lenmac65
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- Jul 28, 2009
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- Detector(s) used
- Garrett AT Pro, Equinox 800 (as of 10/2019)
- Primary Interest:
- Metal Detecting
I worked up the courage to ask for permission at an old active farm; they graciously said "yes." They mostly harvest hay, and the swinging was tougher than I expected through the course grass stubs. About 30 minutes in, I got a good strong signal at about 4 inches. Since the farmer said they turned the soil over a couple years ago, I was hopeful. I dug my plug, retrieved the coin, and was happy to see it was obviously not clad. However, I honestly wasn't that excited, as most large coppers I dig (which isn't many) are slick or barely identifiable. I took this one home and started scraping off the dirt. Sure enough, it was coming up blank. But then my luck changed when I saw a profile. At first I thought it was a Liberty Cap, as I mistook the bun or braid in her hair for a cap. I think this is more likely a Draped Bust cent. Still, it is my first of that type and beats my oldest U.S. coin by about 50 years or so. It is not quite as nice looking in real life, as I had to tilt the coin to get the best image, but it is still a pretty nice find in my opinion. Thanks for checking this out. Happy hunting everyone!
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