Posts: 408
_____________  1795 Half Dime_____________
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Posted Feb 08, 2009, 06:25:28 pm |
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By far my best coin today. Decent shape to boot! Found some other cool stuff too- trigger guard, another 41st of Foot officers button-but this blows everything else away.
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Posts: 2528
georgia
Detector used Detector(s) Used - garrett 1500-ace 250-garrett ads groudhog deepseeker
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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 06:28:09 pm |
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COULD NOT ASK FOR A BETTER FIND.  |
KYLE DISMUKE
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Posts: 7627
eastern Oklahoma
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites Prizm 11 & White's XLT
_____________ 94 Indians In The River_____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 06:29:22 pm |
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Wonderful find
Fossis..............
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fossil hunter Indian Artifact collector MDer Antique collector
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all ways up for a hunt in the pines
Posts: 726
bayville nj
Detector used Detector(s) Used - minelab xs
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #3 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 06:30:20 pm |
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big money coin you got there......................i found a 1794 when i first started and sold right away .......thats a banner find to me . great job
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Reply To This Topic #4 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 06:30:38 pm |
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WOW, thats a beaut!
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Reply To This Topic #6 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 06:32:46 pm |
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Congratulations, can you say about $2700 or better coin? Atleast that's where I would put it at.. Super find.
Chris
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Lookit Tha Size O' Those Hog-Mollies!!!
Posts: 552
SW MO
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab X-Terra70/White's 5900 Di Pro SL/Garrett ACE 250/Fisher M-Scope 1280-X/B.H. Pioneer 505
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Reply To This Topic #7 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 06:33:03 pm |
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AWESOME times 3!!!!!
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So many colonial sites to hunt....so little time.
Posts: 2391
(below) 1786 Vermont copper. Found August 2007
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites DFX (with 4x6 shooter DD coil and 12" spider coil)/Whites coinmaster 6000 Di
_____________ 1786 Vermont Colonial Copper_____________
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Reply To This Topic #8 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 06:33:15 pm |
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Large copper total for 2008 --7
1797 Draped Bust large cent
1809 Classic Head half cent
1787 New Jersey copper (Maris 63-s variety)
1845 Braided hair large cent (holed)
1835 hard times token (Walsh's General Store)
No detail coppers--2
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Reply To This Topic #9 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 06:33:33 pm |
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BANNER...... My vote is in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Yes, Banner! |
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Posts: 10501
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #10 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 06:34:11 pm |
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Incredible find!  Congrats. 1795 half dime = Banner |
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Reply To This Topic #11 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 06:35:35 pm |
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Wow, what a find! Congrats on the Half Dime!
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2009 Coin Roll Hunting Totals:
Wheat Pennies: 5/20
Foreign Coins: 0/20
1959 D Pennies: 1/6
San Fransisco Mint: 3/10
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Posts: 2383
Pittsfield Ma.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites Prism IV
_____________ 1783 King George III "GEORGIVS" backwards "S" - Revolutionary War, British Cartridge Sling Belt Tip - 1786 "VERMONTENSIUM" Copper Ryder 7 var._____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #12 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 06:36:20 pm |
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I would say F-12 or slightly better. I don't think VF.
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1783 CFT. KG III 1/2 Penny (25-83A)-1 of 3 known *Sold $3,750, Vermont Landscape Coppers Ryder 6 *Sold $760, Ryder7 (Avatar)** Sold $1,275*, Royal Irish Artillery Cartridge Box Sling Belt Tip,(3)- GW Inaugural Buttons-2-Cobb# 17-J.* Sold both--$405 and $400. *GW Button Cobb 17-I
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Reply To This Topic #13 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 06:39:58 pm |
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Cograts on a great find |
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Posts: 408
_____________ 1795 Half Dime_____________
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Reply To This Topic #14 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 06:43:09 pm |
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Thanks guys, I haven't done anything to it yet except rinse it. Whats the best way to get the rest of the dirt out left in the hair, around the stars, etc. without scratching? Or just leave it?
