Old NY farm continues to deliver...silver and copper:super:

[Barry NY]

Was again fortunate enough to go back to the fields that have delivered the old 1730's British copper and the 1818 Coronet Large Cent.
I was pleased that all three of us got both silver and copper.
The silver cleaned up real well - it's a Capped Bust half-dime 1829 - my oldest silver to date. Sorry the pictures do not do it justice - the detailing on this tiny coin is amazing. I first thought it was a button because i didn't know there were coins this small - well this was a great way to learn!!

Also, managed to make out what the large copper was. The Reverse is in much better condition than the Front. From the book it looks like it can only be a "Coinage of the States" Connecticut 1786/1787 Mailed bust facing left. Wow - these sites continue to deliver old copper. Too bad the cooper gets so destroyed in the elements.

Happy Hunting

 

[terrywl]

Wow, great finds!

 

[CT Todd]

thats a sweet coin for sure and your oldest is a plus for you too.Congrats

 

[CONDUCTOR7E]

Sweet Bust dime! Congrats!

 

[Crash620]

That half dime sure is a beauty!

 

[mike - in]

n/t

 

[Ken (iowa)]

Great finds Barry! Looks like you found a great place to hunt. I'd hit that place again and again. Good luck and keep up the good work. Ken

 

[OldBeechnut]

Very Nice Half Dime Barry, this site is really a great location. Can't wait to see what your next adventure produces, thanks for sharing... Joe

 

[oldcoins]

I am from upstate New-york and got recently my etrack.I am amazed by your results and your adventures.I have found only trash and nails .How do you do it? I need you advise and know how Barry.Thanks for your help.Nick

 

[Johnlightning]

n/t

 

[Dig]

Now for us newbs...what condition would you say that coin is in?

 

[Barry NY]

OldCoins - I am a rookie myself. I took the advise and know how from everyone here on this forum. I coupled that with my Minelab Excalibur experience this summer (as I started my detecting hobby in mid-June of this year) and learned to use my ears to ascertain a target's identification. The target ID screen helps you a lot but your ears tell a much more robust story.

I have been so very fortunate to be continually invited back to a farming area that has been producing great items: coins, buttons and relics for many, many years for my detecting buddies. They covered my head with a black hood, threw me in the back of their truck and then made me swear that I would never go back to these spots, by myself, after we had arrived. My word and their trust has earned the repeat invites. And please don't forget that Long Island, NY has a very long settlement history dating to the mid 1600's and saw quite a bit of Revolutionary war action - so any farms still standing have been that way since settlement began.

That being said, I did have one of the guys "set me up" with his personal settings on the ETRAC - but the plain and simple is that it takes a lot of usage time and patience to really learn the unit. Trust me - I am walking by good stuff every time I go out and am also digging my share of junk like everyone else.

At the end of the day, you need to find a hunting spot that has the potential to deliver the goods and keep going back until it's cleaned out. Learning and gaining confidence each and every time. The ETRAC may be one of the best machines ever made - at this point in time.

Dig - there are a few scratches on the front - you can see the big one running up from the "9". The coin looks great, but i believe the condition may be a G at best. To me however - it's in perfect condition and priceless....

 

[oldcoins]

"They covered my head with a black hood, threw me in the back of their truck and then made me swear that I would never go back to these spots, by myself, after we had arrived. My word and their trust has earned the repeat invites. "
Barry, you get me confused and that you might think that I am a redneck up from the north.Do I have to go through all that to use my etrack.Thank for your answer.Nick

 

[Barry NY]

Nah - i was just joking....about the black hood....