1800 Draped Bust LC, Mass. civil war button, And more from the hay field !!

 I headed off to my little corner of history this morning for a few hours.  After finding my first Colonial here yesterday, I was saying to myself "there is more". Not disapointed.......

 The first hole of the morning was the axe head. Go figure, I had to carry that in my pouch for the next two hours.  A little while later the small buckle showed up. The next keeper was the Tombac button. This one is a little different than any other that I have dug. The next target was Draped Bust #4 from the field! Once again just a whisper. Very deep, maybe ten inches. Right out of the ground in the best condition possible!  I knew right away that I had a variety also, 1800, 80 over 79. Getting kinda used to finding these, so in my watch pocket it goes and back to swinging. 
 I searched for another hour and added the large flat button to the days keepers.  On the walk through the field home, swinging wildly "as it always happens" I get a signal that is telling me possibly a copper cent, 30/32 on my minelab. pinpointed and out came the final find of the morning.....  Massachusettes Civil War button?  I think I am right.....

 I am going to do a couple of posts.  I took my camera with me today

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Beautiful drapped bust man

HH Jer

that is a beauty of a coin !!!!

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  Now there's my kind of a day, both a great button and a coin!     I hope to be so lucky over the next two days! 

  I agree, you can't hope for better condition out of most dirt.

Great finds Packrat. Amazing relief on the back of that overdated large cent! The button looks like an Albert MS32 B.

My god thats the best dug Drape Bust large cent I"ve ever seen. And that button is friggin awesome...Gotta love scovill's.

  Now there's my kind of a day, both a great button and a coin!     I hope to be so lucky over the next two days! 

  I agree, you can't hope for better condition out of most dirt.

 I woud not worry if I were you.  You seem to have " LUCKY " tatooed on your forehead



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  Now there's my kind of a day, both a great button and a coin!     I hope to be so lucky over the next two days! 

  I agree, you can't hope for better condition out of most dirt.

 I woud not worry if I were you.  You seem to have " LUCKY " tatooed on your forehead



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   Please just don't wipe it off for two more days! 

Beautiful finds! That button appears to be an Albert's MS 31. Nice!
Mike

Great finds Packrat. Amazing relief on the back of that overdated large cent! The button looks like an Albert MS32 B.

  Am I right?  Civil War?   Is there any more info to know about this button?


  Thank You for the help,      VPR

"That button appears to be an Albert's MS 31. "

Brnn, check again, I believe the 31 is nearly flat and has tighter curve to the scroll then the 32?.

Very nice Draped Bust. I have one soaking in olive oil, but it has heavy wear on it.

VPR,those are awesome finds man!!

What a great field!   The 1800 is one of eleven varieties that are overdates, I was hoping yours was anything but Sheldon 196, but it is a Sheldon 196. (The only variety that is Very Common of the eleven. ) http://www.largecents.net/collection/1800drbust.html

Your button, I have not looked at the front at all, just the backmark and a bit hard to say with 100% certainty, but it looks like the backmark of the one in Tice's book (Fig 6-5) that says 1860s-1870s.  So it is possible a CW era button, but not certain based on that range of possible dates.

Don

What a great field!   The 1800 is one of eleven varieties that are overdates, I was hoping yours was anything but Sheldon 196, but it is a Sheldon 196. (The only variety that is Very Common of the eleven. ) http://www.largecents.net/collection/1800drbust.html

Your button, I have not looked at the front at all, just the backmark and a bit hard to say with 100% certainty, but it looks like the backmark of the one in Tice's book (Fig 6-5) that says 1860s-1870s.  So it is possible a CW era button, but not certain based on that range of possible dates.

Don

  Thank You Don.  I was hopeing you would show up
 I was just now looking at PENNY WHIMSY !!   196 is what I was seeing too.   Who cares what the variety is   Look at the condition of this baby !!   

