Oldest Coin Yet/Beautiful Site

[Ahab8]

First day that I've had no work obligations in a long time. I normally only hunt very old sites but decided to stop at a sliding hill not a quarter of a mile from my house. Found lots of new coins and surprisingly what looks to be a round ball that struck something. The area I live in is very old so it's not that crazy. I also found a little silver Komodo dragon looking thing. I only spent an hour or so there then headed for my new site. It's an 80 acre point between two rivers that run into a bay. I got permission to hunt there after sending a hand written card to the property owners. They said I could hunt there and I promptly offered to help out with tree work they needed help with on there enormous property. This is also the site of one of the original settlements in my town. I spent hours digging shotgun shells and other bullets. Also dug 4 wheat pennies in one hole. I was pretty dejected as I started heading back towards my truck. Not far back down the trail I saw a little clearing that I decided to check. I dug a couple coins within ten minutes but had to head home. I didn't get too excited as I couldn't see anything on them. Got home and as the dirt started coming off I saw that I had something decent. First one was an 1865 shield 2 cent. The other I what I believe is a king georgvius II. I believe its 1757 but am still working on it . So this was great in two ways . I found my oldest coin and I found a very old sweet spot on this huge property. Fun day

 

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[Argentium]

Nice artifacts ! that 2 cent piece is sweet - the buckle aint too shabby either .

 

[jewelerguy]

great finds!

 

[dfx-kevin]

Congratulations, good deal on helping out with their property

 

[Greylock]

That two cent looks great and the shoe buckle is a great score.

 

[Ahab8]

Thanks Greylock. I honestly wasn't sure what kind of buckle that was or the age of it. I appreciate the info. That shield did clean up really well. I was surprised. Any idea how old that buckle may be? Thanks again

 

[TNGUNS]

You are tearing it up Ahab. The Colonial era buckle is a spectacular find. Been hunting many years and never got a 2 cent piece or the really old coppers. Many years since I have dug an LC even. Congrats on some great finds my friend.

 

[Gunrunner61]

All your finds are cool !BUT! man that 2 cent piece is killer

 

[Ahab8]

Thanks TN Guns. Always appreciate your supportive words. I'm really lucky to be in an old area and to have access to some great sites. I've only been detecting for 2 months and feel very fortunate to have made some great finds. Had no idea that buckle was that old. I'm also lucky that I seem to be the only one in my area that detects. I have never seen or heard of anyone detecting around here. My little town I'm Maine was settled in the late 1600s so I'm fortunate in that way too. Thanks again buddy

 

[Squatty]

Awesome finds.

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

The buckle is probably mid to late 1700's, and is more complete than any I've got so far.
I'm wondering with what looks like black stuff on it (or is it black) was that in a fire, found in, or very near the water ? If that is black oxidation, it "just might" be silver.

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Great finds, the 2 cent piece is awesome! Congrats!

 

[Ahab8]

Thanks Rick. That was pre cleaned. Here it is after a quick scrub

 

[Greylock]

Thanks Rick. That was pre cleaned. Here it is after a quick scrub

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Looks good cleaned up. Rick is correct about the age.

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

Well I'm not thinking silver any more, but it is strange to see black on copper / brass.
I'm always amazed when the tiny hinge pin has not rotted away.
I think you may be on the hot spot now.
Good luck.

 

[Gary1963]

Great finds, you never know when and where lightning will strike.

 

[pepperj]

Looks like you have a great little spot to return to, congrats on the coppers and the buckle.

 

[Iron Patch]

Gotta head back to that place!

Halfpenny is likely 1751. Genuine issues stopped at 1754.

 

[Kevin8302]

Great finds!!!!!! Keep up good work!

 

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