Rare George Washington Halfpenny (Poll added)

Back for another look at your little beauty bro,
still drooling over it. Such a cool find!

Hope it's the start of a colonostreak for ya!

Smiles!
BDoo

I'm still drooling over it...hahaha. So far, I have 5 Colonials for the year. My goal was 4, so I passed it.

I hope I am on a streak. But, I would like to see Paco get the next one. It would be cool.

Back for another look at your little beauty bro,
still drooling over it. Such a cool find!

Hope it's the start of a colonostreak for ya!

Smiles!
BDoo

I'm still drooling over it...hahaha. So far, I have 5 Colonials for the year. My goal was 4, so I passed it.

I hope I am on a streak. But, I would like to see Paco get the next one. It would be cool.

You have such a great attitude... dude. Very refreshing!

Here's to Paco colonialising soon.
Think "domination" Paco!! Good luck.

I have already passed last years coin total and face value total so I have nuttin to complain about. Just love getting out and swinging!

Good luck bro K

Smiles!
BDoo

very nice find Kirk! that's a good spot! Great condition too!

I could slab it for you, Kirkie!  My slab method on the halfpenny: two pieces of wheat bread with light mayo, one onion, one tomato, one 1793 George Washington halfpenny, and one heck of an appetite.   

I could slab it for you, Kirkie!  My slab method on the halfpenny: two pieces of wheat bread with light mayo, one onion, one tomato, one 1793 George Washington halfpenny, and one heck of an appetite.   

I could slab it...my fist across your detector.

I might have a 1793 George Washington halfpenny slab sandwich for dinner tonight!  

I might have a 1793 George Washington halfpenny slab sandwich for dinner tonight!  

You should have an envious sanmich

I'm going to give your detector a knuckle sandwich!

I'm going to give your detector a knuckle sandwich!

Then, I will have to punt your detector out into the street.

I'm going to give your detector a knuckle sandwich!

Then, I will have to punt your detector out into the street.

You 2 should get a room...This flirting has gone on long enough...

I say it again: the best hobby ever!

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What I find interesting is that we never had a ship on our coinage until 1937, see a similar one above.  Funny enough it was called a Ship halfpenny, wonder if there is a link??

Updated:

Having just read about it, the ship was modelled on a British Token.  These were toterated illegal coinage but not offical.  So the first time a ship was used on offical coinage was 1937.

The real Irony about that Half Penny was that the USA in it's attempt to completely seperate from england didn't want to use the same monitary system. They abandoned the Pennyand went for something a little easier to use. Our dollar is divided into 100 parts called cents, The One Cent is the coin that America has used from the beginning as it's standard of currency,
We don't make pennies, I hope we never do.

The real Irony about that Half Penny was that the USA in it's attempt to completely seperate from england didn't want to use the same monitary system. They abandoned the Pennyand went for something a little easier to use. Our dollar is divided into 100 parts called cents, The One Cent is the coin that America has used from the beginning as it's standard of currency,
We don't make pennies, I hope we never do.

Effectively since 1967 when we went decimal we have Cents as well, we just call them Pennies.  Before 1967 there was 12 Pence to the Shilling.  20 Shilling in a pound, therefore 240 Pennies to the Pound.
Now we have 100 Pence to the Pound (Cent??)

Thinking about it now, I own an awesome piece of American history.

Thinking about it now, I own an awesome piece of American history.

Yeap, but you can do better ;)  Keep digging.

I hope I can do better. I have a feeling one of us, in my group, will find a Draped wilver.

All can say is "Dude" that is one nice coin and where are you guys from in Pa? I grew up in Pittsburgh and just moved to Fredericksburg Va last year.
I should be posting the new finds from Va. soon but having resizing issues new to this part of the hobby. Found many many great things in Pa but nothing like that coin!!!
Rebel Man Va

All can say is "Dude" that is one nice coin and where are you guys from in Pa? I grew up in Pittsburgh and just moved to Fredericksburg Va last year.
I should be posting the new finds from Va. soon but having resizing issues new to this part of the hobby. Found many many great things in Pa but nothing like that coin!!!
Rebel Man Va

I am just very blessed to live in a county full of history. I live in Central PA. I know for sure, I will top this find...one of these days. I will not give up now! hehehe

Now, when my family members call me, "Obsessed," I will say, "Get a REAL hobby!" hahahaHAHA ;)

Now, when my family members call me, "Obsessed," I will say, "Get a REAL hobby!" hahahaHAHA

haha. I like the way you think. Besides, it's just so much fun!

