1833 Hard Times Token Found

[Pauln]

I've been detecting now about 8 months. This is sure my oldest find

 

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[dig kzoo]

Great find!

 

[Dirt.Hound]

wow such great shape, too! congrats... stellar find!

 

[PeteWmass]

Im assuming that is an example from the web you have pictured - otherwise I want to know your cleaning method(!!) - never dug something that old in that shape.....yikes

 

[CRUSADER]

Im assuming that is an example from the web you have pictured - otherwise I want to know your cleaning method(!!) - never dug something that old in that shape.....yikes

my thought as well?

 

[ModernMiner]

Man, that is one great looking token. Very neat find.
-MM-

 

[detectahead]

Beautiful token! Love them because they reflect so much of our history! Excellent find!


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[curbdiggercarl57]

I dug the exact one late last year, but man, was mine toasted. That thang is in fantastic shape!
Kudos!
Carl

 

[Pauln]

Im assuming that is an example from the web you have pictured - otherwise I want to know your cleaning method(!!) - never dug something that old in that shape.....yikes

That is correct.

 

[PeteWmass]

I wonder if old coins in a really arid area would stay pretty clean in the ground...anybody ever detect in a desert?

 

[jewelerguy]

super cool find!