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Posts: 2685
Middlesex County, New Jersey
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites DFX w/ Sunray DX-1 probe and Minelab Excalibur 1000
Primary Interest: Metal Detecting
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Reply To This Topic #15 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 06:44:14 pm |
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I just came back from vacation and this was the first post I read....wow. Congrats on the find and the banner (It will be up there soon).
NJ
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Reply To This Topic #16 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 06:48:22 pm |
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great find! :thumbsup:banner  |
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Posts: 879
Michigan
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #17 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 07:05:08 pm |
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Wow! awesome find congrats on an amazing coin! |
CRH Totals 2009
Wheats 90
Pre 1960 105
Buffalo 5
War Nic 2
Merc 0
Rosie 15
Wash. Quarter 2
Walking 0
Franklin 0
90% 1
40% 12
Canadian Silver 3
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Posts: 1789
Chicago
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's Matrix M6 w/ Sun-Ray DX-1, 950 coil and 6x10 DD, Minelab Excalibur II, Garrett Ace 250, Garmin Etrex GPS
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Reply To This Topic #18 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 07:09:22 pm |
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WOW! Find of a lifetime! At least it would be for me.
Joe
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"Go deep or go home" - LAdigger
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Posts: 1283
Independence, KY
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab XTerra 70 / Garrett Ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #19 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 07:09:31 pm |
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BANNER find! Congrats! That's one sweet find!!!! |
“Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value ---- zero.” - Voltaire (1694-1778)
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Posts: 1731
Virginia Beach
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Excal 2 and E Trac
_____________ 33 Infantry Officer Buttons - War of 1812 - Gold & Diamond Ring_____________
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Reply To This Topic #20 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 07:10:50 pm |
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When I read the title, I was thinking a seated half dime. Those are very noteworthy in their own right. But when I saw that picture, my jaw fell and it truly took my breath away. That is an outstanding find, congratulations on an amazing coin! I vote banner!
Anthony
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It is amazing what men will do for an extra inch.
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Posts: 293
Hamilton NY
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's XLT / White's V3i
_____________ War Of 1812 Button Cache_____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #21 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 07:13:39 pm |
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great find!! any story behind it? what kind of place did you find it at?
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Posts: 2749
Denver, Colorado
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites Silver Eagle, DFX, Shadow X-2
_____________ Frontier Day Souvenir & Baggage Tags_____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #22 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 07:27:05 pm |
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Two words, Ban ner. Actually more than two words, fill in all the required info. Where, when, how, and why not me.
Oh, I so salute you.
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Reply To This Topic #23 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 07:28:35 pm |
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Nominated for banner.......WOW
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CRH Totals
90%: 24
40%: 138
War Nickels: 3
Silver Dimes: 15
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Oldest Coin Found is a 1853 Seated Liberty Half Dime
Posts: 892
Star City
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's - DFX,Prizm V, Spectra V3
Primary Interest: Metal Detecting
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Reply To This Topic #24 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 07:30:57 pm |
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Outstanding find, and in outstanding shape. WTG |
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Posts: 364
Baltimore/Cambridge, MD
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Teknetics T2, ACE 250
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Reply To This Topic #25 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 07:40:46 pm |
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Banner (just saw you up there congrats!). Tell us more about the find and your level of excitement. We deserve more of a story for such a cool find!
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Posts: 1057
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites, MXT.
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Reply To This Topic #26 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 07:43:56 pm |
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Oh My God ! I can't believe I'm seeing this - That is the most beautiful early American silver
coin I have ever seen posted on here . I am stunned - Obviously BANNER !!! That coin would
make my detecting life - Do not clean it further , it is gorgeous !! Argentium.
PS. could you give a detailed story about your finding of this treasure ?
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Posts: 408
_____________ 1795 Half Dime_____________
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Reply To This Topic #27 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 07:47:12 pm |
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Thanks for the Banner noms all. I really appreciate it. I found this at what I call my "1812 site". I really think there was furtrade activity there also, though, considering the other relics including tinklers, trade silver, etc. What amazes me is how shallow things are at this site. Most things are in the top 4 inches or so of dirt. It's on a hillsde in the woods which probably keeps the soil from building up. A couple of flintlock parts found earlier were barely covered. I kept wondering if I would ever find a coin there as it seemed like things were drying up a bit. Looks like I can cross that off the list for this place! Hopefully someone was carrying a quarter!
