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Posted Oct 06, 2009, 05:56:36 pm

About 90% of my hunting is in the wooded areas around Chicago and this one particular site
hasn't disappointed me yet thumbsup

Every time I've hunted this site, I've been fortunate to recover a silver or two and at the worst,
an early Lincoln. But yesterday, was a hunt that I'll always remember.

While working my way through the Buckthorn, I got a solid quarter signal. . . from all angels. . . and
when I started digging, I took a wide birth to avoid several roots that were guarding my target.
After digging a hole about 7" deep and 12" wide, I felt I had all my bases covered so I scanned
the pile of dirt right next to the hole and got a solid repeatable tone.

I pin-pointed my target and saw a silver, reeded edge and the unmistakable arrows clenched within
an eagle's claw and I knew immediately I had found a Barber. I had no clue as to it's date so to
avoid any damaging scratches, I placed it in a plastic container and waited until I got home to reveal
it's date.

It was worth the wait. . . it was the oldest Barber I have ever found Smiley

Thanks for looking,
watercolor

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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted Oct 06, 2009, 05:59:14 pm

holy smokes that coin is beautiful! congrats on a great find! thumbsup
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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted Oct 06, 2009, 05:59:26 pm

Man that is in sweet shape.
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Reply To This Topic #3 Posted Oct 06, 2009, 06:00:53 pm

Super quarter... And in real fine shape.....
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Reply To This Topic #4 Posted Oct 06, 2009, 06:01:31 pm

Absolutely beautiful,its even toned!all the better.
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Reply To This Topic #5 Posted Oct 06, 2009, 06:05:00 pm

Your excellent recovery method and the decision Not to field clean it made a BIG difference in how beautiful that coin looks.  Congratulations on the finding, and even more congrats on proper recovery and cleaning.  She's a looker.


Regards,


Buckles
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Reply To This Topic #6 Posted Oct 06, 2009, 06:05:51 pm

Awesome barber!! What do you think it grades? Looks like AU to me.
congrats, peanut thumbsup
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Reply To This Topic #7 Posted Oct 06, 2009, 06:08:09 pm

I'll second Buckles post. Too many finds are damaged by our lack of self control. Congrats on your great find!
Mr Tuff
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Reply To This Topic #8 Posted Oct 06, 2009, 06:11:26 pm

nice barber icon_thumleft i hope to find 1 more before the year is out.  MR TUFF
oldest dug 1831 William IIII. 1844 1/6 Skilling. 1834,51,84-86,91,92,93,94s,97-06,08-11,13 Dimes. 1854,56,76s,94,99,1902,06,09d,11,15s Qtrs. 1864 2cent. 79,83cc Morgan. 1867,68,82,87,88,90,91,93,95,97,98,1900,02,04-09,11,12d Nickles. 1848,56,59,61,64-67-69,73-75,81-85,87-09 Cent.
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Reply To This Topic #9 Posted Oct 06, 2009, 06:12:05 pm

Mmmmmmmm minty!
Seek and Ye shall find, (not necessarily what You were looking for)
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Reply To This Topic #10 Posted Oct 06, 2009, 06:44:58 pm

Now Thats Nice!
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Reply To This Topic #11 Posted Oct 06, 2009, 06:53:58 pm

Beautiful Barber. WTG   thumbsup

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Reply To This Topic #12 Posted Oct 06, 2009, 06:55:07 pm

WOW!! That is a SUPERB Barber!  Congrats!!
Dale
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Reply To This Topic #13 Posted Oct 06, 2009, 06:56:23 pm

watercolor,

That is without a doubt the nicest Barber I have ever seen dug! I would not be surprised if that would grade MS60.  thumbsup
It's the thrill of the hunt!
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Reply To This Topic #14 Posted Oct 06, 2009, 07:04:05 pm

How did you clean it?
I Love Metal Detecting!!!!!!!!
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Reply To This Topic #15 Posted Oct 06, 2009, 10:15:30 pm

shes a beautiful one alright!!!!! headbang notworthy
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Reply To This Topic #16 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 01:32:00 am

I would like to know from what "coin dealer" you bought that coin from..... laughing9

The detail is incredible...probably was lost right from the bank....... thumbsup

I'll give my vote for a BANNER slot....... headbang
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Reply To This Topic #17 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 01:51:08 am

man that is a nice coin!!! ive made many great finds but for some reason the barber quarter has eluded me. i bet your stoked!!  banner.  willy
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Reply To This Topic #18 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 03:20:25 am

AWSOME! what a beautiful piece!
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Reply To This Topic #19 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 03:49:35 am

Great Find!  Pieces like that is what keeps me looking!  WTG
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Reply To This Topic #20 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 04:26:17 am

Very nice! thumbsup
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Reply To This Topic #21 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 05:11:18 am

Thanks everyone for all your wonderful comments.

I was excited when I found this Lady on Monday and now I'm really
excited to see her face again on the Banner. . . OMG.

