Awesome Colonial hunt with fellow Tnet member! UPDATE!!Bust Silver Counterfeit?

jamesbibb · Mar 6, 2011

So it apperas that the 1/2 dime is a period counterfeit. The dfx registers this coin at 40-41 well below where it should be metering at of 80. It was always in the back of mind due to the nature of the break. I am still super staoked and counterfeit coins just take the cake for sure. BUt on to find a real 1/2 dime! This coim has got to be the best counterfeit that I have ever seen as to the detail of the coin. ANd its is strane to me as to why fake a 5c coin opposed to say a 50c coin.

Met up with Mike (Woodland Detectors) for a hunt at one of my earlier sites. Gotta say Mike is an awesome guy! We had a blast recovering some prime early American relics. It was a perfect day of detecting in Central Va! The day started off with a 1889 V nickel, then mike got into a patch of nice flat buttons on the high ridge where the house sat. WHile working out the ridge I got a great 81-82 on the DFX and wouldnt you know at about 7 inches of Red dirt was a Draped Bust Copper. A few minutes later I got a 79 shallow reading (2") and out pops another copper!(In bad shape but it is a classic head design) The very next target at about 6" pops out a mens 14k band! :tongue3:

At about this time I was as giddy as a school girl.

we moved into the feild in front of the house and the 1st target I dig is this sadly broken yet ABSOLUTELY AWESOME 1829 BUST HALF DIME! i frantically searched the hole and found another peice of the coin (still one missing however) But i was extremely happy with my first half dime! All in all it was a great day and we both had some excellent recoveries and i cant wait to hit it again! Mike good times my friend, good times!
HH
James

jamesbibb · Mar 6, 2011

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mainer · Mar 6, 2011

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Nothing wrong with those digs. Wonder what made the half dime break like that? :dontknow:

jamesbibb · Mar 6, 2011

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mainer said:
Nothing wrong with those digs. Wonder what made the half dime break like that?

I dont know either but it is very sad!

nova treasure · Mar 6, 2011

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Wow, sounds like a Great day swinging.

congrats to both of ya on all the Great finds.

Bill

The Patriot · Mar 6, 2011

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I'd take a day like that right now!....great finds...yeah Mike is a great guy too... :icon_thumright:

jamesbibb · Mar 6, 2011

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The Patriot said:
I'd take a day like that right now!....great finds...yeah Mike is a great guy too...

Without a doubt! Thanks!

umrgolf · Mar 6, 2011

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great day out James :thumbsup:

dang shame about that 5c coin :icon_scratch:

thats a very odd break :dontknow:

maybe it was bent at one time and the bend finally gave way and broke.. oh well, it's still a Bust Silver :headbang:

ModernMiner · Mar 6, 2011

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Awesome job James! Congrats on the oldies and that GOLD. :hello2:

-MM-

hogge · Mar 6, 2011

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Are you sure that half dime isn't a lead counterfeit? I have several, and all the cft.'s look like yours. Incidently I have an 1829 CFT. half dollar. Clean it a bit and you will see. You're not going to hurt it any.

bookfisher · Mar 6, 2011

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Great digs! Old Gold, silver and copper. Can't ask for more than that!

Woodland Detectors · Mar 6, 2011

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"At about this time I was as giddy as a school girl" :laughing9:

That's funny James.

Thanks again for having me out man. You kicked my tail on those flats. (and everything else!) I see I have some getting used to on the hot soil you all have here. You are one heck of a fine detectorist buddy. What do you say, next week we try again?

That 5c piece IMO is definitely silver. Great finds. I'll post my pics tomorrow.

Mike

{Sentinel} · Mar 6, 2011

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jamesbibb said:
Met up with Mike (Woodland Detectors) for a hunt at one of my earlier sites. Gotta say Mike is an awesome guy! We had a blast recovering some prime early American relics. It was a perfect day of detecting in Central Va! The day started off with a 1889 V nickel, then mike got into a patch of nice flat buttons on the high ridge where the house sat. WHile working out the ridge I got a great 81-82 on the DFX and wouldnt you know at about 7 inches of Red dirt was a Draped Bust Copper. A few minutes later I got a 79 shallow reading (2") and out pops another copper!(In bad shape but it is a classic head design) The very next target at about 6" pops out a mens 14k band! At about this time I was as giddy as a school girl. we moved into the feild in front of the house and the 1st target I dig is this sadly broken yet ABSOLUTELY AWESOME 1829 BUST HALF DIME! i frantically searched the hole and found another peice of the coin (still one missing however) But i was extremely happy with my first half dime! All in all it was a great day and we both had some excellent recoveries and i cant wait to hit it again! Mike good times my friend, good times!
HH
James

Well sounds like y'all had a good time! Mike was originally suppose to come down and dig with me this weekend until we realized it was a 5 HOUR DRIVE for him

! It was alittle too far for him this time. I'm glad he was able to get out with you and dig some nice keepers. Congrats to you guys! :icon_thumleft:

MUD(S.W.A.T) · Mar 7, 2011

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Great hunt, good job !!

Keep @ it and HH !! :laughing7:

dfx willy · Mar 7, 2011

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awesome you guys! my colonial hunt this weekend wasnt to be no one was home at the 1720 house.but you guys sure had a nice one.

willy

spitfire55 · Mar 7, 2011

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:thumbsup:

Woodland Detectors · Mar 7, 2011

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{Sentinel} said:
jamesbibb said:

Met up with Mike (Woodland Detectors) for a hunt at one of my earlier sites. Gotta say Mike is an awesome guy! We had a blast recovering some prime early American relics. It was a perfect day of detecting in Central Va! The day started off with a 1889 V nickel, then mike got into a patch of nice flat buttons on the high ridge where the house sat. WHile working out the ridge I got a great 81-82 on the DFX and wouldnt you know at about 7 inches of Red dirt was a Draped Bust Copper. A few minutes later I got a 79 shallow reading (2") and out pops another copper!(In bad shape but it is a classic head design) The very next target at about 6" pops out a mens 14k band! At about this time I was as giddy as a school girl. we moved into the feild in front of the house and the 1st target I dig is this sadly broken yet ABSOLUTELY AWESOME 1829 BUST HALF DIME! i frantically searched the hole and found another peice of the coin (still one missing however) But i was extremely happy with my first half dime! All in all it was a great day and we both had some excellent recoveries and i cant wait to hit it again! Mike good times my friend, good times!
HH
James

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Well sounds like y'all had a good time! Mike was originally suppose to come down and dig with me this weekend until we realized it was a 5 HOUR DRIVE for him ! It was alittle too far for him this time. I'm glad he was able to get out with you and dig some nice keepers. Congrats to you guys!

Thanks Josh, we will all have to hook up this spring some time.

RJH02 · Mar 7, 2011

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Looks like you had a great hunt,Glad you guys were able to get out this weekend before the rain hit the area.

jamesbibb · Mar 7, 2011

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umrgolf said:
great day out James dang shame about that 5c coin thats a very odd break maybe it was bent at one time and the bend finally gave way and broke.. oh well, it's still a Bust Silver

Thanks Jeff! Ive been looking for that 1/2 dime for a long time! We had a great time! Hope to see ya soon man!

jamesbibb · Mar 7, 2011

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ModernMiner said:
Awesome job James! Congrats on the oldies and that GOLD.
-MM-

ThANKS BRO!

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