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UNBELIEVABLE FIND LOOK AT THE 1795 FLOWING HAIR HALF!!! (Read 9522 times)
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Posted Aug 03, 2007, 06:08:53 PM
Unbelievable that is the first thing that came to mind when I found out my field has been mowed...I have been waiting for this moment for months...Driving by every day!!! Well today I got the call...It has been MOWED!!!! No way I said.....Yes way dude....I am on my way!!! And that is how it all started. I met my buddy John at the field and we decided to work around the area we parked. I usually park 100 feet further up the road so I had never hit this area....My first signal.....And what a signal........Now anyone who uses a Whites XLT knows if you get a +89 signal that does not waiver....You dig very carefully....I took my time pinpointing this target....5" deep....Well After getting down 5 inches I was still hitting a strong+89......Oh boy....I am telling you people....I had goosebumps....I still do....But there was a problem.....My target was not in the center of the hole like my trusty Whites XLT told me....Nor was it 5"s deep...It was on the side of the hole...at a HALF inch!!!! OMG I scratched it.....Poor John....He must have thought I was insane...I was running across the field on a dead run.....Screaming punch me in the face...I ruined it....What he was thinking......Until I opened my hand.... And there it was.............OMG A 1795 FLOWING HAIR HALF DOLLAR!!!! Well let me tell you....I am not sure IF I scratched her or if she was hit by the plow...All I know is she was hit....A HEART BREAKING thing...I almost puked on the spot...I hope this does kill the value....I also found this button...It has a girl scout type symbol with GS on the top an some type of bird in the symbol....And this worn big time...coppa. My buddy found a 1787 NJ copper in very nice shape....I would tell you more but I really want to post this....I must go puke now...sigh... Grin

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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 06:13:53 PM
I would say from the look of it,the scratch was already there.I find that when you scratch
 silver,the new scratch looks really shiny.
       EXCELLENT FIND!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!
       

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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 06:16:54 PM
Holy Crap! A find of a lifetime!


Mintage: 160,295
Description         G 8      F      VF40    MS55

1795 3 Leaves:  1400  2000    4000    7200

1795 2 Leaves:  1400  2200    4900    8500
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Reply To This Topic #3 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 06:19:14 PM
Holy Crap! A find of a lifetime!


Mintage: 160,295
Description         G 8      F      VF40    MS55

1795 3 Leaves:  1400  2000    4000    7200

1795 2 Leaves:  1400  2200    4900    8500

You think this would be considered good? Or worse?
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Reply To This Topic #4 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 06:21:17 PM
Holy sh*t! That is a find of a lifetime! You really should be on the banner in 10 more seconds. UNBELIEVABLE!

That sucks you decked her though. It doesn't matter...you found FlOWING HAIR WILVER!
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Reply To This Topic #5 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 06:21:33 PM
i agree it looks like an old scratch,nice find kevin!!!!
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Reply To This Topic #6 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 06:23:12 PM
Holy crap! This deserves another post by myself. I am happy for you, dude!

What kind of site is this?

WOOOOW! Shocked
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Reply To This Topic #7 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 06:24:01 PM
At least FINE condition! Most hair details still show and full rim.

Sweet!
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Reply To This Topic #8 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 06:25:06 PM
I can't stop posting. I am soooo thrilled for you, dude! I wish I could shake your hand now! Maybe give you a kiss, too. Kiss Cheesy
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Reply To This Topic #9 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 06:25:32 PM
Holy crap! This deserves another post by myself. I am happy for you, dude!

What kind of site is this?

WOOOOW! Shocked
It is a field....Just a big open field....Where I find all my coppers.... Grin
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Reply To This Topic #10 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 06:29:22 PM
Somebody, slap me...I am giddy over Flowing wilver! Cheesy FLOWING WILVER DOLLAR!

You kick some but-tocks!

You rock, dude!

You rock, bud!

You just frickin' rock, wilver dollar digger upper dude of the Flowing Hair variety!
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Reply To This Topic #11 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 06:31:09 PM
Somebody, slap me...I am giddy over Flowing wilver! Cheesy FLOWING WILVER DOLLAR!

You kick some but-tocks!

You rock, dude!

You rock, bud!

You just frickin' rock, wilver dollar digger upper dude of the Flowing Hair variety!
LMAO...Dude...I could not stop shaking when I found her....I am still in disbelief. This is my all time best find EVER.



The scratch I am talking about is on the back under the eagle by the rim....It looks really bad.
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Reply To This Topic #12 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 06:32:42 PM
Dude, I am bowing to your detecting skills at this moment. Draped wilver is hard to find, let alone Flowing Hair!

I wish you many more Flowing Hairs! Hmmm....maybe the Chain cent is next. Cheesy
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Reply To This Topic #13 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 06:32:47 PM
Congrats on a trully excellent find! The front scratches look quite old, on the reverse center bottom it looks like it got clipped by a digger but you know it is what it is, puke if you want I would but it takes nothing away from making such a great find. How many of these dollars have been dug in the last 7 years? This is the first I have ever seen posted!
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Reply To This Topic #14 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 06:33:28 PM
Dude, I am bowing to your detecting skills at this moment. Draped wilver is hard to find, let alone Flowing Hair!

