1885 V and a gold ring

birdman

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Been awhile since I posted because my computer died but today turned out pretty good so I'm going to atempt to use my phone. I spent several hours in the water and came back with a nice 14k signet ring,a silver Rosie and a v nickle. I got home and looked at the date on the v and it's a key date. Poor shape but I'll take it. First good hunt I have had in a while.
 

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redcobra8u

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Nice ring. I can tell you it's old. I have one that looks similar that was handed down to me.
 

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Looks like that ring is heavy. Nice one. Congrats on your finds
 

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Key date? It's THE key date. Second lowest mintage, but apparently the hardest to find. Anyway, great score!
 

Gridwalker306

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Gold rings and key date coins, that's a great hunt!
 

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Very nice gold signet ring and V-nickel, congratulations! :occasion14:
 

testing123

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that ring is a beast!

If you are using a smartphone to take pics, tap your finger on the screen where you want it to focus and play around with that. Results will be amazing
 

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birdman

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The ring has nude females on each side, a very Victorian style signet. Probably one of the nicest rings I have dug. I'm going to find a coin shop this week and run the v nickle there just to see what they say about the grade. Not sure if it will grade as good . Over 300.00 is what a good grading fetches so I may have to send it off to be graded. I am scared to try to clean it.. Not going to sell it but it would be nice to know what it might be worth.
 

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Terry Soloman

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Nice Gold Ticket! :occasion14:
 

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That ring is really sweet.
A dug coin, when graded and encapsulated, will usually get an environmental damage tag. That tag will bring the value of the coin down to about 10% of the Yeoman's Red Book.
Congrats on your finds.
 

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"Sea" nymphs adorning a gold ring and the rare 1885 V...........? Yep, I'd say you had a really good day!!
 

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That ring is Stunning!! Big Congrads..

Almost looks like one of yours from the CrackBadger days!
 

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birdman

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That ring is Stunning!! Big Congrads..

Almost looks like one of yours from the CrackBadger days!
The days of 4 or 5 gold a hunt were the good ol days for sure.
 

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birdman

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That ring is really sweet.
A dug coin, when graded and encapsulated, will usually get an environmental damage tag. That tag will bring the value of the coin down to about 10% of the Yeoman's Red Book.
Congrats on your finds.

Great information thanks much. :occasion14:
 

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Great finds, that ring is pretty sweet!! :occasion14:
 

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Great ring I like seing that Ive been in a slump with finds for a while 7 to 8 dollars in clad some wheats is it Good job!!!!!!!!!!!
 

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Key date nickel and gold ring- not bad!! Congrats on a great hunt!

-- Jeff --
 

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