🥇 BANNER 1796 Draped Bust Dime

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I haven't posted here in awhile but I had to share this find. I finally found my first 1700's US silver coin and it's all I could have ever hoped for and more. It's a 1796 Draped Bust Dime JR-6 variety with visible die crack through the date. I found it yesterday, about 4-5" down at the edge of a corn field. As soon as I saw it I knew I had something special.

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Killer find! :notworthy:

Banner sent!
 

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HighVDI

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Wow, what a find! Lucky it was so shallow too! Congratulations.
 

jewelerguy

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oh man, that's awesome. congrats!
 

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462

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Congrats on an fantastic coin recovery. You don't see early US silver very often. Is that a die break on the obverse side of the coin on the date? If so, is that of particular interest to a someone who specializes in that series? Awesome! :hello2:

Thanks! Yes it's JR-6 variety, they have multiple die cracks with the most noticeable being the crack across the date.
 

Ahab8

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Wow that's an incredible find. 18th century American silver coin is way up there on my Lifetime List. This is a BANNER coin. You have my vote
 

basque-man

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That is for sure a once in a life time find!!!!! Banner vote is in. Congrats :occasion14:
 

JeffInMass

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1700's US Silver is a dream come true- Congrats on a lifetime find!

-- Jeff --
 

Scrappy

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Banner coin. I've been thinking about it. Nice clear pictures and most certainly a genuine solid piece of early American silver. I'm submitting a banner vote
 

OutdoorAdv

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Wow! That thing is amazing and its going to look great up top. That's a dream find of mine one day.
 

cjon455

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Holy mother! Stunning coin! Banner for sure
 

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My banner vote is in, congrats!
 

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462

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Thanks everyone for all the comments and Banner votes I really appreciate the support and recognition.
 

pepperj

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Little worn, a little beat, but it's priceless finds in the eyes of who dig dirt. Congrats on the beauty, it really deserves the recognition for being such an early silver.
 

Dirtwisher

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Congratulations. This was a no doubter for me. Seeing that in the hole would be a knee bender.
 

gwdigger

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What a great find. Never found one but watched a buddy dig one. Maybe someday.
 

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