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MassDirtFisher
03-18-2011, 03:15 PM
Im sorry for the infrequent posts. I try to hunt when I can. Im a new father, I have a 15 month old, and one in the oven,and very busy with work. so my hunt time is limited at the moment. I did put my little guy down for a nap and thought what about the backyard and the wooded area?? I have been thinking about this place for a while now and the warm weather made it ideal. So I ventured into the woods with low expectations and fresh batteries, I was there for about 45min. to an hour, In total I got a clad dime , a few shotgun shell bases and a nice small copper. Im not 100% on the ID, It looks like a half cent, draped?? Its exactly the size of a nickel but much thinner...any ideas?? Thanks for looking, and Happy Hunting!!

RobW
03-18-2011, 03:21 PM
Wish I could find something like that in MY backyard lol
It looks a bit toasty. Have you tried cleaning it, other than soap and water? Any details come out?

Nice find though, especially in your back yard! I'll be over this evening to get the rest for ya lol

Toadman
03-18-2011, 04:20 PM
Prob 1717-1724 farthing.. 1/4 of a penny.. If it is.. SCORE !!! I have found one. and it's my fav copper of all the ones i have.. :happydance01: :happydance01: :happydance01: :happydance01:

Salty Dog
03-18-2011, 04:21 PM
Sweet,post us a cleaned up pic. if you can get it cleaned better :clapping:

Toadman
03-18-2011, 04:44 PM
This may help you with size and thickness..Don't quote me on the date though..

Carver
03-18-2011, 06:39 PM
Looks like a cool find!!!! Hope you can get it cleaned up thumbsup01 thumbsup01 thumbsup01

odave
03-18-2011, 07:03 PM
Cool find !!
Congrats on Becoming a Dad and another one on the way thumbsup01
Family comes first, detect when You Can !!

SeabeeRon
03-19-2011, 05:57 PM
Congratz Papa and get out when you can! Nice dig!!

russellt
03-20-2011, 03:18 PM
its old and its not american i dont think . rick may have something with that farthing bit!! :peace:.. congrats on you family life.. enjoy it ....... time flies

del
03-20-2011, 04:46 PM
hey Tim nice to see you get out again :yes: , i agree with the Toadman as it is probably a farthing but i'm not ruling out a half cent either . any way to get a real good closeup of both sides .

JTGOLD
03-20-2011, 08:33 PM
looks like a half cent to me but not sure,still a good find. thumbsup01

Evan/tn
03-21-2011, 06:37 AM
Looks like a good oldie,hope you can get some detail if you clean it.