Beautiful Flying Eagle Cent!!

mreese1849

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Hey everyone! I recently went back to one of my old spots from over the years and the heat pushed me out into the woods. Generally I wouldn't hunt this part, but I was in dire need of some shade. I worked my way close to the river across from an 1840s mill and had just dug a bottle cap when six inches away I got a solid 19 on the equinox 600. I dug the plug and out popped what I thought to be a modern penny. I didnt recognize the design at first and I kept trying to make out Abe's face on the coin until I realized what I had. It was an 1858 flying eagle cent with the top side of the coin in beautiful shape! The back side wasnt so fortunate, but I'm just glad I was able to come out with a readable one. I videoed the hunt and also scored a nice barber as well. I'll try and post the link up if I can. Thanks for looking guys and happy hunting!



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Wow! Those are two very nice coins! :occasion14:
 

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now thats what I'm talkin about.....:occasion14:
 

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Great post thanks I'll tell ya the woods are great for hot days and for winter too ground is diggible. Congrats
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mreese1849

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Thank you guys! Itll be the woods until the temps go down, but it may just work out ok ��
 

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Very nice coins and I bet there's more there for you!
 

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I'd love to find a flying eagle....congrats on the shady deal!:laughing7:
 

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Man o man! You guys are getting the FE's everywhere lately! Congrats on a beauty! :occasion14:
 

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Congratulations on your great condition flying eagle penny!
 

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That is a really nice specimen there! Most of them get completely destroyed by the ground!
 

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