 I am out of peroxid right now     The MRS. has gone on a mercy run for me

 I want to touch up a spot on both sides with a Q-tip and call it done.

 I will post an "after" pic when it is done.   In fact I will post all four

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Great finds Packrat. Amazing relief on the back of that overdated large cent! The button looks like an Albert MS32 B.

Jumped right out at me as well..SWEET DIGS!!!
HH
~Nash~

Your coin really needs no more cleaning other than wet q-tips to remove what is left, don't overdue it where those blue/green areas are showing on the rim.

Yes, great detail, certain years had a better relief strike than others and evidently yours is one of them, I believe I have a 1798 that is similar in raised detail..

Man, you are killing it up there. The detail on the LC is amazing. Great pics too...

The Mass. button is unbelievable as well...

Keep 'em coming !!!

Brian in MA

Very nice ! That site has been realy good to you to say the least ! I'd bet that there's a ton more good find's just waiting.........for me to come help ya !!!!!     

VP, that is a killer field you are working there.  This should really motivate you to start doing research on early sites in your area!  You must get on the Colonial train with us!

VP, that is a killer field you are working there.  This should really motivate you to start doing research on early sites in your area!  You must get on the Colonial train with us!

 I agree on the Colonial train.  I have only been swinging a MD for three years now.  I never really have done any research. I just hit the old spots that I know of from growing up arround here. 
 I may ask for some Research tips this winter

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Great coin and buttons. Looks like a great field.

VP, that is a killer field you are working there.  This should really motivate you to start doing research on early sites in your area!  You must get on the Colonial train with us!

 I agree on the Colonial train.  I have only been swinging a MD for three years now.  I never really have done any research. I just hit the old spots that I know of from growing up arround here. 
 I may ask for some Research tips this winter

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Looks like we can include you in the Colonial fever. This sickness can never be cured and is highly contagious. I have been bitten for 4 years or so and am approaching my 100th copper. Research away my man. What a field you have there.
Chris

Thats a good dig there,love the LC

 Here is the 1800 cleaned up, and a group shot of all the large copper from the field so far.

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More great finds from your field. That cent is amazing. Congrats.

That coin is in amazing condition 

Congrats VPR          Lost but uncirculated for 200+years condition  Man now that is incredible ! Nice button 2 .  Real nice up there   

Wow what a gorgeous large cent and that button is a killer too!

Awesome finds VPR! Congrats!

HH
John

Heck, That Draped is a Banner Find in my opinion. Never seen one that good before. Beautiful finds VPR

That 1800 LC is breathtaking.

artorius

That is a beautiful draped bust.  Congrats on some great hunts!

 Needless to say....  This field is GOOD to copper.  Watch for more posts from this spot because I am sure there is more to find.

 Also watch for my year end post for this spot.


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[John 3:16]

That's a really exciting find.  Looks like you've spent a lot of time at that site and it's paying off.   Congrats on the draped bust, that has to be one of the nicest condition dug coppers I've seen on here.

HH,
Rusted

Hey VermontPR those are some great looking coppers.  The Mass. button is sweet too, I have one of those in my collection found it years ago.  Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!

Bubba65

Man, that's gotta be the nicest Large Cent I've ever seen dug ! Sometimes you get a decent front or back but all most never both. Wow 

Beautiful Digs, Mr. Lucky!

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Yep exact same coins we have! except yours is in better shape.

nice coins bud!! looks like that one is a 80 over79 variety. congrats willy

Wow, definately a fist pumper. When a draped is found i pump my fist and sceam to myself YES YES as I am sure you did. Your freindly soil sure kept the pretty girl looking good.
Marty

VPR..........CONGRATS!!!!!!    The Hogge

Man, that is one sweet DB LC. That is a beautiful area you are hunting. What a great hobby.

those are some sweet finds
congrats!

 :hello:Great diggs, the field is huge!
vermonster

Thanks everyone for the replies !

 I will be doing a post soon with the totals from this field.  Alot of good stuff....



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