Posts: 4117
Colonial, PA
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Posted Jul 29, 2007, 11:25:37 AM |
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Hey, dudes, Paco and I got out to the farm today. Before we even started detecting, we decided to present the kind landowners with a gift. We presented to them a $20 gift certificate to a local restaurant....our exact words, "Enjoy a dinner on us! Thank you for being so kind to allow us to relic hunt on your property." After a further cordial dialogue, Barb had to go to church, Carl needed to feed the oinkers, and we had to do some DETECTING! hehehe
At first, we decided to relic hunt the knoll where my Flying Eagle was recovered. We detected for about 45 minutes with nothing to show for, when I heard, Paco, yell, "Large copper! 1850 cent" In an athletic fashion, I sprinted to my good bud and shook hands with him in an excited fashion, "Good job, dude! You are even good with that junky Classic ID." After further "congratulations" on my part, we detected a little more with zero signals. I stated, "Dude, how about we explore more fields on there property!" So, we ventured our way, walking like a couple of baboons through a cow pasture. A few times during our pasture detecting, we had a few cows charging at us....each time one did, I sprinted, with my detector in hand, away from the furious animal (I think I was giggling, too). With my speed, these cows had no chance in hell to catch me alive. hehehe After about an hour of exploring, I stated, "Dude, these fields are unproductive...for some reason, my "thing" is pointing me to that field...I pointed to the Colonial coin cornfield" hehehe
So, we started to venture our way towards my car to take a break. On several occasions, we had to leap over electric fences...we made it look easy....I just took one step and jumped straight over it and rolled on the ground...thank god for my athletic abilities and my detecting abilities. hehehe On our break, I pointed to the Colonial field again and stated, "We are foos (fools) if we think dat area is devoid of coins!" Foos, I say!"
After the break, we visited the field...after an hour with no sigs, I started to detect my way towards the area where we found the Colonial coins. During that unproductive hour, I, literally, was cursing out loud...thank god the landowners were about two hundred yards away. hehehe Then, I was walking up a row, acting dejected, when I got a reading that brought me to attention. In my mind, I was thinking, "Hmmm...could it be? Hmmm...would it be? Hmmm...it better be, or I'm a quittin'!" Well, the target was giving me a jumpy, but decent copper reading...it pinpointed at 3", so I dug down and there was a large, green disc in the hole. I picked it up, rubbed some dirt off, and saw Mr. Washington's mug....I, literally, yelled, "Holy sh*t! BOO-YA" I knew how rare of a coin this was. I ran to, Paco, who was about a hundred yards away..."Dude, you are going make your pants smelly...check this dude out!" It is a 1793 George Washington Halfpenny. Our happy dance this time was...the jovial gibbons dance. hahaha
Our day ended after that. Once again, it was another memorable day on some historic property.
In the red book, it is stated to be worth $220 in Fine condition and $800 in XF....I am guessing mine is worth around $500...it is the best-shaped Colonial our entire group has dug. Zoy stated, "Find of the year, so far, in our group!" I love this hobby!
*All relics were found on private property with total consent from the landowners.
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Posts: 250
Lima, Ohio Coshocton, Ohio
Detector used: White's MXT
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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 11:29:10 AM |
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AWESOME!!!! You guys are finding some great stuff at that site.WTG!! HH Alan
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Semper Fi! Posts: 1769
Richmond, Indiana
Detector used: Minelab Explorer XS-2, Garrett Ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 11:38:03 AM |
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Not sure I understand the language, but what a great find!! Great shape, and worth the cows chasing you!!
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Posts: 4117
Colonial, PA
Detector used: White's Pro XL
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Reply To This Topic #3 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 11:41:28 AM |
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Not sure I understand the language, but what a great find!! Great shape, and worth the cows chasing you!!
If you are around me enough, you will understand the "Dude" language. hehehe
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Posts: 3011
Austin, TX
Detector used: Whites Eagle Spectrum, Compass X-100, Whites Beach Hunter ID, 2 Whites Spectrum XLT's
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Reply To This Topic #4 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 11:41:41 AM |
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Now that is a nice coin! Way to go, and don't do any cow tipping while you're out there.
