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[aloldstuff]

Decided to go out tonight after work. Spent about an hour and a half at this location. Was digging junk then the King George appeared. When this came out of the hole I stood up and looked around and to my surprise there wasn't a cellar hole in sight. Got a date of 1746 and I hope the pictures come out okay. This is my 3rd KG in my career and the first with a good readable date. Also got 3 wheats all in the 40's. I don't know if its a KG II or a KG III.

Thanks for reading and keep diggin

[russellt]

:clapping: freaking awesome . just awesome :perfect10:. thats a keeper for sure and the ground was kind

[coinnut]

Congrats ...it's a KG II :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: The II is located at the 1 o'clock position on the front (bust side). Nice looking half penny thumbsup01

[aloldstuff]

Coinnut, so that a 1/2 penny. I always thought they were penny's

[coinnut]

Coinnut, so that a 1/2 penny. I always thought they were penny's


They are half pennies, cause a half penny was still worth something back then lol That was a half pennies worth of copper.

[Tony Two-Cent]

Spectacular coin! |:confused:)

I have learned so much from this forum in the short time I've been a member. Not that I am likely to find any King George coin in Illinois, but at least I know what they are now. That's why I enjoy reading about finds like this so much, they seem so exotic to me.

Congrats! :clapping:

[tanacat]

:clapping: :clapping: Absolutely positively far-out :beerbuddy: Is this your oldest coin thus far?

My oldest is an 1820 LC I dream of finding a KG someday. But prob not in my neck of the woods (Kentucky) :)

[aloldstuff]

:clapping: :clapping: Absolutely positively far-out :beerbuddy: Is this your oldest coin thus far?

My oldest is an 1820 LC I dream of finding a KG someday. But prob not in my neck of the woods (Kentucky) :)


Yes this is the oldest coin so far, I have another KG II but no date

[milco]

Congrats on that great find!

[del]

very nice Al , that copper is in good shape to. :clapping: :clapping:



Yes this is the oldest coin so far, I have another KG II but no date


you could still get an idea as to how old that other King George II copper is Al , as there were three different bust styles of that monarch. a young head , middle and old head varieties .

congrats again

[fsa46]

Congratulations on an awesome find. WTG :cheering:

[aloldstuff]

very nice Al , that copper is in good shape to. :clapping: :clapping:

you could still get an idea as to how old that other King George II copper is Al , as there were three different bust styles of that monarch. a young head , middle and old head varieties .

congrats again


Del could you PM me with the differences and the date ranges for each

[JTGOLD]

AWSOME great find.

[RobW]

:loveit:...I'll never let you out of the house alone again rofl

Freakin' Wicked find :clapping:..... :envious:

I think you do better without the V3i lol

[aloldstuff]

:loveit:...I'll never let you out of the house alone again rofl

Freakin' Wicked find :clapping:..... :envious:

I think you do better without the V3i lol


I still want my V3i. Prizm IV as a back up seems to be working out okay

[aloldstuff]

Spectacular coin! |:confused:)

I have learned so much from this forum in the short time I've been a member. Not that I am likely to find any King George coin in Illinois, but at least I know what they are now. That's why I enjoy reading about finds like this so much, they seem so exotic to me.

Congrats! :clapping:


Tony, we all like to make the finds but EXOTIC ME

[del]

hey Al heres some examples of the different King George II bust varieties .
the first two types are the most common found .


this first one is the young head type
from 1729-1739

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr228/del1786/2010%20finds/1737kinggeorgeIIfrontuncleaned.jpg

heres the middle-aged head
from 1740- to 1750 , this particular coin is 1745
http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr228/del1786/2010%20finds/1745GeorgeIIfrontcloseup1.jpg

and the old type head is after 1750-1760
currently i have no later good example to show .
but heres the two close together (young and middle) and you can see the difference easier.
http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr228/del1786/youngheadandmiddleheadvarieties1.jpg
hope this helps some Al.

Dan

[Cheap Thrills]

Great find. That must have surprised the heck out of you . :clapping: thumbsup01 thumbsup01

[jkress]

Wow... that is a fantastic find. :clapping:
It is such an old coin and still in pretty good condition considering the age.
Congrats aloldstuff.

[Mudder]

Always impressed with a beautiful old coin, this is really a wonderful find. <:

[angellionel]

Fantastic find Al! :clapping: It's great when they have readable dates. :yes: Major congrats! thumbsup01

[BOWSER]

Ihave a 1750 in terrble shape,but i would'nt part with it it is pure histry to me.congrats on your find

[MassDirtFisher]

Way to go AL!!!!!!! Scored!!! Awesome Job!! Super Congrats!!! :perfect10:

Happy Hunting!!

[aloldstuff]

hey Al heres some examples of the different King George II bust varieties .
the first two types are the most common found .


this first one is the young head type
from 1729-1739

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr228/del1786/2010%20finds/1737kinggeorgeIIfrontuncleaned.jpg

heres the middle-aged head
from 1740- to 1750 , this particular coin is 1745
http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr228/del1786/2010%20finds/1745GeorgeIIfrontcloseup1.jpg

and the old type head is after 1750-1760
currently i have no later good example to show .
but heres the two close together (young and middle) and you can see the difference easier.
http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr228/del1786/youngheadandmiddleheadvarieties1.jpg
hope this helps some Al.

Dan


Del, thanks for those photos, I'll try to match it up

[mike l]

Large coppers, can't beat pulling those :perfect10: