Recent finds from a mid-1800s homesite

[Bells&Buckles]

I recently found a cellar hole in a remote part of New England that I believe had been occupied during the mid 1800s, abandoned shortly after the Civil War as the home was no longer present on a map of 1871. I certainly wasn’t the first person to detect the site, but there were still some nice finds to be had including an 1847 Braided Hair Large Cent, a cut Queen Victoria Bronze Half Penny (1860-1895), and two Civil War era uniform buttons including a Massachusetts Volunteer Militia button and a US Marine Corps button.

I’m very curious about the story behind the British Half Penny. I know it was a common practice to cut coins during colonial times to make change, but never heard of this happening as late as the 1860s. Have any of you ever found a cut coin this late? Any insight or theories are appreciated. Happy hunting out there.

 

[MasonDixonMding]

Very nice finds. Love the old buttons. I have found a lot of old coppers but none have been cut. I’ve found some cut silver but not copper. I found one from at black smith shop that was cut and hammered.

 

[GroundSweeper]

The buttons and cut coin are so cool. Not discounting the LC either. Nice hunting!

 

[Big Boys Hobbies]

Nice site it looks like! Congrats! Keep at it!

 

[Bells&Buckles]

Very nice finds. Love the old buttons. I have found a lot of old coppers but none have been cut. I’ve found some cut silver but not copper. I found one from at black smith shop that was cut and hammered.

The buttons and cut coin are so cool. Not discounting the LC either. Nice hunting!

Nice site it looks like! Congrats! Keep at it!

Thanks guys! This is how I spent my entire Labor Day weekend.

By the way, all found with a D2 you sold me Bart. Love this detector and how I can just throw it in my backpack and go for a hike.

 

[Longhair]

Very nice finds. Love the old buttons. I have found a lot of old coppers but none have been cut. I’ve found some cut silver but not copper. I found one from at black smith shop that was cut and hammered.

To be honest, I've cut copper coins before to braze jar caulks on with in my forge. Copper wire is easier to use, but in the absence of wire a penny will do just fine. I always kept a couple in my box on the truck just for that reason.

 

[Kansashunter]

That is a cool handful of stuff. Congrats

 

[Bells&Buckles]

To be honest, I've cut copper coins before to braze jar caulks on with in my forge. Copper wire is easier to use, but in the absence of wire a penny will do just fine. I always kept a couple in my box on the truck just for that reason.

Interesting. Yeah, I think it's more than likely that my cut coin was for some sort of utility such as yours. There was a shortage of metals during the war so it makes sense to use what you have available.

 

[hoser]

I'm gonna beat Tom to the punch, SICK! Well done on some great finds.

 

[FliesOnly]

I'd be thrilled with any one of those...getting all three would be really awesome!! Well done.

 

[Tom_in_CA]

I'm gonna beat Tom to the punch, SICK! Well done on some great finds.

LC's : East coast lies.

 

[stetam]

Great finds! I did dig a cut KG a couple years ago.

Steve

 

[Big Boys Hobbies]

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[Digger RJ]

I recently found a cellar hole in a remote part of New England that I believe had been occupied during the mid 1800s, abandoned shortly after the Civil War as the home was no longer present on a map of 1871. I certainly wasn’t the first person to detect the site, but there were still some nice finds to be had including an 1847 Braided Hair Large Cent, a cut Queen Victoria Bronze Half Penny (1860-1895), and two Civil War era uniform buttons including a Massachusetts Volunteer Militia button and a US Marine Corps button.

I’m very curious about the story behind the British Half Penny. I know it was a common practice to cut coins during colonial times to make change, but never heard of this happening as late as the 1860s. Have any of you ever found a cut coin this late? Any insight or theories are appreciated. Happy hunting out there.

Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!