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It's better to be thought a fool, then open your mouth and remove all doubt. The definition of average is the best of the worst, and the worst of the best.
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mid-missouri
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Reply To This Topic #5 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 11:43:08 AM |
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WTg!! bud AWSOME find!!!!!! i love it!!!!!!!!!
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Posts: 595
Central Illinois
Detector used: Whites Eagle II SL 90
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Reply To This Topic #6 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 11:44:45 AM |
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Amazing find Kirk! Also a very nice gesture to buy the man`s dinner. I`d hit that place again for sure. WTG HH Coinman66
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Posts: 4600
Western Colorado
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Reply To This Topic #7 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 11:46:44 AM |
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DON'T CLEAN THAT COIN!!
Way to go DUDE!!
Another one for the Banner WOW
I said that right didn't I??
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"Know Guns, Know Freedom. No Guns, No Freedom."
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Posts: 4117
Colonial, PA
Detector used: White's Pro XL
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Reply To This Topic #8 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 11:54:43 AM |
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Thanks, guys, for the replies. I am still floating on Cloud Nine! hahaha
Paco has one heck of a site! It keeps on producing!
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Detector used: White's XLT
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Reply To This Topic #9 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 11:58:14 AM |
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Amazing! And the coin is interesting too.
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Silver farm 07-08: wheats 448, Indians 1, Buffs 19, V nickel 1, War nickels 10, Barber dimes 3, Mercs 32, Roseys 36, Canadian Ed VI dime 1, Barber quarters 2, Washington quarters 20, Walking Liberty Halves 6, Pittsburgh Railways tokens 9, 10k rings 2
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Posts: 4117
Colonial, PA
Detector used: White's Pro XL
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Reply To This Topic #10 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 12:00:14 PM |
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Very nice token!
Is that the plain edge or lettered edge?
Oh, it is the Lettered edge.
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Posts: 4600
Western Colorado
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Reply To This Topic #11 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 12:09:12 PM |
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Kirk, Of course it's lettered on the edge. The US didn't reed the edges of coins until 1836.
OD
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"Know Guns, Know Freedom. No Guns, No Freedom."
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beep beep. Posts: 1781
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Reply To This Topic #12 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 12:12:03 PM |
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Sweet, sweet, find. I don't know about the rest of that BS, but I love the coin.
You mean to say those fields aren't planted in corn or beans? All pasture?
I've got a field I can't wait to hunt when the crops come down. Just a couple hundred yards from an old fort. Hoping for some oldies.
HH Ken
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DISCLAIMER: This poster will more than likely say anything whether you like it or not. Most of the time this poster is okay, but he has his days.
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Posts: 4117
Colonial, PA
Detector used: White's Pro XL
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Reply To This Topic #13 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 12:14:10 PM |
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The area where I found the coin is planted with corn. It is tough to do, but it is well worth it. ;)
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Posts: 3526
North Carolina
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Reply To This Topic #14 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 12:15:42 PM |
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Looks pretty to me > great find 
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That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much....... Robert Lewis Stevenson
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Posts: 301
Shamokin, PA
Detector used: White's Eagle Spectrum
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Reply To This Topic #15 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 12:16:42 PM |
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BOOOOO YAAAAAA back to ya. Congratulations on a great find. Had to check the 2007 Redbook A Guide Book of US Coins, page 79
1793 Ship Halfpenny, Lettered Adge:
Fine $220 VF $450 EF $800 AU $1300 UNC $3000
PS: There is a plain edge too. (rare) If yours was a plain edge, the sky's the limit on the price.........Rich
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Zesty Harley Rider USAF Retired Posts: 10293
Montana
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Reply To This Topic #16 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 12:20:47 PM |
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Holy crap Kirk... awesome freakin find! You SHOULD be floating on cloud nine! Great story and pics... 
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Reply To This Topic #17 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 12:23:16 PM |
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Kirk, Of course it's lettered on the edge. The US didn't reed the edges of coins until 1836.
OD
Um..it isn't a US coin ;) Two versions of this Token was made. One plain edge and one that said: "PAYABLE IN ANGLELSEY, LONDON, OR LIVERPOOL" 1793 WASHINGTON PORTRAIT SHIP HALFPENNY LETTERED EDGE. the prices listed are a lot lower than in kirks redbook though. although they are supposed to be prices a dealer might offer you. in the blue book it says $35 VG,$110 F,250VF,450EF,$700AU and $1650 UNC. way to go Kirk!!
