My first pre 1800s, and I basically skipped the entire 1700s with a William III Shilling! (1695-1701)It certainly shows the wear from being around a very long time, but I'll take it. Even a little countermark as a bonus.
My first pre 1800s, and I basically skipped the entire 1700s with a William III Shilling! (1695-1701)
That's beautiful IP!
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Oldest Copper: 1694 William & Mary Halfpenny. Oldest Silver: 1663 1-Reale
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Originally Posted by The Rebel
Going the entire Fall without a single early silver coin it was damn good seeing it stuck to my shovel. I took the pic and even sent a text before I picked it up to see what it was. Gotta enjoy it when it's the only one.
Nice finds. At least there's enough detail to tell what kind of coin it is. What was the purpose of a countermark?
Very Nice,, Congrats!!!
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2016 Totals
Oldest Coin= 1920 Wheat Cent
Silver Coins= 0
Rings= 1
Great finds there IP!
I <3 colonial relics!
Congrats me bouy and I'm sure you will topthat inthis coming year!
From the land of the Bluenose.....life is a beach at least till the tide comes in and the Bud is all gone. Swish and dig at the drop of a dime!
Les, I will certainly try!
Glad to see that early silver drought is over and what a coin to end it.......
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TOTAL 100 YEAR OLD COINS - -280
2020:
Silver: 11
Oldest U.S. Copper - 1795 Liberty Cap
Oldest U.S. Silver - 1829 Capped Bust Dime extra large 10C
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I know the feeling. Had mine this year too. A 1696 William III shilling in NY State. INCREDIBLE FEELING !! And it was the last find of the day for me. Super glad for you. Thanks for sharing.
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Great find IP
huge congrats on the early schilling Patch, any idea on the counterstamp ??
Dan
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Great finds, congrats!
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2024: Silver 1, Gold 0
Best finds: 28 silver dime spill, 1800s Dutch customs seal.
Oldest/best coins: Late 1700's Chinese Cash Coin, 1837 Upper Canada large cent, 1877 Seated Dime
Oldest Relic find: 1800 Sailors Luck token
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