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ChrisinCT
03-15-2013, 03:32 PM
I found this today at a 1700's sit only 1 deep.

Oh why couldn't it have been in good shape.
del
03-15-2013, 03:38 PM
hey Chris you want the bad news first or the good news on your coin ??
ChrisinCT
03-15-2013, 03:39 PM
The bad news please let me guess its not a baby head, the good news it's worth $.50
del
03-15-2013, 03:51 PM
your right the bad news is its not a babyhead Vermont copper :shocked04:verreaction: but the good news is you broke into the 1600's with this coin <: the picture is a bit blurry but its definately the bust of King William (1696 to about 1702) but if the coin has two busts on the from it might also be a William and Mary (1689 to 1696). heres the two different obverses of the coins in question.
ChrisinCT
03-15-2013, 03:54 PM
Awesome thanks Del. The back is worn flat. I can't make anything out.
Far as I can tell it is the single bust.

So is it a half penny ?
del
03-15-2013, 04:01 PM
looking at the ribbon on your coin it looks more like the William coin ( the first image i posted) , they are a bit tricky to id the actual year with out the back details . i would love to see a better picture of it as coins from the 1600's are pretty uncommon to find , huge congrats Chris :clapping: :clapping:
Lodge Scent
03-15-2013, 05:23 PM
Nice find whether it's a VT or King William ! Give us a clearer picture so we can better enjoy your great find.
ChrisinCT
03-15-2013, 05:55 PM
Nice find whether it's a VT or King William ! Give us a clearer picture so we can better enjoy your great find.


I will ask Lee if I can take one with his camera . All I have are the ones I have on my I phone and I pad. Which is bad and worse.

I really need to invest in a good camera.
lee
03-15-2013, 06:15 PM
Oh my god mate !!! A 1600s coin thats great...wee.
My copper as far as I can see is 1763 .
I tell ya what mate , we are getting a bit good at this metal detecting stuff ha ha ha .
starman2
03-16-2013, 01:54 PM
:wow: 1600's! Awesome find! :congrats: what ever it is. :clapping:
aloldstuff
03-17-2013, 12:18 PM
I'm rooting for the 1600's which is a great find. Heck even if it is a Vermont thats still fantastic.
HEAVYMETALNUT
03-17-2013, 06:38 PM
nice chris! i agree with dan.see if you can get a clearer photo
CODY
03-18-2013, 03:28 AM
Awesome! :congrats: