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After finding that nice 2 Reale last Sunday, I HAD to get back there first chance and poke some more. About 15 min after starting I got a nice signal near the edge of a fallen tree. Only about 2 inches down - a WILLIAM copper !! I could tell even through the dirt that it was in decent shape. I've only ever found one other and the only thing that was visible were the first three letters of William (GVI). The coin cleaned up beautiful for a copper (from Connecticut soil).
The date appears to be 1701 or 1702 (the last # looks like a "1" but it's slanted. Also the "0" looks like it's struck over a "1".
I found another copper but it's toasted. Also a musket ball, a button, key and buffalo nickel in the same hole, and a copper ring.
The last item I need help with. It's about 2+1/2 in by 3+1/2 in and marked "PATD MARCH 2, 1875". Any ideas?
Thanks for sharing. Bruce

Nice, ancient dig mate!

Very nice digs Bruce. Nice old copper and I like the old key. HH.

Eddie

Nice hunt Bruce. I've never dug a William copper before

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Here's the link to my field test post containing over 60 different hunts of various coil tests...comparisons...nicer finds...etc..:
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1055627,1055627#msg-1055627

Been swingin' the coil since 1972
Started out in 1972 with a Jetco Detector...then the late 70's with a Whites 6000....then in 1981 went to a Bounty Hunter VLF TR 840...then in the early 1980's I went to a Whites 6000 Di Pro...mid 80's I went to a Whites Eagle II SL...Late 80's/Early 90's I went to the Whites XLT...1990's I used the Fisher CZ5, CZ6, CZ7, 7aPro, and CZ70Pro...Started using Minelabs in 1999
with a brief stint on the Musketeer while also using the CZ's...then in 2002 I switched to the Minelab Explorers and currently use an Explorer 2, SE, SEPro, and E-trac with an arsenal of coils

Here's the story of my BEST FIND EVER.:
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,876944,876944#msg-876944

"Metal detecting is an escape for me and allows me to find some much needed peace and solace.
Being able to clear my head...even if only for that short while...is much more meaningful than any amount of finds that end up in my pouch" "Quote ME"

Thats an old spot your searching, I never did find a coin from the17th centrey, not yet anyway. vary nice finds, I like that key too.....

Nice hunt DRKP.

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Minelab Explorer SE and ctx3030

"Making false accusations at people or their finds in order to make yourself feel like a "king" only makes you look like the court "jester"....and others will see it too. Quote Anonymous

Why copy someone else's style and try try and impress others?...it's just makes you a "wannabe" Quote Anonymous

Really nice finds Bruce and to think almost into the 1600s.

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Detecting since 1979
Findmall Member since 2000
Started out with a 840 VLF/TR. Then I have owned a 5900, 6000Di, 6000Di Pro, XLT and a DFX, CZ6 CZ6a, CZ7.
Started using in 2000 with a XS . Then I have used and owned the XS-S, SE.
I currently still swing my XS-II I bought late 2002 and have a SE-Pro as a back-up. I also have some coils and use the Sun-Ray X1 probe and DetectorPro "Grey Ghost Originals"

Favorite find ever a 1834 Half Dime (14 years ago)
Oldest coin ever found a 1734 Real (10 years ago)

A yard that produced Seated, Two Center, SLQ and more.
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1799195,1799195
Oldest coin of 2012 hunting season a 1786 Real.
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1661614,1661614
An amazing day that scratched one of the bucket list with an 1857 Flying Eagle Cent.
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1795264,1795264

Thanks for the feedback all!
BTW the date IS 1701 - I was informed by an authority that 1701 was the last year for this type.
Bruce

Wow....1701. That is quite s find.

I love that coin!! Can't call that one a "Slick Willie!"

You are on a big roll Bruce. Congrats.

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Minelab Explorer SE and ctx3030

"Making false accusations at people or their finds in order to make yourself feel like a "king" only makes you look like the court "jester"....and others will see it too. Quote Anonymous

Why copy someone else's style and try try and impress others?...it's just makes you a "wannabe" Quote Anonymous

The whatzit looks like an old double hung window cam lock. Nice finds.

Nice old relics ! Congrats !!

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2013 digs :

Silver - 3
Wheats - 11

Northern Minnesota
Minelab Explorer SE Pro
Garrett AT Pro

Great old find drkp.

Nice old copper!