1821 CAPPED BUST Dime.

[Garabaldi]

Talked to a friend of mine yesterday. He told me an interesting story about a man asking him if he found anything good while he was detecting. They asked each other what was the best thing you have found. The man told him about 8 months ago he was detecting a grass strip between the curb and sidewalk and found a $10 dollar gold coin.

I decided to try curbside detecting today. I started off finding some clad, mostly pennies. Found a key and other typical things. Then I found an interesting pump thingy. Then I got a reading of 11-42 on the etrac. I decided not to dig it, because I was getting tired of digging pennies. Then I dug a tin can next to it. I swung my coil over the 11-42 signal again and walked away, then thought I better dig it. I went back and dug it. pulled the plug, then pinpointed the hole. Dug a clump of dirt out and saw the shield in the middle of the eagle. I thought it was a shield nickle or two cent piece. Then realized what it was. I put it in my pouch and began to obsess about it. I took it out and put some water on it and saw the date. I packed up my things and headed home. This is a dream find for me.
Any suggestions on how to show more detail on it or should I leave it as is?
Thanks for looking.

 

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[njnydigger]

Very nice I'm always surprised at what comes out of those grassy strips. I'd love to try it, but, here in the NY/NJ area, the nearby residents would probably have me committed to a mental asylum or call the cops on me That's in super condition too

 

[Gridwalker306]

That is one sweet dime!

 

[Tykit]

Absolutely awesome! After 40 years I'm still trying to find one. When I do my life will be complete.

 

[kg6yll]

Nice! There are several different methods on the site to clean silver coins. Do your research and see what works best for the value of the coin. Great job thanks for sharing.

 

[JW15]

Congrats on the Capped!!!

 

[Tuberale]

I use acetone on all my older silver coins, applied with Q-tips. Your dime shows good condition right now. Using acetone will not harm the coin or the patina at all, so ultimately the decision is yours. I got a pint of acetone 3 years ago, and still have over half the can. So even after cleaning hundreds or thousands of coins, a pint is probably enough for several years. Something to consider.

 

[Indyfan73]

i have only found one but its been 15 years , great find

 

[hogge]

A Beauty! Congrats.................Hogge

 

[RNELSON]

that is a very very cool find,,wish i could find 1 of those in any shape..

 

[jewelerguy]

sweet!!!

 

[gmanlight]

You hit a homerun on that one

 

[Breezie]

Wooooooo Hoooooooo G way to go!!!! Super duper find, Breezie

 

[advegas1]

dig everything, is what you say to me. great find!

 

[johnnyblaze]

Very nice rare find there



Blaze

 

[GaRebel1861]

Great dime. Those are hard to fine down here.

 

[Garabaldi]

Thank you for all your replies.
I am still sitting in disbelief that I found this coin today.

 

[Mr Tuff]

nice type 1 small date!!!!! MR TUFF

 

[nova treasure]

Congrats on a Great find. I have found 2 of them and seeing such a beautiful coin being saved from the ground, is just a moment i hope to never forget.

Bill

 

[gleaner1]

Garabaldi congrats to you on a great find.