Oct 23, 2010: 1700s King George III halfpence

pcgs69

Got out to the same field again yesterday. Picked up this item - the only coin. Apparently (according to a member on Treasurenet) it's some sort of 1700s King George III halfpence (possibly/probably a counterfeit). Either way, still a neat find even though it's pretty much toast. The reverse is obliterated, so no pics needed of that.

ormandh

Very nice! I like finding these older coins! It's a shame that these coins do not do well in most soil conditions. -Dan

ricko

Old copper suffers in many soil types, yet usually remains stable in sandy soils (not beach sand). Cheers, RickO

pocketpiececommems

Did you do some research on this field before you found it?

30AnvZ28

Im really beginning to dislike you... hahaha.

I havent found even a wheat cent. The only "notable" thing I found was a 1927 Brunswick Chauffeur Badge.

pcgs69

<< <i>Did you do some research on this field before you found it? >>



It's a field that's attached to the oldest house in the town its in. So, not too much research needed other than talking to the owner. He said the house was built in 1768. It looked old, but certainly not 230 years old!

johnny9434

i agree pcgs. new england is full of places like that its pretty darned good