Now, when my family members call me, "Obsessed," I will say, "Get a REAL hobby!" hahahaHAHA

haha. I like the way you think. Besides, it's just so much fun!

I just think a lot of our family members are jealous of our passion (Zoy + Me). Life is too short to worry on trivial pursuits, dudes. Without a hobby, life is super boring.

Ask Paco, he will tell you how "excitable" I get....hahaha...even over the small things. I have to stay away from cotton candy...I act like a child....I get too giddy. hehehe

total respect to da boys in group x91 far out finds big shout for the permisson crack look forward to more of your chop chomping on the finds front massive respect dudes.

In other words well done to all the chaps in your group you all did a tremedous job both in terms of finds and seeking permission. We look forward to hearing more

total respect to da boys in group x91 far out finds big shout for the permisson crack look forward to more of your chop chomping on the finds front massive respect dudes.

In other words well done to all the chaps in your group you all did a tremedous job both in terms of finds and seeking permission. We look forward to hearing more

total respect to da boys in group x91 far out finds big shout for the permisson crack look forward to more of your chop chomping on the finds front massive respect dudes.

Word...

Amen to that!

We must keep the fever high...tell Silver Zeus that!

  Awsome Find. Way to go

Paco and I may get back out to the site. It is hit pretty damn hard, but I know there are some Colonials still there.

I wish the kind farmer would cut his crops and till the field. hahaha

I am starting to think something more than a Colonial homestead was on this field. We found 5 Colonials and I know there has to be at least a few more.

But didn't you say you guys still have 8 of the 10 or so fields to hunt yet? GREAT coin by the way. Yes, hopefully someone finds a Draped wilver or something at the site. That would be awesome.

Dudes, here is what some other dude sent to my email:

Hi kirk!
    This is a magnificent find!!! Although struck in England, these are
actively collected by those interested in Washingtonia.  Because of the
corrosion, I don't know that you could get $100 for it.  Even if you
attempted to clean it, collectors shy away from cleaned coins and this one
would need harsh cleaning.  It's very important in that it was found.  Were
other contemporaneous coins found at the site?  It could help place the time
it was lost.  I'd like to forward your email to a friend - Phil Mossman, who
keeps records of finds like this.  I've never heard of one of these being
found by a detectorist - congratulations!!!

Paco and I may get back out to the site. It is hit pretty damn hard, but I know there are some Colonials still there.

I wish the kind farmer would cut his crops and till the field. hahaha

I am starting to think something more than a Colonial homestead was on this field. We found 5 Colonials and I know there has to be at least a few more.

It is hard to say what exactly could have been there..From the research I have done when we found our colonial field....20 acre field along the Kinderhook creek... We found over 200 coins in this field. These coins became virtually worthless over night when the US made their own coins...SO....they were tossed away...Perhaps the homesite that was there was one of a wealthy person who had an abundance of Colonials?? I guess without going back in time you will never know...Just keep digging and finding what is there...I remember when we found our field o coppa.... It was freshly tilled and we were finding them on the surface. Ahh...The memories!!! Oh BTW it paid to be young at that time...I could out run all the old guys to the coins!!! hehe


Good Luck!!!

Excellent Findings!!!!!! Congrats!!! 

The best part was paco posting!

Paco and I may get back out to the site. It is hit pretty damn hard, but I know there are some Colonials still there.

I wish the kind farmer would cut his crops and till the field. hahaha

I am starting to think something more than a Colonial homestead was on this field. We found 5 Colonials and I know there has to be at least a few more.

It is hard to say what exactly could have been there..From the research I have done when we found our colonial field....20 acre field along the Kinderhook creek... We found over 200 coins in this field. These coins became virtually worthless over night when the US made their own coins...SO....they were tossed away...Perhaps the homesite that was there was one of a wealthy person who had an abundance of Colonials?? I guess without going back in time you will never know...Just keep digging and finding what is there...I remember when we found our field o coppa.... It was freshly tilled and we were finding them on the surface. Ahh...The memories!!! Oh BTW it paid to be young at that time...I could out run all the old guys to the coins!!! hehe


Good Luck!!!

I find it hard to believe that someone would throw coins. I have heard that dudes were carrying Colonials even in the 1800s. You may have come across a tavern or something of high caliber.

Are you gonna slab it Kirk? Nice piece o history! HH
Coinman66

I don't think I am going to. What do you suggest?

i wonder if it would be worth it to send it to a coin conservator to have it professionally cleaned? it may come out looking like a million bucks!