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Posts: 5670
Bellevue, WA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer SE, Tesoro TigerShark
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Reply To This Topic #28 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 07:50:41 pm |
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Awesome half dime!  Nice job! |
Anyone can make life interesting you just have to go out there and do things instead of sitting on your butt doing nothing. Second quote: Life is about trying new things not just standing around.
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Reply To This Topic #29 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 07:54:45 pm |
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I would grade it vf20 red book shows it to be worth 3,000. Great find!! it's worth big $$
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Posts: 1070
Cleveland, Ohio
Detector used Detector(s) Used - DFX
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #30 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 08:06:42 pm |
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Now that is incredible. Those would be my favorite kind of coin to find. Big time congrats! You need to tear that site apart! Let us know if you get it graded/slabbed or something.
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Posts: 7307
Chicago IL
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab_Explorer_SE_Pro w/ SunRay pinpointer & Garrett_Ace250
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Reply To This Topic #31 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 08:07:50 pm |
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Your Only One Swing Away From Discovery
Posts: 5510
Florida
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Library
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Reply To This Topic #32 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 08:19:39 pm |
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a truly remarkable great discovery, awaiting days, months, years and centuries for you to uncover her congrats on bring her back to the light of the world |
Your Discovery Has History Count On It
Enjoy the dig, treasure the time
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Posts: 5145
California
Detector used Detector(s) Used - ,M.X.T.& Tesoro Tejon
_____________ Gold & Silver_____________
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Reply To This Topic #33 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 08:24:31 pm |
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Totally awesome!!!! I am shooting for a seated half dime,that takes the cake! |
M.X.T , Tesoro Tejon 4"& 2.5" dredge with a little luck!!
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Posts: 1084
Northern California
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Safari; Tesoro Silver uMax
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Reply To This Topic #34 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 08:28:08 pm |
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AWESOME!!!!
I think I would faint if I found something like that.
Congrats!
Ray
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Posts: 844
Eugene ,OR
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Etrac/ X-8-X-1/ /Excalibur 2/AuqaHog ~yayer
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Reply To This Topic #35 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 08:30:19 pm |
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Finding a Ring is a Treasure Returning a Ring is a Great Treasure HH
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Posts: 850
Utah
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites XLT //Fisher CZ-3D
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #36 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 08:37:38 pm |
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I would not attempt to try and clean it any further. If you decide to get it slabed thats the last thing you want is cleaned on the slab. Your picture looks good, leave the Half.D the way it is BANNER ALL THE WAY |
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Posts: 474
Massachusetts
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer II
_____________ 1662 Oak Tree Two Pence_____________
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Reply To This Topic #37 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 08:43:52 pm |
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That is just a stunning find. Congratulations big time !!!!!
It looks beautiful up on the banner right where it belongs....
Find of a life time for sure !!!!
Congrats again,
Brian in MA
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Posts: 396
Tennessee
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Spectra V3
___________  Gold Bracelet Found & Returned___________
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Reply To This Topic #38 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 08:48:43 pm |
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Well that is just awesome. Thanks so much for the great photo and for sharing it with us.
And I do believe you have made the banner!
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"Always Do Good...It'll Please Some and Confuse the Rest"
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Your Only One Swing Away From Discovery
Posts: 5510
Florida
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Library
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Reply To This Topic #39 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 08:52:08 pm |
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Well that is just awesome. Thanks so much for the great photo and for sharing it with us.
And I do believe you have made the banner!
yeah he just did congrats I agree a banner find indeed |
Your Discovery Has History Count On It
Enjoy the dig, treasure the time
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Posts: 1120
Northeast Pennsylvania
Detector used Detector(s) Used - ACE 250
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Reply To This Topic #40 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 08:58:27 pm |
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Amazing find. Great shape as well. |
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Posts: 251
North Carolina
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Ace 250, Explorer SE
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Reply To This Topic #41 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 09:03:59 pm |
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Nominated for banner obv. This is a truly incredible find. It is one of the best I have ever seen. Has anyone figured out which variety this coin is? This is sheer beauty. Wow just wow.