I wish you many more Flowing Hairs! Hmmm....maybe the Chain cent is next. Cheesy
I had NO idea this would be on this site....I was just plain dumbfounded when I saw what it was.
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Reply To This Topic #15 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 06:34:13 PM
WOW!!

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Reply To This Topic #16 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 06:34:22 PM
Congrats on a trully excellent find! The front scratches look quite old, on the reverse center bottom it looks like it got clipped by a digger but you know it is what it is, puke if you want I would but it takes nothing away from making such a great find. How many of these dollars have been dug in the last 7 years? This is the first I have ever seen posted!
Thanks Charles...I was just saying that to my wife...I have never even heard of one being dug.
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Reply To This Topic #17 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 06:36:34 PM
Dude, you keep on rockin'!

I'm found a rare coppa, while you found a rare wilver!

BANNER fo sho! hahaha

Banner for sure!
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Reply To This Topic #18 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 06:37:56 PM
Dude, you keep on rockin'!

I'm found a rare coppa, while you found a rare wilver!

BANNER fo sho! hahaha

Banner for sure!
Thanks bro...You sure know how to keep me pumped up..lol. I am thinking about heading back down there right now...lol. I am so thrilled....Oh Nickel_buff's 1787 NJ copper is pretty sweet also.
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Reply To This Topic #19 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 06:41:09 PM
Oh, I forgot, you swing one of the best detectors on the market: WHITE'S!

I dont never think I ever saw no one who swung a Minelab find a wilver Flowing! NO WAY!

*Just pulling your strings Minelabers! Kiss Cheesy
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Reply To This Topic #20 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 06:46:21 PM
Oh, I forgot, you swing one of the best detectors on the market: WHITE'S!

I dont never think I ever saw no one who swung a Minelab find a wilver Flowing! NO WAY!

*Just pulling your strings Minelabers! Kiss Cheesy
I just did some research on this coin....I think it is a half dollar. I compared it to my silver dollar and it is a little smaller but a little bigger than a half dollar. On the rim it reads...FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR....I feel silly now...lol. O well I guess it is a Half dollar....Sigh
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Reply To This Topic #21 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 06:49:00 PM
Holy fecal matter......sweet sweet sweeeeeeeet...congrats man.........
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Reply To This Topic #22 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 06:49:41 PM
Nice coin!!!! Nice piece of history in your hand.
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Reply To This Topic #23 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 06:50:11 PM
Holy, Flowing!  Holy, Dollar!  Holy, Silver!  Holy!  Holy!  Holy!

You rock, bud, you rock, bud, you rock, bud! Kiss

You ROCK!  

*Before I clicked post, KirkPA slapped me straight across my jib!  He stated, "Get a hold of yourself, zoy!  Kyle, Kyle, Kyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyle!"

Those early PA settlers did too much occasion14 and that is why coppas are found in abundance!

The Three Datectateers will walk miles to find the Colonial "stuff"! love4

KirkKyleChris (KKC) icon_salut and notworthy to those long-forgotten, coppa-dropping settlers!
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Reply To This Topic #24 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 06:52:51 PM
WHO CARES, BUD?  IT DON'T MATTER TO NOBODY THAT DON'T EVER FIND NO FLOWING WILVER!  YOU FOUND FLOWING AND THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERS, FLOWING HALF DUDE!
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Reply To This Topic #25 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 06:58:00 PM
its a field and wasnt down very deep ! so i'd say you didnt scratch it , But man !!!! what a find  Shocked very big congrats  ;)
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Reply To This Topic #26 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 07:03:08 PM
WHO CARES, BUD?  IT DON'T MATTER TO NOBODY THAT DON'T EVER FIND NO FLOWING WILVER!  YOU FOUND FLOWING AND THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERS, FLOWING HALF DUDE!
I am still pumped...I never thought I would find one of these...Hell....I was happy with a silver rosey...lol
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Reply To This Topic #27 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 07:04:28 PM
WOW!  I can imagine your excitement when you saw what you had found.  Anyway you look at it, it is a beautiful find.  Keep on that site no telling what else is lurking underground.  Thanks for sharing the photo.  Wonder if the Girl Scout button's bird might be a Blue Bird.  I'm not sure if the Blue Birds and Girl Scout organizations were ever connected or had a relationship to each other though.

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Reply To This Topic #28 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 07:14:26 PM
Flowing hair 1/2 dime,half, whatever..still a super find!!!
  Should make the banner!!!

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Reply To This Topic #29 Posted Aug 03, 2007, 07:20:31 PM
Scratched or not, that is still one hell of a coin! You couldn't slap the grin off my face for months.