ToyMan
Jr. Member
- Jul 25, 2005
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I found these two dimes on Seminole War fort sites in Florida. I have hunted many fort sites in Florida and these are the only dimes I found. Pretty good shape after being in the ground for so long. The bust type was in a pasture (Ft. Walker near Gainesville) and was about 10" deep so the cattle urine did not affect it. The seated type was found in a pine tree stand (Ft. Fulton near St. Augustine) so the brown loomy sand did not affect it. I would say that both were dropped shortly after the soldiers received them as pay. Not knowing any better at the time, I cleaned with some baking soda and a soft brush. Hard to tell that they were cleaned after 25 years.