Found this old coin while renovating an apartment.

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coinnut
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edited April 9, 2019 1:06PM in World & Ancient Coins Forum


I own an apartment building that was built in 1835. While renovating today I found this old coin behind a wall. It looks like it may be British but I'm not sure. The reverse is worn smooth. It is copper and does not have a reeded edge. It weighs 5.7 grams and is slightly larger than a quarter. Any ideas?

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  • coinnut
    coinnut Posts: 1,434 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks! I think you've nailed it.

  • 291fifth
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    Does that series have "low ball" collectors? If it does you may be rich. ;)

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  • asheland
    asheland Posts: 24,545 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Cool find.

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  • johnny9434
    johnny9434 Posts: 34,094 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    a nice find indeed. it pays to keep an open eye

  • Icollecteverything
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    I believe BillDugan nailed it. It's amazing with just a couple details you can identify this coin.

    When I first saw it I thought it could be an early US State coin, several states had similar designs including Connecticut, New York and Vermont.

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  • ADG
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    Keep renovating!

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  • Timbuk3
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    Sweet find !!! :)

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  • ReadyFireAim
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    Wow...Looks like that thing purchased a lot of stuff before getting lost/retired.

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  • Namvet69
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    If You have any old fireplaces, think about peeking under the hearthstones if you can. I've discovered good luck coins place there by the original owner/builder. Peace Roy

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