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Posts: 1563
PA
Detector used: White's XL Pro 6000
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Reply To This Topic #18 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 12:36:50 PM |
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I wrote this coin on my 2007 wish list, but it wasn't me who found it!  hehehe So, Kirkie Jerkie, you better hand it over or I will put you in the "cross-faced chicken wing" until you cough it up!  hehe
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Those early PA settlers did too much and that is why coppas are found in abundance!
The Three Datectateers will miles to find the Colonial "stuff"! 
KirkKyleChris (KKC) and to those long-forgotten, coppa-dropping settlers!
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Posts: 5095
ENGLAND
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Reply To This Topic #19 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 12:47:00 PM |
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Now you found a coin I would be happy to find  Nice work!
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TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08 A real man thinks about detecting every 6 seconds
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Detector used: Minealab Explorer2
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Reply To This Topic #20 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 12:52:09 PM |
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Nice Find and thanks for a great story!!!!!!!!! I would have stunk my pants if i found that coin. 
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Posts: 4117
Colonial, PA
Detector used: White's Pro XL
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Reply To This Topic #21 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 01:16:22 PM |
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Thanks, dudes, I am glad you enjoyed my story. I now have 5 Colonials for the year. The year is still young, too! 
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Posts: 6265
North Carolina
Detector used: Tesoro Silver Umax w/9x8 DD coil; Vibra Probe 570
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Reply To This Topic #22 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 01:30:02 PM |
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Kirk, You guy are "milking" that property for all it's worth. What a fantastic find! Congrats to you Mighty Whitey Dude! Also, thanks for another funny post. I LMAO when I read the...."Dude, you are going to make your pants smelly"... quote. Classic.  Save some of those finds for Zoy too. We don't want to read about you been done in by a "crossed face chicken wing".  Great job, MM
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"DON'T NEGLECT IT, DETECT IT"
Oldest coin = 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale Oldest U.S. silver = 1906 "O" Barber dime Oldest U.S. coin = 1800's Coronet LC
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Posts: 4117
Colonial, PA
Detector used: White's Pro XL
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Reply To This Topic #23 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 01:33:40 PM |
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Kirk, You guy are "milking" that property for all it's worth. What a fantastic find! Congrats to you Mighty Whitey Dude! Also, thanks for another funny post. I LMAO when I read the...."Dude, you are going to make your pants smelly"... quote. Classic.  Save some of those finds for Zoy too. We don't want to read about you been done in by a "crossed face chicken wing".  Great job, MM Thanks, MM, I just love to bring our adventures to life. What you read, is what happened, seriously. This has to be the best hobby in the world...also, spending time with a good friend makes it even better. The memories will always be there! Thanks, bud, for the kind words. Oh, the "crossed face chicken wing" hasn't happened yet. Maybe I should "cross face" his machine! hahaha
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Posts: 6265
North Carolina
Detector used: Tesoro Silver Umax w/9x8 DD coil; Vibra Probe 570
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Reply To This Topic #24 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 01:37:11 PM |
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You guys crack me up!  I bet it's a blast hunting with your group. Great job, MM
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"DON'T NEGLECT IT, DETECT IT"
Oldest coin = 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale Oldest U.S. silver = 1906 "O" Barber dime Oldest U.S. coin = 1800's Coronet LC
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Reply To This Topic #25 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 01:40:17 PM |
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That's a beautiful find man.
I love them colonial sites. First one I have seen. Thank god it held up over the years. Every now and then you get lucky and the good one comes up in nice soil.
HH Jer
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Reply To This Topic #26 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 01:53:59 PM |
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YO KIRK, THIS IS PACO, YOU SURE KNOW HOW TO SNIFF OUT THOSE COLONIALS............SO SWEET......CAN`T WAIT TO HIT AGAIN......
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Reply To This Topic #27 Posted Jul 29, 2007, 02:02:35 PM |
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Most excellent!
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Posts: 4117
Colonial, PA
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