smokedaddy
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Went out yesterday late afternoon, (Yes in the rain)  . Covered the XLT and went to work in a field that has produced many coins from 1800 to early 1900's. I always bypassed a swampy area in the lower end. Since I was already wet and had the high boots on, I decided to check the area. Glad I did, after finding a harmonica reed and some brass shot shell ends, I hit a solid + 90 Signal. Out of the mud came my first Trade Dollar. |
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« Reply To This Topic #1 on: Mar 08, 2008, 11:38:37 AM » |
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sweet!
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rmptr
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« Reply To This Topic #2 on: Mar 08, 2008, 11:40:55 AM » |
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That is a very nice coin!
Congratulations.
I hope you discover many more.
rmptr
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« Reply To This Topic #3 on: Mar 08, 2008, 11:53:31 AM » |
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Hi
That's a lovely coin and in exellent condition.
congrats and welcome to Tnet.
Dave.
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Bootybay
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« Reply To This Topic #4 on: Mar 08, 2008, 12:01:22 PM » |
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OMG thats one niceeeeeeeeee coin... I call that one..Pampers material... holey moley I woulda fallen right in the mud on that one..
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Bridge End Farm
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« Reply To This Topic #5 on: Mar 08, 2008, 12:04:30 PM » |
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thats a nice nice coin
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happymikeyone
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« Reply To This Topic #6 on: Mar 08, 2008, 12:21:49 PM » |
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beautiful coin wtg
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« Reply To This Topic #7 on: Mar 08, 2008, 01:16:18 PM » |
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According to the Pcgs Price Guide you have a $250.00 coin
which I would say grades in Extra Fine Condition
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TreasurdiggrNY
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« Reply To This Topic #8 on: Mar 08, 2008, 01:18:21 PM » |
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Fantastic coin, very nice congratulations smokedaddy, thanks for sharing.
Glenn
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daytondigger
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Non-US Coins: 2
Wheat Pennies: 73
Buffalo Nickels: 2
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« Reply To This Topic #9 on: Mar 08, 2008, 01:18:44 PM » |
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WOW!!!!! I'd like to know if anyone else has ever found a trade dollar? Short production run and designed for oriental trade, it can't be a common find. Congrats
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Diggin' is my business....and business is good............
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TreasureTales
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« Reply To This Topic #10 on: Mar 08, 2008, 01:19:32 PM » |
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WOW! What a beautiful coin! You used the Rule of Contraryism. Congratulations.
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chrisplay2004
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Quarters: 27
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Nickels: 17
Pennies: 72
Tokens: 1
Non-US Coins: 8
Wheat Pennies: 1
Other Silver Coins: 1
Silver Items: 2
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« Reply To This Topic #11 on: Mar 08, 2008, 01:24:53 PM » |
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So Cool, excellent condition and find...Silver yum...  |
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smokedaddy
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« Reply To This Topic #12 on: Mar 08, 2008, 01:29:33 PM » |
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TERRA 70- did you say $250.00 ? Is this right ?
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davest
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40% Silver Coins: 6 nickels
Gold Items: diamond/14K ring
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« Reply To This Topic #13 on: Mar 08, 2008, 01:52:27 PM » |
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give yourself a big pat on the back for finding that coin. WOW. Congratulations.
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I luv this stuff.
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« Reply To This Topic #14 on: Mar 08, 2008, 02:08:22 PM » |
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TERRA 70- did you say $250.00 ? Is this right ?
First of all, what an awesome find. I don't remember any other trade dollar finds before this. I would agree with the grade, at least from the pictures. The pcgs prices however aren't a very good guide to use if you are looking for real world value though. Very inflated. I used it for some of my collection, when I brought it up at the coin shop the owner more or less laughed at me. If you want a real world value, use something called the grey sheet (I think). Otherwise bring it to a coin shop, of course the price they give will be on the low side but at least it will be in the ball park. Again, awesome find!!! John |
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Pepper2004
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« Reply To This Topic #15 on: Mar 08, 2008, 02:19:58 PM » |
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WOW! Congrats! If I could only be as lucky! WTG.
