Inconceivable! 1820 Capped Bust Dime in amazing condition!

Tommy G

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Last week I ticked the Trime off my bucket list. Yesterday, I returned to an 1838 home site that I explored last year where I recovered my first seated quarter and dime, and about 15 other silver coins. About two hours into the hunt, I got a solid 80 on the AT Pro, and try as I might, it stayed locked in at 80 no matter the direction. Because it was only showing 2 inches deep, I would have bet it was going to be a bottle cap - but, man was I surprised! Amazing detail on this beauty. Tick another one off the bucket list!

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A three day weekend with mild temps ahead here in Virginia, so I will be out pounding more sites. Thanks for viewing the post, and good luck to all!
 

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villagenut

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I bet there is more where that beauty came from. A banner worthy coin in that condition
 

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Tommy G

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I bet there is more where that beauty came from. A banner worthy coin in that condition

Thanks, Villagenut. I was stunned! That one must have been dropped shortly after minting.
 

Loco-Digger

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OMG, awesome score. That one remains on countless bucket lists. Congrats on digging they beauty. I'd be stoked for a week. :headbang: and have a perma-smile going, cloud nine stuff.
 

HighVDI

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Only 2 inches deep.....crazy. awesome find!
 

TRanegar36

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A gem- high on my bucket list. Congrats!
 

Silvermonkey

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That is one gorgeous coin! Also sounds like you have a very productive site on your hands. Congratulations!
 

Scrappy

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Improbable but not impossible! Lol. That's a phenomenal coin. Congrats on the condition as well.
 

dirtdigginfool

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Nice...! Just a few years shy of 200 years old...what a stunner! Congrats on ticking that one off the list...ddf
 

Ahab8

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Damn!!!! About all I can say about that bad boy. I am making a concerted effort to hunt more modern sites this season so I have a shot at coins like that. Draped and capped silver are high on my list
 

huntsman53

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Congrats on a super nice find! Not only did you find an 1820 Bust Dime in VF-20 to VF-25 condition (of course subtracting for the damage), you found the rare and very collectible "STATESOF" Variety (see the letter positioning on the Reverse. In that condition, it is likely at least a $400 to $425 coin but could fetch upwards to $500. I put my Banner vote in for this find.


Frank
 

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doc brown

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Sweet find - congrats

 

digging440yrs

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That's a beauty!! :occasion14:
 

OutdoorAdv

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Awesome dime! That is in fantastic condition. Congratulations
 

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