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MY OLDEST COIN RECOVERED TO DATE IS A 1852 3 CENT PIECE
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Posts: 1008
Queensland, Australia
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Jackeroo, BH Landstar
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Reply To This Topic #42 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 09:04:09 pm |
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Incredible, that coin is off the planet !!! |
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Posts: 276
HamburgAR
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Ace 250 Old Folks Knowledge
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Reply To This Topic #43 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 09:06:36 pm |
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yeppers, sweet coin man!! Don't you get a free charter membership or something for winning banner?
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Posts: 729
Mid Mo
Detector used Detector(s) Used - DFX, COMPASS SCANNER,
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Reply To This Topic #44 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 09:22:41 pm |
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what a coin you have found, it will be hard to top that one. BANNER!!!! I know you will try though. GOOD LUCK!!!! JYD |
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Posts: 1184
So Illinois
Detector used Detector(s) Used - DFX, Prism5, Minelab SE
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Reply To This Topic #45 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 09:39:52 pm |
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Super find, Congrats on the Banner.
JDD
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Dave the - 219erman -
Posts: 1060
CHICAGO
Detector used Detector(s) Used - E-Trac w/Pro Coil,and 6x8" S.E.F,The Relic & Gold hunters DREAM...a Troy X-3 w/3 coils
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #46 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 10:07:13 pm |
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Congrats (Drooling)
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Now I Will Hit That 2012 Silver |
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Posts: 2861
New Zealand
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Sovereign GT
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Reply To This Topic #47 Posted Feb 08, 2009, 10:22:51 pm |
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A beautiful treasure find. Well Done and the Banner too  Mike |
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Posts: 7870
Bavaria Germany
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab XT70, White's XLT, Fisher 1280, Garrett Ace 250 and MH5
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Reply To This Topic #48 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 12:10:48 am |
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Awesome half dime and a big congrats! I would not clean it. HH, Mike
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Posts: 2636
Hampton Roads, VA.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - bounty hunter sharp shooter 2, minelab sovereign xs 2a pro
_____________ Silver Stash_____________
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Reply To This Topic #49 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 12:20:55 am |
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Congrats, simply incredible find. wow
golden silver
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Posts: 6624
Elgin
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fishers 1235X-8" CZ-20/21-8" F-70-11"DD GC1023
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Reply To This Topic #50 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 12:23:43 am |
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Easy for you to say "decent"
I think it's awesome. Looks to be in really good shape for something that old.
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It's a squirrel gun, get it?
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Let's go dig some history!
Posts: 1455
TEXAS
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Bounty Hunter Tracker IV / Garrett Ace 250/Minelab X-Terra 70
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Reply To This Topic #51 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 01:21:26 am |
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WOW!!! Flippin' awesome!
Baggins
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Posts: 564
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's MXT
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Reply To This Topic #52 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 01:39:55 am |
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one of these days i'll find silver in the 1700's in ANY condition.
Phenominal !!!!!!!!!
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Posts: 1952
_____________ 1877 Indian Head_____________
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Reply To This Topic #53 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 02:02:51 am |
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WOW !! i thought my seated half dimes were something of notice but they are nothing compared to that. you must be beside yourself. i got to go back and take another look and another and another and another. congrats. willy.
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Reply To This Topic #54 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 03:03:20 am |
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Reply To This Topic #55 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 03:04:59 am |
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Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Posts: 988
Norway
Detector used Detector(s) Used - XP Goldmaxx Power.
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Reply To This Topic #56 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 03:06:19 am |
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Great coin. Congrats! |
Det vi vet er sĺ uendelig lite mot det som har hendt. Arkeologen er som den som gĺr langs en strand og finner smĺtterier, skyllet i land fra et forsvunnet skib. Men selve skibet som gikk i dypet med menneskene fĺr han aldri se.
http://www.comepraytherosary.org/
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wolf pack!!!
