If you are just visiting and found the information you were looking for please contribute to the running costs by making a donation.	Forums : : Register : : Log In : : Log Out : : Help : : Calendar : : Search
	My Setup : : Member List : : Contact Admin : : Today's Posts

All Forums >> [Bottle Forums] >> Unexpected Discoveries >> colonial Connecticut Copper

Page: [1]

Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>

colonial Connecticut Copper - 2/29/2008 3:25:06 PM    tigue710 Posts: 1597 Joined: 7/11/2007 From: connecticut Status: offline I took the dogs out today to an old abandoned farm I frequent.  I've dug, searched, detected and rummaged through this place again and again, but just never turned much up.  The front of the house has fallen off, leaving a gaping hole, which I often peer into from time to time to see if I can see any bottles falling out of holes in the ceiling and walls...(thats going to happen), well today was no different.  I peeped in and looked around to no avail.  Then I notice a round copper disk sitting on the edge of the sill plate, out in the open.  I almost left it thinking it was an electrical knock out like I usually find.  But being curious I picked up and put it in my pocket.  Getting home I took another look before tossing it and saw the letters CONN under the grime!  I took a very close look and made out it was coin.  It is very worn, but I can just make out the stamping on it enough to look up what it is, a Connecticut colonial coin!  No sh*t!  here is a pic of a similar coin, I dont think whats left of mine would come out in a picture... Attachment (1) < Message edited by tigue710 -- 2/29/2008 4:13:25 PM > _____________________________ When I was just a little young boy, Papa said son, you'll never get far, Tell you the reason, if you wanna know, Cause child of mine, there isn't really very far to go. Post #: 1

RE: colonial Connecticut Copper - 2/29/2008 3:36:16 PM    mikmis   Posts: 378 Joined: 11/16/2006 Status: offline now that is a realy cool find tigue. can you make out a date on it? _____________________________ michael (in reply to tigue710) Post #: 2

RE: colonial Connecticut Copper - 2/29/2008 3:47:47 PM    tigue710 Posts: 1597 Joined: 7/11/2007 From: connecticut Status: offline no, not yet, its covered in grime on the date part.  All I can make out is that the bust faces left, and CONNE, and on the reverse I can see the arm extended and the seated liberty, but not all of it... it is worn bad... I dropped it in vinegar to get some grime off... _____________________________ When I was just a little young boy, Papa said son, you'll never get far, Tell you the reason, if you wanna know, Cause child of mine, there isn't really very far to go. (in reply to mikmis) Post #: 3

AWESOME - 2/29/2008 3:52:28 PM    Dansalata   Posts: 259 Joined: 10/18/2005 Status: offline I LOVE STORIES LIKE THAT, wtg!!! _____________________________ DANSALATA (in reply to tigue710) Post #: 4

RE: colonial Connecticut Copper - 2/29/2008 4:22:16 PM    cordilleran   Posts: 135 Joined: 2/13/2008 From: Walla Walla, Washington Status: offline Tigue: What you found was a Post-Colonial "Connecticut Copper" of which over 300 die varieties exist. They were minted from 1785 through 1788 and were circulated widely owing to the fact that many such coppers found are well-worn. In its present condition, good/left-facing bust, the following valuations apply: 1785 ($100); 1786 ($35); 1787 ($25); 1788 ($25). Go easy on cleaning as it will devalue coin. The next logical step is to secure permission from the property owner and then undertake a thorough exploration of the grounds with a metal detector. I suspect you'll find more period coins. (in reply to tigue710) Post #: 5

RE: colonial Connecticut Copper - 2/29/2008 7:54:57 PM    aridice53   Posts: 148 Joined: 2/20/2008 From: Huntsville, AL Status: online Hey Matt, Lucky find!  Get back there with a metal detector and look for more!! Its heartbreaking to find them in that bad of shape though, I've got a George III and a 1722 Rosa Americana, same story. You can just see enough to tell what they are. Char (in reply to tigue710) Post #: 6

RE: colonial Connecticut Copper - 2/29/2008 8:05:07 PM    madpaddla Posts: 2536 Joined: 12/29/2005 From: The great state of New England Status: offline That is really awesome mon.  Good for you.  Regarding needing some help finding more....I come equiped with a shovel, headlamp, scratcher, ax, and gloves.  hahahhahaha Honestly, nice job chico. _____________________________ It pays to look down. Ebay stuff http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZspliffybigfeetQQhtZ-1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-ckIv1tiaU&feature=related (in reply to aridice53) Post #: 7

RE: colonial Connecticut Copper - 2/29/2008 9:04:10 PM    tigue710 Posts: 1597 Joined: 7/11/2007 From: connecticut Status: offline the house is part of an exclusive access I have, it along with a few others (including the one I found all the bottles under the barn at) are slated for condos, I have free roam of the property... gonna do some detecting I think! No date visible, just enough to make out what it is... and hardly that, I dont think I'll be able to place it any better then as a connecticut copper!  I still like it... cant believe it was just sitting there... _____________________________ When I was just a little young boy, Papa said son, you'll never get far, Tell you the reason, if you wanna know, Cause child of mine, there isn't really very far to go. (in reply to madpaddla) Post #: 8

RE: colonial Connecticut Copper - 3/1/2008 2:08:40 AM    cobaltbot Posts: 1540 Joined: 4/7/2006 From: Delta, PA Status: offline Kewl surface find!!!  Also get a borescope and check all cavities before that place gets razed. _____________________________ My tombstone will read: He went out for a walk and never came back.... (in reply to tigue710) Post #: 9

RE: colonial Connecticut Copper - 3/1/2008 1:17:26 PM    idigjars Posts: 1284 Joined: 12/24/2004 From: Michigan Status: offline Nice find Matt!  Congrats!    Paul (in reply to cobaltbot) Post #: 10

RE: colonial Connecticut Copper - 4/9/2008 9:48:14 AM    mannequinreject   Posts: 35 Joined: 3/25/2008 From: Brooklyn CT Status: offline I think I would have dropped dead right there.  When I was 9 that was my ultimate dream...and I live in CT too (adding salt to the wound....lollllll) (in reply to idigjars) Post #: 11

RE: colonial Connecticut Copper - 4/9/2008 11:51:10 AM    jesster64   Posts: 412 Joined: 2/22/2008 Status: offline detect as soon as possible. you never know when they will start building or have 2nd thoughts about revoking permission. also, detect again after they scrape top layer of dirt off. Its an old site, hit it as often as possible before everything is buried under condo history. (in reply to mannequinreject) Post #: 12

All Forums >> [Bottle Forums] >> Unexpected Discoveries >> colonial Connecticut Copper

Page: [1]

New Messages No New Messages Hot Topic w/ New Messages Hot Topic w/o New Messages Locked w/ New Messages Locked w/o New Messages

Post New Thread  Reply to Message  Post New Poll  Submit Vote  Delete My Own Post  Delete My Own Thread  Rate Posts