1775 King George III half penny

[kschae4]

Finally broke through the 1800 barrier and found this 1775 King George III half penny at 8-9 inches on property that I had hit pretty hard over the last few years but obviously had missed with the land star. TID bounced between 36-37 but the tone sounded higher, like a barber or merc dime. Thought it was a slug or a washer about quarter size, but when brushed some soil away,I saw the patina and waited until I got home to clean it. Quick bath in both warm soapy water then olive oil before pics taken. Stats:coin/auto-sens/high density. Thanks for viewing.

Reference:
http://www.tortugatrading.com/engine/inspect.asp?Item=1151&Filter=Rare+Coins,+Currency

 

[bunker314]

Unbelievable Ken! That is awesome. Congrats on that. Before the birth of our nation. The same year that the Marine Corps was formed! You sure you want to go to California now?
Great job,
Bunker

 

[Prep1957]

Nice find,sounds like a great hunt, it only takes one good find to make your whole day.

 

[kschae4]

Bunky, Prep, I appreciate it and it sure did make my day. Hoping NorCal doesn't get too hot & dry to before I get out there for father's day and maybe try my luck at gold panning/detecting/dredging.

 

[Goldstrike]

A great find!!!....now there is a coin with some history! Who knows who held that coin before you had a chance to hold it!!! HH

 

[kschae4]

Thanks Goldstrike. Yes, I did wonder how long ago someone may've held it last. I'm sure you had even older coins recovered, when you were recently hunting in England.

 

[retorted]

Very cool find indeed. When you come to visit Billybob we'll have to try to find some time to unearth some west coast treasure.

 

[kschae4]

Retorted, thanks much. Looking forward to meeting up with you & Billybob.

 

[lud]

RAD!

 

[kschae4]

lud, thanks much. was back there last week, only coin of note was a worn '06 ih.