My first indication that this could be a really nice quarter was the
sharpness of the reeded edge that was peeking through the mud.
I originally thought was this may be a silver Washington because
the person I was hunting with (Looking4Seated) had just found a
silver Rosie not more than 30-yards from where I was at. But then
when I saw the detail in the eagle's claw & arrows, that's when I
packed it between several wet leaves in a plastic pill container
without even trying to see a date.

When I got home, I was able to rinse almost all of the mud off and the
mud that remained, I carefully dislodged with a small Sable brush.

Thanks again everyone!
watercolor
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Reply To This Topic #22 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 05:17:22 am

Way to go on finding that nice quarter and making the banner. TMAN...
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Reply To This Topic #23 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 05:19:53 am

WTG WC on making the banner and find such a remarkable find headbang
Enjoying the "Good Life" in SoCal
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Reply To This Topic #24 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 06:25:45 am

Nice find and in great condition! thumbsup
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Reply To This Topic #25 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 06:33:36 am

Perfect. I always liked the design of the B quarter. thumbsup
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Reply To This Topic #26 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 06:33:41 am

that quarter mustve been lost as soon as it was minted !
ALLEN
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Reply To This Topic #27 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 08:38:31 am

Congrats mate icon_thumright
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Reply To This Topic #28 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 08:57:57 am

Oh yeah,

That is about as nice as they get. That's a money coin for sure.

HH Jer
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Reply To This Topic #29 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 09:01:30 am

WTG!! That's a beautiful coin. Congrats
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Reply To This Topic #30 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 12:13:59 pm

     Congrats on the coin and the Banner!
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Reply To This Topic #31 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 12:30:42 pm

Watercolor,

Awesome coin my friend! headbang
Congratulations. I hope you find many more. thumbsup

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Reply To This Topic #32 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 01:10:41 pm

You rock WC!!!  headbang
Congrats on a BANNERIFIC Barber. That sucker is beautiful.  thumbsup
Excellent find.
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Reply To This Topic #33 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 01:25:47 pm

What a beautiful find and Congrats on the Banner!!
Best Find Yet: 1853 $1 Gold Piece & Abe Lincoln Re-Election Pin 1864
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Reply To This Topic #34 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 02:03:57 pm

OH my goodness, WC!  Shocked That's a purdy Barber!  icon_pirat

                Way to go!! Nana  Wink
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Reply To This Topic #35 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 02:13:00 pm

Congratulations on the Banner and an incredible coin.  notworthy headbang. If you go to have it graded it would probably go EF-45. There are several reasons it would not be a final grade of AU. The very fine, but noticeable scratches, on the face. The two deep ones I see just below the left of the Eagles beak. I've had many coins graded, and graders are very, VERY, picky when it comes to AU grade. Although beautifully toned and extremely well struck. AWESOME looking coin guy, and very well Banner worthy. There will be some that disagree with my grading, but still others that WILL agree. These are the people who have actualy had coins graded and know what I'm talking about. So many people are disappointed using grading companies, (me being one). I would be shocked if it went AU-50 by a reputable grading service. MO. Unbelieveable ground find!!!!
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Reply To This Topic #36 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 02:29:15 pm

That's definitely the nicest dug quarter I've ever seen.  Way to go!!
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Reply To This Topic #37 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 03:23:51 pm

Very nice find icon_thumright
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Reply To This Topic #38 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 04:13:35 pm

Barbers with practically no wear like that coin are NOT common..even coins still containing luster are often more worn than your coin here. And congrats on not wiping the dirt off with your fingers once you found it in your pile.  Cool
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Reply To This Topic #39 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 04:22:28 pm

She's a looker alright !!!

Good job getting it out of the hole undamaged. A lot of times, when there are roots you have a tendency to hack away at the roots which, at least in my case, can dice up a coin pretty good.

Congrats on the beautiful Barber and on the Banner...

Brian in MA
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Reply To This Topic #40 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 04:30:26 pm

STELLAR find thumbsup

Nat
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Reply To This Topic #41 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 04:46:31 pm

first awesome coin
however i dont understand why its banner. I mean it looks awesome but even in au grade which it might get, it books 150.
trust not trying to rain on anyones parade, im just curious why banner
again congrats
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Reply To This Topic #42 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 05:08:02 pm

finds like that, makes it all worth while.
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Reply To This Topic #43 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 05:13:15 pm

that quarter is a find of a lifetime, I do not think I have EVER seen a more pretty barber.......WOW, it would be hard to find one in a coin shop that nice! Congrats and it is more than worthy of being on the banner.....no matter what the guy above me says....lol
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Reply To This Topic #44 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 06:10:52 pm

Quote from: Goes4ever on Oct 07, 2009, 05:13:15 pm
that quarter is a find of a lifetime, I do not think I have EVER seen a more pretty barber.......WOW, it would be hard to find one in a coin shop that nice! Congrats and it is more than worthy of being on the banner.....no matter what the guy above me says....lol

just wanted a reason why it was banner, thanx buddy
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Reply To This Topic #45 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 06:25:46 pm

congratulations once again WC!  I'm sure glad I got you to come join me and that I was able to witness that remarkable recovery!  thumbsup
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Reply To This Topic #46 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 06:39:54 pm

Wow!  Watercolor, that is a beautiful find, and congrats on BANNER!!  We are all looking and hoping for some beautiful coin like that.  Glad it was you!   hello2 hello2 hello2

just beautiful...