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...Wait a minute....just slow down.... you're gonna miss this....you're gonna want this back.....
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« Reply To This Topic #16 on: Mar 08, 2008, 02:26:44 PM » |
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Awesome find ! 1878-s in the red book list's for $160 in EF-40.
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« Reply To This Topic #17 on: Mar 08, 2008, 02:27:38 PM » |
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What bee-you-tiful condition! Shoot, it's a beautiful coin!
I'd still be doin' the happy dance for that one...
Awesome - congratulations!
HH
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« Reply To This Topic #18 on: Mar 08, 2008, 02:31:19 PM » |
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I have never seen a Trade coin before, thats a sweet find and I think would look really great on the banner!!! Man, some of the things you people find on this site just boggles my mind HH PTP |
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Dr. Ace
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Half Dollars: 1
Quarters: 146
Dimes: 155
Nickels: 20
Pennies: 392
Tokens: 2 Chuck-E-Cheese
Non-US Coins: 1989 Canadian 'Loonie" Dollar
Wheat Pennies: 9
Mercury Dimes: 1944 Merc
Other Silver Coins: 1945 Walking Liberty Half Dollar, 1953 Roosie Dime
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« Reply To This Topic #19 on: Mar 08, 2008, 02:31:34 PM » |
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That is SO awesome. If I found something like that, I would never stop celebrating. I can't wait to get out and detect again. Our weather is supposed to get into the 40s and 50s next week. Soon as the snow is gone and the ground begins to unthaw, I'm hittin' it hard! I got the fever bad!!!
Thanks for posting your find. Great pic!
HH,
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TreasureTales
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« Reply To This Topic #20 on: Mar 08, 2008, 02:36:46 PM » |
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The symbolism on that coin is remarkable. I've never taken the time to look at a photo of a Trade Dollar before, this is fun! The liberty figure is offering an olive branch (offering peace) and her bushel of grain represents a surplus of resources for trade or sale. I just can't believe how beautiful that coin is. It's a dandy!
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« Reply To This Topic #21 on: Mar 08, 2008, 02:37:54 PM » |
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Holy smoke daddy !!!! That is real sweet !
Congrats on a hard to find coin! That one isn't even on my want list !
Cool dig!...............HH
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randall61
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« Reply To This Topic #22 on: Mar 08, 2008, 02:44:31 PM » |
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A huge ........NEVER SEEN ONE BEFORE.awesome shape to boot;
keep diggin
Randall
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« Reply To This Topic #23 on: Mar 08, 2008, 03:04:10 PM » |
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Great find !!
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« Reply To This Topic #24 on: Mar 08, 2008, 03:11:09 PM » |
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Holy moly!!!! That's SWEET!! Nice job and welcome to TNet too!
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« Reply To This Topic #25 on: Mar 08, 2008, 03:17:56 PM » |
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WOW WEEE!!! That is one beautiful coin, WTG. Hopefully one day I will be that fortunate.
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FloridaBill
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Half Dollars: 2
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Nickels: 51
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Silver Jewelry: 925 ladies ring with stone, sterling ring ,silver ring, 925 silver charm, silver ring band type 925 24" silver chain,
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« Reply To This Topic #26 on: Mar 08, 2008, 03:22:44 PM » |
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wow congrats, that's in nice shape
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« Reply To This Topic #27 on: Mar 08, 2008, 04:22:40 PM » |
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Regardless of its value, that is a fabulous coin! Congrats on a great find!
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« Reply To This Topic #28 on: Mar 08, 2008, 04:37:48 PM » |
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WOW ~ that is AWESOME!!! I've never known anyone to dig a trade dollar before! SWEET!!!!
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I sure like them error coins ~ too bad I've never found one with my detector!
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« Reply To This Topic #29 on: Mar 08, 2008, 05:01:02 PM » |
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Very nice find!!!
HH
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