It's great to see people recover these coins.  Your coin looks like it held up well for the age.  Very nice.  Congratulations are in order.

It's great to see people recover these coins.  Your coin looks like it held up well for the age.  Very nice.  Congratulations are in order.

Thanks, bud, I appreciate your interest in my coppa. Send my regards to the Berg gang.

I was one of the dudes who chose "none" on the poll!

I was one of the dudes who chose "none" on the poll!

I knew you would be one of the jealous dudes to pick that option.

very nice who knows you might fimd very old wilver there --- Ivan

wow!!!!!!!!!! what a coin. what a hobby. go find and share more like it.  gf2 in tx

[Incredible find Kirk!]

Incredible find Kirk! .  Reading all you guys, seeing all the coins I only dream about has been the highlight of my life since my attorney, ex-spousal unit, her attorney, guardian ad litem and judge all got together to take my kids & retirement account & all else of value four years ago.  They somehow missed my two detectors and coin collection.  The coins and baseball card collection dating from 1899-current are all my 10 year olds will inherit when I move on to (hopefully) better hunting.  Never underestimate how much your chatter (all of it) might raise the spirits of an old guy whose best find this year is a washington .... clad quarter, 1997. 

Thru four months of research, I've located the site of a colonial-era fort here in GA. When the temps drop below 100, I plan to start at one corner of the site and work til I drop.  If I find anything even half as nice as the 1793, I'll be sittin with you on cloud 9. If not.... what've I lost?

Keep up the good work, keep sharing your finds.  Some of us can only enjoy TH'ing thru your finds.

That coin would make my year, rockin find bro!!!

what a find wow 

Wanted to let you know I have the 2008 red book and for your 1793 Ship Half Penny Lettered Edge these are the prices
F-$220.00, VF-$450.00, EF-650.00, AU-$1,500.00, UNC. $3,500.00

 Mike

High Fives !  Thats one beautiful coin.That site rocks ....keep poundin' it hard.God Bless and HH..Panz

Since two other OLD posts have been brought back up top, I decided to give recognition again to a SPECTACULAR coppa found in Central PA!   It is a coppa found by my bro, Colonial KirkPA!

Snicket

 

With all of the beautiful,  valueable coppers being found lately,  why not.   This was a stellar copper recovery.  Now go out and find us another one datectateers.

WOW That GW Half Penny is too cool

  Nice Condor Token. 

Darn nice half cent!  Looks like it is in really good shape.  So many of them yu can bareliy make out what they are. 

My worse antic was when  I was hunting a tot lot in the sand.  I have trouble getting up and down anyway because of an old injury to my back, but...As I was struggling to get up, my feet slipped in the sand and I did a complete back flip right in front of God and two little kids.  After checking and finding nothing broken I was limping off when one of the kids ran up to me and said,"  Could you do that again?  Billy wasn't looking and didn't get to see it"!  I stopped myself just before I stabbed him in the heart with my digging tool!  Monty

BEAUTIFUL...BEAUTIFUL...BEAUTIFUL!!!!!   That sweet historic coin is is such nice condition!!   

Larry

very nice find kirk  i live a little south of u lots of old places to hunt  may u find more

Hey Kirk, even I have to admit you have an awesome find!  It is a beauty and possibly the find of the year.  I still think you should join the military and fight against the Barack Hussein Obamas.  You would be a great leader however, you just do not know your potential.  HH, Mike

Congrats on an excellent find, Kirk!

And also on making the banner so quickly

Once again, a very entertaining post.

Thanks for sharing, Dude.

Thanks, Paul, I have such a passion for this hobby and love to show it in my posts. All of my family members call me, "obsessed," but can you blame me? hehehe

I love uncovering the Colonial past. Paco and I have a great site to hit. I can't wait until he turns the field with his tractor. giggle

HH!

_{Kirk,awesome job man!! My family also calls me obsessed My teenage daughter has labled me as having "OMDD" for obsessive metal detecting disorder..I can live with it HH,Jerry}

Kirk..You DA MAN. Letme know if you need a green horn from Wisconsin to come over and pick up some of your slack! I'd LOVE to find a coin like that! With the junk I find, posts like yours are the only thing that keep me (and my wifey who always wonders if I'd wasted monery on a detector) with a positive attitude! Great job. I always look forward to posts of your new finds!

Very cool dude! That is one of the coolest coins I have seen found on this forum! Congratulations! This should go into the best finds of treasurenet section!