DoctorWhy
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This was not an expected find... On the island off the coast of Maine where I live, it is not uncommon to find the occasional French, British, or early American coins spanning from the late-1600's up to current times. Finding a KG II or Draped Bust near an old cellar hole or along an old oxen trail is a true joy but somewhat expected, given the history of the island. Today, I was swinging the coil as I walked along one of those long-abandoned oxen haul roads and was surprised by a loud clear tone on the Equinox. Dug this coin from 6" down. First thought was that it was a bit large and thin for a 'largie'. The coin was a bit 'crusty', but below the bust, "1850" was clearly visible and to the right of the date is the word: "HAITI...
A bit of internet research revealed its identity: a 32.4-millimeter, copper 1850 Hatian 6¼-centime coin, bearing a crowned bust with French legend for “Faustin I, Emperor of Haiti.
Now wondering how this artifact wound up buried along an old oxen road in the middle of the woods on an island off the coast of Maine may just keep me awake tonight -- or maybe not...
Happy hunting,
--Bert
A bit of internet research revealed its identity: a 32.4-millimeter, copper 1850 Hatian 6¼-centime coin, bearing a crowned bust with French legend for “Faustin I, Emperor of Haiti.
Now wondering how this artifact wound up buried along an old oxen road in the middle of the woods on an island off the coast of Maine may just keep me awake tonight -- or maybe not...
Happy hunting,
--Bert