Gavinsdiscoveries
Jr. Member
- Dec 8, 2017
- 68
- 152
- Detector(s) used
- Garrett AT-Pro
- Primary Interest:
- All Treasure Hunting
Good morning Metal detectors, treasure hunters, and hobbyists! I hope you are enjoying this lovely first day of April! In Southeastern PA right now it is a beautiful 63 degrees and is bright and sunny with happy cumulus clouds! It's a perfect day for metal detecting!
I found something really astonishing yesterday! I was digging out in the field where I found a few Colonial relics including a Pair of metal dentures, Colonial buttons, lock plates, pocket watches, ladies pins, and my first coin came out of the spot yesterday!
When I pulled the plug out of the ground I saw what every metal detectors dream of. A green disk resting in the plug. Before I touched it I looked at it and saw how thick it was and the size of it! I recognized it as a colonial copper! My first one!
Bolts of excitement went throughout me and I stood up, jumped, and screamed. Oh, the joy! I'm broke the plug in half so I can get a better view of it. I know from watching videos that typically these coins are toast but you never know. I pulled it out of the ground and realized that it was fully toasted but it is still an astonishing find!
I believe I've discovered a William the Third half penny from 1699 to 1701. The coin has a Very large rotund bust of a man facing right. All I can see is the basic outline of it. There are no details on the back whatsoever. Judging by the size of the head and the hair Ribbon I'm assuming it's a William the third halfpenny but I'm not sure. Does anybody recognize what this coin is?
The coin Weighs 8.09 Grams - Conversions - 40.45 ct, 0.286 Oz, 5.21 DWT
The coin measures around 27.5 mm
The thickness of the coin is around 1 ½ Millimeters.
The bust is facing to the right
It has a thick green patina on it.
The weight and measurements have probably been thrown off due to corrosion.
Thank you so much for all your help!
I found something really astonishing yesterday! I was digging out in the field where I found a few Colonial relics including a Pair of metal dentures, Colonial buttons, lock plates, pocket watches, ladies pins, and my first coin came out of the spot yesterday!
When I pulled the plug out of the ground I saw what every metal detectors dream of. A green disk resting in the plug. Before I touched it I looked at it and saw how thick it was and the size of it! I recognized it as a colonial copper! My first one!
Bolts of excitement went throughout me and I stood up, jumped, and screamed. Oh, the joy! I'm broke the plug in half so I can get a better view of it. I know from watching videos that typically these coins are toast but you never know. I pulled it out of the ground and realized that it was fully toasted but it is still an astonishing find!
I believe I've discovered a William the Third half penny from 1699 to 1701. The coin has a Very large rotund bust of a man facing right. All I can see is the basic outline of it. There are no details on the back whatsoever. Judging by the size of the head and the hair Ribbon I'm assuming it's a William the third halfpenny but I'm not sure. Does anybody recognize what this coin is?
The coin Weighs 8.09 Grams - Conversions - 40.45 ct, 0.286 Oz, 5.21 DWT
The coin measures around 27.5 mm
The thickness of the coin is around 1 ½ Millimeters.
The bust is facing to the right
It has a thick green patina on it.
The weight and measurements have probably been thrown off due to corrosion.
Thank you so much for all your help!
