Amazing unexpected find gives me my oldest US silver

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So I hunted a large 1950 era schoolyard today which is surrounded by mid to late 20th century homes. Found a few modern silvers in the past and I have pounded this spot since 2015. The nearest 19th century homes are quite a bit further away. This 1837 half dime was plenty deep and about the only thing I have ever found here with age. I was thinking maybe a drop from when this area was logged or farmed but then found a rare for me three ringer nearby. So maybe they were hunter drops. Also scored the ball button at another site today too.

 

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[Evolution]

Holy cow! First year seated.... Nice find!

 

[Evolution]

That coin looks half finished after seeing so many later seated coins posted. Looks so "clean" without the stars.

 

[adirondackjim]

Awesome find, congratulations!

 

[washingtonian]

I almost never see 1830s seateds. Nice find!

 

[Truth]

Seated half dime first year!!! Incredible find. Congratulations


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[toasted]

I almost never see 1830s seateds. Nice find!

My previous oldest was a well worn 1843 half dime. Figures I would find a first year seated instead of a last year capped bust.

 

[CoilyGirl]

The details on that baby are ammmmaziiinnngggg,congrats!

 

[Evolution]

My previous oldest was a well worn 1843 half dime. Figures I would find a first year seated instead of a last year capped bust.

They'd both be nice finds but I think I'd rather have the first year seated.

 

[Rogue Relic Hunter]

that's a very special find. congrats!!!!!

 

[Plumbata]

Those no-stars seateds have always been a favorite, quite beautiful in my opinion. Congrats on a lovely find, I'd rather have that than a comparable capped bust so don't go kicking yourself, you'll get one if you keep swinging!

 

[Silvermonkey]

Lovely...really lovely! Congratulations on a beautiful and unexpected find.

 

[Chizzy]

She's gorgeous!! Ya just never know when a site is finished giving up the good stuff!!

 

[A2coins]

Toasted that is a sweet coin dude!!!!!! Ya never know what your gonna find or where. Thanks for the post SWEET

 

[tomhighland]

Excellent find! You have such great opportunities on the east coast. It almost makes me want to move.

 

[against the wind]

Excellent find
Half dimes are hard to come by.
That one appears to be in great shape.
Congratulations

 

[sliverslave]

That's one beautifully detailed half dime exelent. Good for you

 

[ShovelinDave]

Congrats on your oldest American silver... You sure picked a nice one to find .

 

[Murray8144]

Wow. What a find...and from that spot no less. Wow.

 

[JeffInMass]

Congrats on the awesome finds! Those tiny suckers are hard to find but really rewarding...

-- Jeff --