new site nets nicest large cent

[jerseyben]

Have not made it out swinging since March so it was long overdue. I moved in May so my new area doesn't quite offer as many areas for swinging as what I was used to (farm fields). I finally secured permission for a private 5 acre site deep in the woods in a small colonial town where time has essentially stood still. The site is located along a very quiet winding road that I typically use as a shortcut through the woods when the major roads are congested. The 1960s era house on the site is out of place as it is surrounded by colonial structures. Old maps indicate that the site was once a section of field of a much larger farm.

Ended up finding some decorative "whatsits" and some old square nails. I did end up digging a decent older flat button and a nice "Philadelphia Police" button. Dug a large oblong copper disc. I presume it was a colonial era coin, possibly counterfeit due to its thin planchet. There are no identifiable markings on either side of it. Lastly, I dug my best target, an 1825 Matron Head Large Cent in superb condition. Not only is it my first ever Matron Head large cent, but it is my finest copper coin ever dug. In the past I have dug colonials and Draped Bust cents, so now a Matron Head is one I can cross off my list. Thanks for looking.

Note: All targets were between 4-6" deep. The unidentifiable copper disc was 8-10" deep. It weighs 10.6 grams, has a very thin planchet, and is roughly as big as a Canadian bank token.

 

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[Don in SJ]

Nice to start your fall hunt off with a nice Large Cent! Looks like a N-9 variety. 1825 Large Cent - Newcomb 9 I would be positive on the ID if there was a visible square like defect under the base of letter T in CENT, but cannot tell from your photo, but everything else seems to match for details of the N-9....... can't help you with the blank copper, nothing to go on for identifying.

 

[NJLargeCent]

The LC is in superb condition indeed. Devoid of the usual Jersey wear. Great kick-off to your fall season. Best of luck on future hunts at that locale.

 

[DocBeav]

Could the blank copper piece be some sort of copper slug? Looks like it was "attached" to something at one point based on the 2 small cuts on the edge.

 

[TNGUNS]

Now that my friend is awesome. About as clean as you could hope for on a copper that old.

 

[Brian W]

That copper is in very nice condition.. Congrats

 

[CASPER-2]

 

[Bubba65]

Congrats on a great looking Copper

 

[Steve in PA]

That is a pretty one there!

 

[Argentium]

Man, that is a very nice large cent - I'd be stoked to find one like that .

 

[g-olden years]

Congrats on your beautiful Matron Head cent! What a happy way to begin a new season of detecting. Great button too.
On t-net this past month, I've been amazed at the many older coins dug in very good condition -- seems everyone's on a roll. Andi

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Nice finds from your new area. The LC is sweet, but the Philly police button is the find of the day IMO!

 

[Ifoundit69]

Nice score on the button and L.C , maybe you can try some bee's wax to bring out a little detail on the other item ..

 

[TNGUNS]

Everybody is killing me with these awesome LC's. I have been in 3 old home sites that date to 1812 (when little ghost town started) and one possibly earlier. Flat buttons galore and not a coin one. The buttons are awesome as well. Congrats on a great hunt.

 

[justdugcrazy]

Wow what a find!!!! Congrats keep digging and keep posting