Posts: 6788
Texas
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minlabe SE, ace 250, fisher 1280x
_____________ Calvert Store Dig - Diamond Ring - Found & Returned_____________
___________ Ring Found & Returned___________
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Reply To This Topic #57 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 04:00:07 am |
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Amazing find Congratulations
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Important Disclaimer: No racist- slurs, Innuendos or Insults implied in the above post.
AND, I don't have time to spell check!
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Posts: 365
Western Pennsylvania
Detector used Detector(s) Used - E Trac
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Reply To This Topic #58 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 04:13:42 am |
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The find of a life time!!!!!
There are about ten varieties of the 1795 half dime. Any idea which one you found?
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NOT A COIN SHOOTER!!!! Just rebuilding my 401K........one coin at a time.
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Best find 1819 Large Cent
Posts: 1040
Pittsfield ma
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites PRIZM IV,Whites M-6
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Reply To This Topic #59 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 04:18:22 am |
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Congratulations on a beautiful coin and a well deserved banner G1 |
Golden1
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Posts: 1699
Topsham, Vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab 705, Garrett ace 250
_____________ War of 1812 US Artillery Belt Plate - Pewter U.S.A. Buttons_____________
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Reply To This Topic #60 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 04:43:01 am |
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There have been some really nice finds by TNET members, but this one blows me away !! VERY NICE FIND VPR |
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Desert Rat
Posts: 83
Ridgecrest, California
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher Gold Bug 2 White's MXT
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Reply To This Topic #61 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 04:49:34 am |
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Outstanding! Gratz on banner |
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Posts: 143
Amherstburg, Ontario
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Tesoro Cortes,
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Reply To This Topic #62 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 04:56:28 am |
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What an absolutley beautiful coin you found. I wouldn't touch it, just leave it exactly the way it is. And good job on not damaging it during recovery, very well done.
James.
HomesteadHunter
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Posts: 369
Central Massachusetts
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab ETrac
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Reply To This Topic #63 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 05:03:08 am |
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Very sweet! Congrats on the find and the banner! |
When in doubt, dig it!
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Posts: 61
New Bern, NC
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's XLT
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Reply To This Topic #64 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 05:03:40 am |
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Posts: 524
central pa
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites Spectra V3i
_____________ 1794 Liberty Cap Cent_____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #66 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 05:16:28 am |
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simply incredible ! big time congrats to you take care vp www.Treasure-Valley.net |
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Reply To This Topic #67 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 05:19:27 am |
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Now that is a BANNER find without a doubt! I believe almost anybody who detects and looks for old coins would be one happy person finding your coin.
I know of two others found ,either 1794 or 1795, not sure of the years, I know one was 1794 and he sent it away for grading and slabbing, and he was not a happy camper with the fact it came back saying either Cleaned or Improperly Cleaned and he swears he did nothing to it. So you are at the mercy of the company and how they might deal with it, since they will most likely know by the appearance it did come from the ground.
With that said, I believe it is somewhere between a Fine and Very Fine for details, and lean closer to Very Fine. Again, congratulations on many of us here what would be considered "dream find".
Don
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"The mantra has always been don't clean a (copper) coin or it will lose value.
For undug coins this is true. For dug coins this is untrue.
The value will increase with judicious cleaning."
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Reply To This Topic #68 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 05:28:50 am |
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Now that is a BANNER find without a doubt! I believe almost anybody who detects and looks for old coins would be one happy person finding your coin.
I know of two others found ,either 1794 or 1795, not sure of the years, I know one was 1794 and he sent it away for grading and slabbing, and he was not a happy camper with the fact it came back saying either Cleaned or Improperly Cleaned and he swears he did nothing to it. So you are at the mercy of the company and how they might deal with it, since they will most likely know by the appearance it did come from the ground.
With that said, I believe it is somewhere between a Fine and Very Fine for details, and lean closer to Very Fine. Again, congratulations on many of us here what would be considered "dream find".
Don
sad to hear that, but you are correct on your statement! You are at the mercy. Congratulations on making the BANNER! |
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Reply To This Topic #69 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 06:50:51 am |
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Beautiful coin. Not something you see posted every day. Congratulations on the banner.
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Reply To This Topic #70 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 06:52:43 am |
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WOW! Congrats! |
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Reply To This Topic #71 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 06:53:08 am |
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Very Nice!!
