1914 Barber dime from thrift store garment

GatorBoy

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It never hurts to check the pockets of old looking clothing.
This was in the inside pocket of a dress coat.
What a surprise!

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Thanks.. A sweet old woman runs the store.. I couldn't just leave with it.. I took it to the counter I told her how I found it and offered to pay her a few dollars for it.
She just smiled and said you keep it.
She's affiliated with a church and a portion of the profits go to charity.
Seemed like a perfect time to make a donation... so that's what I did.
She told me they come across coins like that in donations from time to time and took down my number and said she would set them aside for me.
 

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Perfect day! :notworthy: :occasion16: Due to your honesty, she's now happy to clue you in to future old coins! Beautiful coin & glad you made a donation. Andi
 

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Thank you.. the smile was free too. :-)
 

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nice and they will save the old coins for you --great
 

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Big thanks everyone!
 

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That's a great find. My wife's uncle's brother (whew) let me search an old house that had collapsed on his property. I found a beautiful IH cent and a V-Nickel in the pockets of some overalls in the cellar. I couldn't believe it!
 

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Great find!! I never would have thought about that angle. I bet I start checking!!
 

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Great find! Did you buy the dress coat and then check the pockets or do you do your hunting in second hand stores? :hello2:
 

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LOL..
Very few times Have I done this... but I had just commented on how old the buttons on the jacket looked ... and the thought crossed my mind to check the pockets .. IDK.. I actually thought I might find paper money.
I didn't buy it.
 

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