1826 Capped Bust Half Dollar Found: 8-24-2008

Oct 19, 2007
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born in 3 sisters, tx. now living west of tilden
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X-Terra70, X-Terra 50, Ace250, Ace150, GTI 1500,GTA 1000 Ultra, Tejon, Vaquero
Hea Fellow Tnetters

South West Texas produces some BIG SILVER

I woke up this morning and said hec its not raining so i turned on
the computer and check the Radar to see if there was any thing
showing up on it which is part of my daily routine, so i saw nothing
in the forcast so i decided to get out today @ a old house that has
produced a couple Nickels and several Wheaties and went over
there too hunt.

1st target was a 1951-D Wheatie then nothing except dang trash
for way over a hour and one half then hit my second target
anouther Wheatie 1955 then about 2' over i got an over load signal
so i lifted the coil to see what it could possibly be and it had tobe
some kinda Iron target that was close to the top of the ground so
I went back too hunting & diggin more trash up pulltabs, s-caps
and some can-slaw, then i decided to head towards the back side
of the old house where ive found the best finds at the house. I
decided to work right next too that old porch since ive never
checked it out, keep diggin up more dang junk then right @ the end
of the porch BANG that X-TERRA 70 went to squaking really LOUD
so i kneeled down and cut a U shaped plug and opened it up &
rechecked the target location the machine gave me a VDI of 46 @
7-8" deep
so i started to dig & used my gold scoop to remove the
dirt onto my towel, only dug on the outsides to make shure i did
not mess what ever was in there, i scanned every scoop of dirt
w/ the coil till i found it and out popped a 1826 .50¢ BUST Half
Dollar
i got up & started too jump around after i ran it under
some water from the truck yelling out
YeaaaaaHawwww.jpg

but still @ 4" deep the dirt was still like concrete.

1826-Bust Hald Dollar-100.jpg
huntingsite101-old house.jpg
1826HD-100.jpg

DAVE
 

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weasel606

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Jan 28, 2007
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Holy cow Dave thats an awesome find :o she sure is a beautie :thumbsup:
 

Burdie

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Nov 13, 2005
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Some body come over and revive me please. Oh congrats on a great find. I have to go back and look at it again.

Burdie
 

Gypsy Heart

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Nov 29, 2005
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Dave Dave Dave .....Its Just beautiful....Absolutely perfect find and I am so glad you kept digging through through the junk.....Many congrats ! ....Now...for that beautiful house....I really love that.....what a great site....do you know any history on it......I would like to say that I think this is a BANNER FIND!
 

vpone

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wow - all i can say is wow !

that one is high on everyones wish list i'm sure ...
big congrats !!

vp
 

civilman1

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Nov 29, 2005
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And everyone here has the same opportunity to find one.... ;D But this is you're post.....and should be smiling like a "possum eating poo".Beautiful and I do mean Beautiful Coin.....Banner
 

halfdime

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Oct 31, 2006
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Congratulations on a great find! I found an 1831 a few years back and still remember the amazement I felt. That was a huge chunk of change when someone lost it, probably.
 

Cr4zyH0rs3

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Mar 3, 2007
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Great Find there TH.. I new you could find a great spot and get a decent Hit. :thumbsup:
 

wildrider

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Feb 25, 2007
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Good finds. Got a few busts myself, but no halves.
I'm happy for you!

w
 

Ramapirate

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Jul 5, 2006
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Also have a Garrett Ace 250
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Big time super super!! That is an awesome find!!

HH,
Ramapirate
 

Nana40

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OH my goodness! XT!!!! What an absolutely stunning find!! 8) Just beautiful!

Congratulations on finding that beauty! And thanks for the pics!

Nana :)
 

Slipperyjack47

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Apr 5, 2008
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Solon Springs Wisconsin
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Sorry it took so long to post a reply to your magnificent find XT. It is truly a fantastic coin and it could'nt have happened to a nicer guy. I know you have had some tough diggin weather in your part of the world and glad to see your getting out and being rewarded, for I too believe this is a banner worthy find and wish ya the best of luck on making it up there!


HH
Slipperjack47
 

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