1829 Caped Bust Half Dime

saysitall

Tenderfoot
Jan 6, 2008
7
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Sioux City, Iowa
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Minelab Explorer XS
Well, I finally found a rare coin! It's n 1829 Capped bust Half Dime in really good condition.
I took my Minelab XS down about two blocks from where I live to a big field where an old drive-in movie used to be when I was a kid. Before that there was a very old Interstate race track.
It's pretty tough searching because the grass is only cut high and there are a lot of stiff weed stems to deal with. Anyway, I was searching along when I got a really good "Silver" signal. It was only about 2 - 3 inches deep (not counting the tall grass/weeds). When I dug it up, I could tell it was silver, but only much smaller then a dime.
When I wiped the dirt off, I could tell it was old, but I didn't have my reading glasses with me (left them in the truck), so I couldn't make out the date. When I got back to the truck and put my glasses on....boy was I surprised!!!
 

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Chico Rico

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Dec 28, 2007
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Virginia
That half disme may have came from the mint last week in that condition!!!!! Great find in excellent condition. Those guys are small fo' sure. Congradulatons on the silva
 

civilman1

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Nov 29, 2005
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That thing is "perfect".....What a find!! :thumbsup:
 

Kent in AL

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Mar 21, 2003
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Beautimous!!!!! That coin takes my breath away it's so gorgeous!

Kent
 

Goldiver

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Sep 15, 2006
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Oh man that is a sweet lower mintage Half Dime! Way to go! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Steve
 

Ia.FurTrade

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Aug 9, 2008
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Southeast Iowa
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:thumbsup: .......and they say there isn't anything OLD in Iowa!
Well, we'll show 'em! Congrats!
I'm up to five "Capped Bust" silvers now in the last three years with my DFX, but certainly nothing nicer than your SUPERB Half-Dime!
Dale
 

Colonial Zoyboy

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Apr 3, 2006
1,501
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PA
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I have found a Spanish two reales and one real, but no early American wilver yet. My bro, Colonial KirkPA, excavated an 1835 Bust half dime last October.

Now, get back out there and dig us a Bust dime this time. :thumbsup:

Kyle
 

grafer

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Mar 2, 2008
81
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Ohio
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That half dime is in Awesome condition!! ;D Congrat's on a great find! :thumbsup:
 

Captn SE

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Apr 1, 2007
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Southern CA
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Beautiful Bust Half Dime!!

I know exactly where that spot is, but don't worry, I'm in S. CA and won't be hitting it anytime soon. I never did get a chance to detect that old drive in, but I was told about it when I was visiting there last year. The old park located along the river kept us real busy....awesome place. :thumbsup:

CAPTN,
CAPTN SE
Dan
 

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