✅ SOLVED Old copper but which one

[pax_in_ma]

Hi guys,

Found this VERY worn out copper this morning. Very thin. I know it's a long shot but are you able to ID it. I believe I see a D. If that's correct it's the only identifiable feature of the coin. Was found in an eastern Massachusetts colonial field.

Also found the Merc today but in a different field.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Patrick [

 

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[Loco-Digger]

Congrats on the 2 nice digs. Sorry I can't help with the copper.

 

[Mackaydon]

Might also be a token.
Looks like the Merc has been 'cleaned' with a Brillo pad; hopefully, not.
Don....

 

[Bramblefind]

It may be a 1600s French coin. Similar to this one - also found in Mass.

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/146228-1655-coin-some-letters-readable-back.html

Attached photo is a non-dug example for reference.

 

[pax_in_ma]

It may be a 1600s French coin. Similar to this one - also found in Mass.

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/146228-1655-coin-some-letters-readable-back.html

Attached photo is a non-dug example for reference.

I think that's it. I thought I was seeing an E after the D. Has to be it. What do you guys suggest I do to better clean it. So far I only used a toothpick to remove the dirt. Olive oil?

 

[Crispin]

Out of curiosity...is it the size of a quarter?

 

[jwarner51]

I think that's it. I thought I was seeing an E after the D. Has to be it. What do you guys suggest I do to better clean it. So far I only used a toothpick to remove the dirt. Olive oil?

I'm not so sure the "D" on your coin seems higher up than the "DE" shown in the reference photo.

 

[pax_in_ma]

Out of curiosity...is it the size of a quarter?

From researching the Net, the Liard should be 23mm in diameter. Wanted a caliper for a long time. Had to get it for this one. :-)

 

[Mackaydon]

Save your money and just use the MM/CM side of your ruler.
Don......

 

[Iron Patch]

It may be a 1600s French coin. Similar to this one - also found in Mass.

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/146228-1655-coin-some-letters-readable-back.html

Attached photo is a non-dug example for reference.

Don't think there's any doubt it is.

 

[pax_in_ma]

It's a confirmed Liard de France


Thanks to Bramblefind for the positive ID. I compared my coin with a picture from the web. Here are the results. Will not be able to get a year out of this one but given when they were minted I doubt I'll ever dig a coin older than this one in the US.