Maybe the Coolest Find Yet

[jeffc]

This is a follow-up to the fantastic multi-day hunt that yielded nearly 200 coins, six rings, and the usual suspects. I am not sure what this is. I am assuming it is a coin. It rings up as copper and the only markings are what can be seen in the photos. Perhaps someone can chime in. As you can see, it is very encrusted. I am not sure what, if anything, can be done to remove it. We have had one documented shipwreck in the area. Wouldn't it be nice...?

 

[bootyhoundpa]

I imagine electrolysis would be best method...hope its a winner...

 

[KinTN]

I'd do the alternating freezing and thawing first. Meanwhile, I'm going with old coin- Congrats!

 

[jeffc]

I am somewhat familiar with the method. Could this be done as a project; or, does it require a special setup?

 

[nagov]

Interesting find and I'm hoping it is an old one but I wouldn't "experiment" with it using any method of cleaning in fear that more damage then good would be done. I would suggest further research on artifact/old coin cleaning processes done by "professionals" and get in touch with some that have found treasure coast coins and how they proceeded with cleaning their finds....don't screw up a potential find of a lifetime!
Good luck and keep us up to date with what you find out about it.....

Cliff

 

[jeffc]

Thanks, Cliff. Sounds like some great advice.

 

[jeffc]

Perhaps it is not the coolest find. Did some light cleaning and discovered four fateful letters...COPY.

It was fun while it lasted. Thanks to all those that chimed in.

 

[diverdrew]

Sure was exciting untill you found that though wasn't it?!

 

[jeffc]

That is putting it lightly...

 

[Florida Keys Pirate]

And you know some idiot through that out there on purpose.

 

[seeker41]

ahhhh crap!! i was going to say dont get your hopes up. too bad and sooooo disappointing!

chuck.

 

[jeffc]

One of my hunting buddies from the same area had the same thing happen last summer. And yes, I agree it was an act of sabotage...lol.

 

[Sanderling]

Had a similar find earlier this year. I was also excited as you just don't see these very often at Daytona. It does not say copy on it, but three different knowledegable people told me it was a replica. It is the size of a nickel and it was just too round. One of the "experts" pointed out that the bezel was acutally part of the coin. Still, it was an exciting find.

 

[jeffc]

Maybe I will find the real McCoy some day. Not this weekend though. Have to send the CTX in for repair...fortunately, I have a few backup units.

 

[Sanderling]

Hoping you do Jeff . The journey is half the fun.

 

[jeffc]

Thanks, S. Today was a rotten one. My CTX is on the way back for repair. My CZ headset gave out and my HH Pulse has a cracked coil. Suffice to say, no detecting today...almost picked up an Excal locally just to go out.

 

[Sanderling]

You know what they say Jeff, trouble comes in threes. Hope things improve for you. You up in the Jax area? Saw a post you made about Amelia Island. My wife and I were up in Fernandina a few weeks back, but I did not get a chance to do any MD'ing. How is the detecting around Amelia/Fernandina area? I've been at St. Augustine Beach a few times, but not much luck there. Better luck in the Daytona area although I have not found anything interesting for a few months now.

 

[jeffc]

Amelia Island is hit and miss. There are a few locals who detect the area regularly. Jax Beach is the same...heavily detected too.

 

[Sanderling]

Thanks for the info. Daytona is heavily detected too, but I still manage to find coins and the occasional ring. There has been a series of high tides recently and that always seems to improve the finds. Keep on swingin'.