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Reply To This Topic #47 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 06:45:50 pm

Flat out the best looking Barber quarter I've seen dug.  I was thrilled with the 1911s on my avatar, but that coin is not as nice as yours.  The detail on the wing tips is phenomenal.  They are the first thing to wear off. Congratulations on the find and the banner.
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Reply To This Topic #48 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 07:09:56 pm

Awesome coin there, great find congrats.
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Reply To This Topic #49 Posted Oct 07, 2009, 07:20:57 pm

ConGrats On the banner  watercolor
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Reply To This Topic #50 Posted Oct 08, 2009, 01:45:52 am

Awesome coin!!!
Congrats on the Banner!!!
I like how you(Watercolor) clean
your finds with a "sable" brush...
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Reply To This Topic #51 Posted Oct 08, 2009, 03:00:53 am

Nice job!  You did well to avoid rubbing and scrubbing like "some" do.  It does make a difference.  One wrong move can reduce the value by hundreds or thousands depending on the coin.  A lovely Barber for your collection.
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Reply To This Topic #52 Posted Oct 08, 2009, 04:02:09 am

they don't come any prettier out of the ground...grats on the banner  hello2
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Moonlight and Magnolias
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Bannered!
120-160 year old Miller crock - Three Buckle Day - Big Silver Pocket Spill
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Class Ring Found & Returned
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Reply To This Topic #53 Posted Oct 08, 2009, 04:22:32 am

Yes, a sable brush is what I use to remove any remaining dirt from my silvers after I blast them with hard running water. 


Great work!  Again, I have to say that your cleaning and recovery methods are First Rate. 



-Buckles
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.

Scrap IRON recovered and recycled since March 2008: 2660 lbs.
Sniffer
DFCA

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Kansas
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Pear Cut Diamond Ring
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Reply To This Topic #54 Posted Oct 08, 2009, 05:20:20 pm

Mark,  that has to be one of the best coins I've ever seen. 
Brentallica
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Michigan
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Platinum Ring Found & Returned
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Reply To This Topic #55 Posted Oct 08, 2009, 07:53:26 pm

Awesome coin and in beautiful condition!
Congrats on your Banner find thumbsup
TreasureFiend
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Reply To This Topic #56 Posted Oct 08, 2009, 08:55:34 pm

Awesome job buddy she is perfect and way to represent the IL boys on the banner!!!!! headbang headbang headbang
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Reply To This Topic #57 Posted Oct 09, 2009, 04:58:10 am

Congrats on making the banner Mark!
It was cool logging on this morning and seeing your find on top. You sure deserve it.
Mike
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Upstate NY
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Reply To This Topic #58 Posted Oct 09, 2009, 06:50:21 am

Beautiful find!
At the end of the day, you should smell like dirt
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San Diego
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Reply To This Topic #59 Posted Oct 09, 2009, 07:11:43 am

Oh, that's a beauty!  Nice play-by-play on the find.  thumbsup
Jim in So. Cal.
Fisher F75, Minelab E-Trac, Whites Surf PI Dual Field
bravowhiskey
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Quahog County, Texas
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Reply To This Topic #60 Posted Oct 09, 2009, 08:09:50 am

What a surprise, congrats on the banner! notworthy Beautiful coinage!
Still waiting for my first 1800 circa quarter.

BW
"a consensus is merely the inability to make a decision"...Margaret Thatcher
Baldingboy
1851 O Half Dime

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Reply To This Topic #61 Posted Oct 09, 2009, 09:02:04 pm

Watercolor,
I don't know  how I missed your posting and Banner slot.  Congratulations Buddy!  It couldn't have happened to a better guy.  You sure deserve it.  Kudos to you on your field care with the coin. 

Baldingboy
Baggins
Let's go dig some history!

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TEXAS Sean Bailey

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Reply To This Topic #62 Posted Oct 09, 2009, 09:25:58 pm

WOW is that coin in great condition!! Very nice find!
HH
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Reply To This Topic #63 Posted Oct 09, 2009, 09:31:40 pm

My book says AU 50 is $135 and MS 60 $230
AU 50 = About Uncirculated - Slight trace of wear above forehead on cheek and on eagles Head wings and tail.
MS 60 =Uncirculated no trace of wear light blemishes.

Thats a great find!!!  I would say that it is Easily MS 60.  Congrats on the find!!!
BH 505
4"  Coil
8"  Coil
10" Coil
4seasons
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Reply To This Topic #64 Posted Oct 10, 2009, 06:05:42 am

Worthy of Banner just for the lesson of reminding us not to rub those questionable finds its hard to fight that urge. It would have been a shame to scratch that one. Great job on the find.
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