Liberty cap half cent, silver spoon and connecticut copper

[Greylock]

I've been spending a lot of time out in the "field of dreams" with Oxbowbarefoot but he couldn't get out today so I hit my draped bust dime site. I almost forgot what great history I have in my own back yard but this was a good reminder. Things started slow then I got a solid 77 on the at pro at 8 inches and got this liberty cap, a half cent to boot. Only my second one the other being an 1803. Now it's time to hit this place hard. Grabbed a few tombacs a big pewter button, and a 1787 connecticut copper with great detail. Hard to believe the CT and the liberty cap were only feet away and are in completely different shape. The next was a big surprise because I always say these old time farmers didn't have much money and silver is hard to come by. SILVER SPOON!! No way!! Couldn't believe it. The only marks are the MC. I did a little research and have a few possibilities on the maker but not certain. Maybe the MC is just someone's initials and not a makers mark. Any thoughts? Unfortunately I was about out if time and had to make the trip down the mt. It was pretty hard leaving when things were just picking up. Oh we'll there's always next time and the trip don't seem so bad when there's finds like this waiting.

 

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[dig kzoo]

Awesome finds congratulations!

 

[Steve in PA]

Nice Connecticut copper as well as the silver spoon. Those initials would have been for the family or person for whom the spoon was made.

 

[ironhorse]

Fantastic finds!

Spoon is cool, Connecticut copper is cooler!

 

[Argentium]

I think Steve is correct , I would add that normally makers marks were stamped in rather than engraved- I'm a bit surprised to see the engraved initials on the underside of the handle , rather than up top .

 

[Greylock]

I think Steve is correct , I would add that normally makers marks were normally in rather than engraved- I'm a bit surprised to see the engraved
initials on the underside of the handle on your spoon .

Thought that was a bit odd too

 

[jewelerguy]

awesome finds!

 

[worldtalker]

Good for you man,that CT copper is super nice dude,nice monogrammed Silver too!!

God Bless


Chris

 

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[CASPER-2]

spoon is an oldie though - you didn't put that slice in it did you?

 

[Iron Patch]

Great looking CT, and in decent condition you have the added bonus of getting to ID it!

 

[Greylock]

spoon is an oldie though - you didn't put that slice in it did you?

Ya I'd say dates with all the other finds from that spot. The spoon came out like that. Too bad the half cent it toast.

 

[Brian W]

Those are some quality finds...love the condition of that Connecticut copper...silver spoon and the half cent and buttons aren't too bad either...nice hunt...Congrats

 

[worldtalker]

Ya I'd say dates with all the other finds from that spot. The spoon came out like that. Too bad the half cent it toast.

The PLOW will get you

There have been some survivors though,as you have seen yourself,such a long way to drive suckin gas,for now I'm going to start looking around here,got some cool finds last couple hunts,you had poor folks up that way,surely someone buried a stash somewhere,now find it!!

 

[Zodiacdiverdave]

Some real nice finds there Graylock, keep them coming.
ZDD

 

[Greylock]

The PLOW will get you

There have been some survivors though,as you have seen yourself,such a long way to drive suckin gas,for now I'm going to start looking around here,got some cool finds last couple hunts,you had poor folks up that way,surely someone buried a stash somewhere,now find it!!

Oh I'm looking for it. I did find a handful of coins in a hole before. Not that old but pre 1900's.

 

[Bubba65]

Some great finds Greylock, that Ct is in great shape Congrats

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

A very good hunt.

I don't think your half cent is toast, you can easily tell what it is, it just looks bad sitting beside that very nice CT. Good find.

I got a couple of monogrammed pieces this year, the "ship" spoons' mono was also on the underside.

 

[Greylock]

A very good hunt.

I don't think your half cent is toast, you can easily tell what it is, it just looks bad sitting beside that very nice CT. Good find.

I got a couple of monogrammed pieces this year, the "ship" spoons' mono was also on the underside.

Probably should have taken separate photos. I seen it. It was a great find.

 

[Broken knee]

Nice finds, the spoon is early and the Ct, copper has awesome detail way to go mister!!! HH
BK