Hunting by the Well, KGIII?? Update NOPE, much older

[catskillcomics]

Had a chance to get out Thursday for a few hours and staying about 20 feet or so around the well.


Did find a couple tombac buttons, and this decorative piece, not quite sure what it is, though I think it could be one part of a belt clasp of some sort.. thoughts anyone?


And found another coin, it is very worn, just one side has a little detail, I think it may be a KG III

Looking forward to going back Saturday

 

[Tony Two-Cent]

Two very nice finds, Scott! I love the face on the decorative piece. I wonder what it was used for?

The coin is pretty slick but you can definitely see "GEORGIUS" and the outline of the right-facing bust.

I hope that well has a sign or something to warn passers by!

Congrats on the finds! :clapping:

 

[catskillcomics]

Well, I was contacted by someone and has informed me that the coin I found isn't a KGIII, its a King William III, more than likely a half penny, (1689 - 1702) which would make this my oldest coin find yet. Super stoked.. he sent me images to show the comparison.

 

[Tony Two-Cent]

D'oh! It's obvious when you point it out! Now an even much cooler coin! :thumbsup02:

 

[del]

Congrats on the William copper Scott !

 

[OxShoeDrew]

You got an oldie there, Scott! That area of Williams coins seems to be the place they wear the least. You can always see the pig-tail. :clapping:

 

[Lodge Scent]

I like that one !

 

[Donnie B]

Congrats on that William III. It's a fantastic find and, actually, it's in less worn condition than most found. Those coins must have circulated for decades. Awesome!erfect10:

 

[BTV Digger]

Nice find Scott! Now that's an early US coin you have there!

John