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Reply To This Topic #72 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 06:58:40 am |
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Best find 1817 Large Cent
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Reply To This Topic #73 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 07:14:31 am |
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WOW! Nice, another coin I hope to find someday  I would say a Very Fine as well How about a 3D avatar of your coin, like the one I have? Just say the word and I will make you one. HH, Donny |
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Reply To This Topic #74 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 07:36:05 am |
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Scratcher, I have been just staring at that coin of yours for the longest time!!  That is a coin find of a lifetime!! Even though, like you say, you probably won't find another in your lifetime, you've found a coin that 99% will never find in our lifetimes!! Major Congrats!! Well Deserved BANNER!!  HH, CAPTN SE Dan |
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Reply To This Topic #75 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 07:57:11 am |
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Some better news, the fact you found a 1795 is great, but there are 10 varieties of the 1795 Half Dime. I was hoping it was one of the Rare varieties$ for 1795, but I don't think so, but it is listed on coinfacts.com as Very Scarce(R4) for that variety, so that is great news.
I am fairly certain your Half Dime is a Variety known as "Valentine 6" I went thru some auction sites and started eliminating other varieties and there are big differences on some, but when I found a great photo of one on Heritage Auction archives, I am fairly certain it matches yours.
I suggest to anyone interested in trying to find values and even try to attribute varieties, that one thing you can do to do this is join some of the auction sites on line. I use Heritage a lot for help in attributing varieties, if I do not have the books for the coin and also for giggle purposes, the values and how they are being graded.
Don
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For undug coins this is true. For dug coins this is untrue.
The value will increase with judicious cleaning."
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Reply To This Topic #76 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 08:09:40 am |
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Edited- this is Valentine 6, as Don says. Valentine-5 has a similar die crack from the bridge of Liberty's nose to the rim, but this coin can be distinguished as V-6 by the reverse die. I think it is Rarity-4, making it a slightly scarcer die variety for the year (but not one of the killer rare ones).
I think it grades higher than people are saying here- and the grading services would peg it as having VF35 details. Its surfaces are nice enough that it might just be certified as problem-free, but it's more likely they will identify it as a ground recovery and denote "environmental damage." It does not have the "improperly cleaned" look to it, which is a good thing. Is it bent at all? Many, if not most, of these early half dimes are slightly bent, so check it carefully for that. If not bent, I think its auction value would be between $3,000 and $4,250, depending on how nice or not-nice the surfaces are when viewed under a lamp. Great find!
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Reply To This Topic #77 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 08:09:57 am |
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outstanding find all i can say is wow congrats and hh
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Reply To This Topic #78 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 08:17:26 am |
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awesome find, way to go
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Utah
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Reply To This Topic #79 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 08:18:42 am |
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Time to quit, you have found your best find! On the other hand there might be another.....Kane 23
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Reply To This Topic #80 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 08:58:09 am |
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Congrats on a most amazing find! A banner find all the way! HH |
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Reply To This Topic #81 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 09:03:26 am |
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Well done and great looking coin. |
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Reply To This Topic #82 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 11:22:14 am |
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I suggest to anyone interested in trying to find values and even try to attribute varieties, that one thing you can do to do this is join some of the auction sites on line. I use Heritage a lot for help in attributing varieties, if I do not have the books for the coin and also for giggle purposes, the values and how they are being graded.
Don
This is definitely one of, if not THE best finds I have seen in quite some time. Congrats on the banner, but even more so, congrats on a fantastic find. Also: Great advice, Don! I joined a while back and occassionally I browse the auctions just to see what is out there that is not listed in the Red Book. |
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Looking for that ONE find.
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Reply To This Topic #83 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 11:51:22 am |
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Reply To This Topic #84 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 01:01:02 pm |
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NICE!!! Probably the nicest coin I've seen on TN. I think the coin looks great "as is", but you may want to look into sending it to NCS. NCS will professionally conserve and slab it "genuine" or give it a detail grade and attribute the variety. I do believe, if the coin is "problem free" it will then be sent to NGC for actual grading. I believe most coins don't belong in plastic, but I personnally would send this one in for authentication (which I have no doubt it is the real deal). Congrats on the banner, you deserve it.
