1785 Nova Constellatio Copper

[FooserPaul]

Hello all!

I got out friday night and nabbed that KG II (Young George might be 1737)... and headed back to this site this am...

This site has been great for me... US Half Cent, Draped Bust LC, 1926 Matron Head US Large Cent, 6 Indians, 1902 Barber, 1950 Roosie, and a fist full of wheat backs...

So this am I was back just after the dew was drying up...

I got a few wheat back's early... Then is was fast back to back Merc's 1935 and 1937...

I had 3 wheat pennies and 2 merc's and was about to call it to head back for NFL kick off @ 1pm... I move over to near where I recoverd the 1864 Indian Head on friday night... and got a blip of a 12/42 signal burried on the 12" depth meter...

The red handle of the Lesche was under the edge of the hole... So that is 12+ inches... 14 inches ??

Anywho... Here it is...

The reverse... No so good... but look like Large US and Pointed Rays...

The Totals:

HH ALL!
Paul

 

[Louisiana Ken]

Awsome coin!

 

[utahshovelhead]

Totally Awesome!

 

[Goes4ever]

I have never even heard of or seen that coin........simply amazing!

 

[FooserPaul]

The US mint did not start to issue coins until 1795... up till then we produced state coins and a few pattern coins like this one... 13 rays with 13 starts... Nova Constellatio - New Constallation...

More Detailed Info Here !!

 

[etracjoe]

What an awesome find........Keep up the good work and thanks for the posts!

 

[NebTrac]

Hey Paul! Thanks for the story and the pictures and thank you also for the information on your coin! It's always interesting to see just what you guys back East pull out in terms of coinage!

NebTrac

 

[Cladiator (OR)]

Amazing! I bet you get totally pumped everytime you go out just wondering what you are going to pull out next. Congratulations on the great finds and thanks for sharing the pictures and information.

 

[CONDUCTOR7E]

Way to go Paul! I found one last year.Not your common, everyday copper thats for sure.Mine is the same year and variety.Ultra Congrats!

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

GREAT Job Finding the 1785 Nova !!!

That's my number one goal - to find any type of coin with a readable 1700's date on it !

HH --- Mark

 

[jjaddict]

Wow, awesome find!! Nice video also, as always. Does it have enough detail to tell which variety it is?

 

[Ray-Mo.]

You quit hunting to go watch a football game

 

[Biofilmz]

You mentioned on the youtube video that 1785er gave you a ferrous signal while you were digging it. DId I hear that right? if yes, what kind of signals were you getting?
Thanks and congrats on the awesome finds.

 

[RickIowa2009]

Cool

 

[FooserPaul]

You mentioned on the youtube video that 1785er gave you a ferrous signal while you were digging it. DId I hear that right? if yes, what kind of signals were you getting?
Thanks and congrats on the awesome finds.

Ferrous number were staying in the 20-24 range... but that can happen with a target that deep...

 

[DAN03USMC]

WTG Paul. that is a good looking coin. I haven't been able to find those more unique coppers. keep it up.