of barrel rolling then another hit. This time I recognize it's a Large Cent, but send pic to the expert for ID. Its an 1810 Classic Head, my oldest LC ever. Fill the hole then 10 seconds later another. This guy is slightly smaller, thinner and not really round, 26mm one direction 27mm the other. Toastiest one unfortunately. If anyone can ID, let me know or even hypothetical ID possibilities.

Here is the handful of non coin keepers from the last few hunts . First non crotal style bell for me sort of psyched. Also first chunky brass wedding ring. Love to see this in the hole.

Here are the coins at the Nova site for today.

Here are the 1800's or earlier coins found this Fall at this site.

And a strange rock/metal/alien bit popped out at the end of this morning's hunt. Hope it's not radioactive...

Good luck out there!!

 

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[Tired Rooster]

That is awesome! You have one HOT hunting site there....super finds your recovering.
I believe I would camp out there for quite a while.

 

[Scrappy]

That shield looks like an error. PM Tnet member Don in SJ for a proper ID. He also records NJ copper finds (based on County). GREAT FIND!

Oh also, the copper planchets used for classic head cents were pretty crappy - lots of impurities and a bit soft. Not too many are dug in decent shape so their condition is right on-par. The unknown is probably the like

 

[l.cutler]

That NJ is a Maris 77-dd, one of the running fox varieties. Nice!

 

[Don in SJ]

That NJ is a Maris 77-dd, one of the running fox varieties. Nice!

Yes, it is a 1788 Maris 77-dd! Please PM me State and County found in. Out of over 900 coins in the survey your 77-dd is only the 8th one of that variety, I do not consider that common using numbers in my survey...

 

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[Don in SJ]

That NJ is a Maris 77-dd, one of the running fox varieties. Nice!

Yes, it is a 1788 Maris 77-dd! Please PM me State and County found in. Out of over 900 coins in the survey your 77-dd is only the 8th one of that variety, I do not consider that common using numbers in my survey... BTW, it is a Die State III, which used to be called a Maris 78-dd I believe, the die crack is evident on the left side of the shield. Here is an example of a DS III that I found years ago.

 

[Carolina Tom]

You are on fire. Wow.

A rare NJ copper to boot. Congrats.

 

[Hsimmons75]

You are having one hell of a week. Nice digs!

 

[VTColonialDigger]

Those are some really awesome coins and relics! That looks like a very promising site!

 

[trapperart]

More nice finds congrats

 

[Diggin Dude]

Wow!! Simply incredible, congratulations!! Well done

 

[ironhorse]

Every so often a site like that comes by us diggers and they scream class act all the way! Total quality stuff
Every find from that place you'll remember I'm sure.
Great going!!

 

[Evolution]

Wow! That's what we all dream about in this hobby. Copper after copper after copper.... Just keep them coming. I'm thinking I see the KGIII bust on your mystery copper. Awesome day. Congrats!

 

[Steve in PA]

Thad you had a pretty good Thanksgiving weekend. It's not very often that someone digs a Nova and a NJ on the same weekend, in fact I would bet it's never been done. Maybe next time you dig a strange copper I'll be there with you and can give you the ID right on the spot

 

[digging440yrs]

Way to clear a path for swinging , sometimes it pay's off

 

[pepperj]

Great hunt you've had once again, Congrats on the mitt full of coppers!
Barrel rolling, now that's different. I've used a sheet of plywood before, kind of awkward but sure makes for smooth swinging.

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Yes, it is a 1788 Maris 77-dd! Please PM me State and County found in. Out of over 900 coins in the survey your 77-dd is only the 8th one of that variety, I do not consider that common using numbers in my survey...

Thanks for the ID help. This coin was found in Allegheny County PA. Time for me to read up on this coin, love learning about the history of a coin.

 

[Relicific]

Wild hunts your having..
Amazing

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Every so often a site like that comes by us diggers and they scream class act all the way! Total quality stuff
Every find from that place you'll remember I'm sure.
Great going!!

Thx Ironhorse! The frost over the last weeks has really helped open up this site. This may end up being my best site this year, just need it to start popping out some old silvers...