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MDing
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Girard Pa
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Reply To This Topic #85 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 01:05:20 pm |
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Sweet. Nice work
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Reply To This Topic #86 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 01:10:08 pm |
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Nice looking oldie |
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Reply To This Topic #88 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 01:26:43 pm |
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What a coin to add to the collection, way to go |
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Reply To This Topic #90 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 02:22:16 pm |
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Positivey Awsome find :icon_king:l Congratulations on the Banner It just goes to show you never know what is just beneath your feet. |
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Reply To This Topic #91 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 02:48:01 pm |
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That is one great find! You mentioned that you found it at a site you call the 1812 site.......I can respect that since I also like to hunt sites from that time period also........I am just curious, what state did you find your items? Do you think you could post pics of the Buttons and relics from that site. I"m sure there are some people in here that would like to see them.............WTG
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Reply To This Topic #92 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 02:58:00 pm |
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Now that is a BANNER find without a doubt! I believe almost anybody who detects and looks for old coins would be one happy person finding your coin.
I know of two others found ,either 1794 or 1795, not sure of the years, I know one was 1794 and he sent it away for grading and slabbing, and he was not a happy camper with the fact it came back saying either Cleaned or Improperly Cleaned and he swears he did nothing to it. So you are at the mercy of the company and how they might deal with it, since they will most likely know by the appearance it did come from the ground.
With that said, I believe it is somewhere between a Fine and Very Fine for details, and lean closer to Very Fine. Again, congratulations on many of us here what would be considered "dream find".
Don
Don knows what he is talking about. Here's my advice. I've also dealt with PCGS, ANACS, and NGC. If you are thinking about selling this coin, DO NOT send it in for grading. You will be unhappy about what they grade and (subgrade) it. Any collector or buyer would rather see it like it is, especially a dug coin. I would hit it with warm soapy water and a soft toothbrush and leave it like it is. This method is NOT going to hurt the coin or it's value. Grading this coin is a waste of time and your money. Get some daeler and collector prices and quotes and you might like what you hear. Then decide on private sale or take it to auction with a minimum bid. (Careful with the auction too) Sometimes a bird in the hand is better. Take my 25-83A. I had 2 firm offers of $5000 and went to auction and got 3750- 5% = $3562.50 my cut. It's your coin but I highly recommend NOT sending it to a grading service. GOOD LUCK and Congratulations!!! Hogge |
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Ohio
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Reply To This Topic #93 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 04:31:24 pm |
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Scratcher,Conratulations on a dream find and it definitely looks great on the banner. Wow! that's one of the coolest coins i've seen posted here Jerry |
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Moronica, northwest of Chicago.
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Reply To This Topic #94 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 04:44:32 pm |
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Oh wow!! I'd like to find ANY half dime. That one is way beyond gorgeous!! Congrats on the banner!!  |
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Reply To This Topic #95 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 04:59:56 pm |
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Thanks for all the sound advice guys. I appreciate all the time people take answering questions here. Alot of the relics from this site have been posted by me earlier, but I'll see if I can get the finds from yesterday up as well. If you knew how long it took me to get those photos of the coin right, you'd understand why I'm in no rush to battle my photography skills again today. My lack of camera skills is only surpassed by my lack of typing skills...
I'll probably hold onto this coin for sometime, but who knows after the excitement wanes...
Any thoughts on using the ultrasonic cleaner on this coin as opposed to toothbrush??
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Reply To This Topic #96 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 05:26:54 pm |
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Congratulations of finding a truly rare early American silver coin! It doesn't get much better than that. WTG!
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Reply To This Topic #97 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 05:36:29 pm |
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That is an incredible find! Congratulations on that beauty! Wow!
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Missouri
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Reply To This Topic #98 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 05:39:36 pm |
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Now this is what we all dream of finding,,,,,nice
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Reply To This Topic #99 Posted Feb 09, 2009, 05:43:55 pm |
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Hottt Dammm. Banner. That one is on my dream list. Congratulations, you have to be on cloud 9.
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