First Capped Bust, First Half Dime!!!

Captain Caveman

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I had another good day! My first target was a 1905 IHP. Next I dug 2 Wheats 1920, 1953, and a Memorial. Then the fun started! I dug a 1903 V Nickel followed by a 1907 Barber Dime and the medal looking thing. Last keeper of the day was my first Capped Bust coin, my first Half Dime, a 1837! It's in OK shape other than the hole! I was a little surprised that I found it because it was up and down in the hole, not flat.

Any help on the medal would be appreciated. The front says American Radiator Co at the top, and North Birmingham, Ala at the bottom. On the back in small letters, it says, General Metal Crafter Co, Chicago, Ill. I don't know if this was a medal or something else.

Anyway, thanks for looking and here are the pics!

20160404 Half Dime.jpg
20160404 Medal obv.jpg
20160404 Medal rev.jpg
 

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Loco-Digger

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I am so jealous. Congrats on the awesome Half Dime. :notworthy::headbang::treasurechest:
 

Eastcoasthunter21

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That's a great day excellent day in the woods
What a hunt. Hh gl a collection of killer finds. !!
 

TRanegar36

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That's one hell of a hunt CC, congrats!
 

ScubaDetector

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The medal looks like it was a pin. Maybe for an employee?

Very nice on the half dime and other silver. Congrats!!
 

MackDog

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eureka77

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Dang brother now that's a good day of swinging! Congrats and many more
 

Ahab8

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You had yourself one hell of a day my man. Still searching for that nice early silver. Congrats on landing that baby
 

cjon455

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Great hunt!, capped bust is numero uno on my bucket list, congrats! !!!
 

Trezurehunter

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Congrats on your first Capped Bust coin CC. That is one that is still on my list. I believe the Radiator item is an employee or advertising pin for the company. That s a nice find also.
 

Carolina Tom

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Superb hunt sir! Oh that capped coin has really enflamed a jealous streak deep within my heart. Ouch!
 

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Congrats! Awesome coins.
 

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Captain Caveman

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I am so jealous. Congrats on the awesome Half Dime. :notworthy::headbang::treasurechest:

Thanks Loco! It's kinda cool to hear your jealous of one of my finds. Normally it's the other way around! :occasion14:


Thanks for the info treblehunter!

The medal looks like it was a pin. Maybe for an employee?

Very nice on the half dime and other silver. Congrats!!

Thanks ScubaDetector! I noticed the spot that looks like it used to be a pin. I wish I could find out more about it. Google has been stingy on this piece.

Great hunt!, capped bust is numero uno on my bucket list, congrats! !!!

Thanks cjon! Coins have been falling off of my bucket list lately. I hope it continues, but it will have to slow down soon.
 

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