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  1. #1
    us
    May 2008
    Illinois
    DFinX -300, 10"DD, 6x10DD, Sunray DX-1
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    Oldest coin yet-1837 Half Cent

    Well, Half Penny, and issued from the Bank of Quebec, but still my oldest coin/bank token yet...

    I got in about 45 mins before sundown tonight along the Fox river. I don't recall sweating as much as I was tonight.
    I mean, face dripping with salt in the eyes type. I was ready to call it quits when I hit the '20 wheat at about 7".
    That gave me the energy to press on and hit the Canadian half penny just 2 feet away. Sounded like a deep dime,
    but ended up being big copper at 10".
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Oldest coin yet-1837 Half Cent-12cent.jpg   Oldest coin yet-1837 Half Cent-12cent2.jpg  

  2. #2
    us
    Let's go diggin!!!

    Dec 2009
    G P, Illinois
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    Re: Oldest coin yet-1837 Half Cent

    Awesome John, Congats on the oldie. Amazing what a wheatie will do for you.

  3. #3
    p2c
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    Apr 2009
    Matteson, IL
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    Re: Oldest coin yet-1837 Half Cent

    Congratulations that is indeed an interesting find. Yesterday was indeed hot, I was out for 2.5 hours but not rewarded for it. It is interesting to feel like you are in direct sunlight, only to realize you are in the shade.

  4. #4

    Apr 2006
    DES PLAINES IL
    "Your going Metal Detecting AGAIN !!!!!!!
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    Re: Oldest coin yet-1837 Half Cent

    sweet find John

    GOTTA LOVE THIS HOBBY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and Happy Hunting from Des Plaines IL ( D P Bob )

  5. #5
    us
    May 2009
    ILLINIOS
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    Re: Oldest coin yet-1837 Half Cent

    great find!

  6. #6
    us
    Jul 2003
    Elgin
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    Re: Oldest coin yet-1837 Half Cent

    Very sweet find. Makes you wonder how they got where they were and what kind of pockets they hid in along the way!

  7. #7

    Mar 2008
    Chicago IL
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    Re: Oldest coin yet-1837 Half Cent

    MAN-O-MAN thats AWESOME!!!!!!!!
    Come check out my MD'ing videos:
    http://youtube.com/user/TreasureFiend

  8. #8

    Jun 2008
    Chicago
    Etrac
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    Re: Oldest coin yet-1837 Half Cent

    Awesome find and in real nice shape! Congratulations

 

 

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