Bust Dime and Park Shield from short hunt

[Mr. Silverfinger]

Went to a secluded area with trails and a soccer field to hike and decided to go for a short hunt afterwards. It was extremely hot and humid so I told myself 20 minutes and that's it. I was not expecting to find much as the area looked newer. First plug was an old pull tab. I thought oh.. maybe this place is old. Second target... old copper shield that says Acova Park on one side and 15 on the other... Not sure what this is. Next hole.... a modern Jefferson.... My last and final hole (Sweating to death)... looked like a foreign coin in the plug, but turned out to be an 1832 bust dime and in amazing condition. I couldn't believe it. My oldest coin to date. After I dug it I said to myself, "You know what, your not going to top this ;eave while your on top." I will definitely be going back to this location tomorrow.

By the way how would you grade this dime? I know nothing about grading coins. Looks really nice to me for being in the ground. Very little if any wear.

 

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[Tuberale]

Can't speak to the shield, but that is an amazing Bust dime! WTG! Can you provide close-up of just the dime?

 

[crabstang44]

that is really nice

 

[digging440yrs]

Beautiful capped bust dime , would fetch a high dollar

 

[Silvermonkey]

That's a lovely capped bust dime. The condition is tremendous. You don't see these posted everyday. Congratulations!!!

 

[deershed]

Congrats on a Sweet bust dime, a dream find and in Awesome shape!! The shield is pretty cool too.

 

[OutdoorAdv]

That is a sick dime I really like the color and toning on it too. Go back and pound that area... dig it all... they'll be some surprises for sure.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Beautiful bust dime, fantastic detail, congratulations!

 

[trapperart]

Nice finds congrats the dime is very nice

 

[toasted]

I probably never get my coil over one of those. Congrats.

 

[Gridwalker306]

Spectacular dime you got there, big congrats!

 

[CASPER-2]

 

[streakert]

I'd send it to PCGS for grading it's that good

 

[Trezurehunter]

I would bet the Tag is either some sort of 15 cent token for that park, or maybe an employee tag, or check tag of some sort. Great job on the Bust dime.

 

[Carolina Tom]

Very well done. That's a sweet coin.

Congrats!

 

[against the wind]

GOOGLE - The History of Avoca Park
If that is where that badge is from, you have a memento of a really interesting piece of Ohio history.
I'm really impressed with the condition of the bust dime. Just for giggles,, pass it by a magnet.

 

[Metal Magnet]

Went to a secluded area with trails and a soccer field to hike and decided to go for a short hunt afterwards. It was extremely hot and humid so I told myself 20 minutes and that's it. I was not expecting to find much as the area looked newer. First plug was an old pull tab. I thought oh.. maybe this place is old. Second target... old copper shield that says Acova Park on one side and 15 on the other... Not sure what this is. Next hole.... a modern Jefferson.... My last and final hole (Sweating to death)... looked like a foreign coin in the plug, but turned out to be an 1832 bust dime and in amazing condition. I couldn't believe it. My oldest coin to date. After I dug it I said to myself, "You know what, your not going to top this ;eave while your on top." I will definitely be going back to this location tomorrow.

By the way how would you grade this dime? I know nothing about grading coins. Looks really nice to me for being in the ground. Very little if any wear.

dang son, that dime is incredible. hard to get a coin of that age around here. way to go!

 

[idahotokens]

Nice finds! I suspect the shield-shaped piece is indeed a trade token for Avoca Park in Hamilton County, OH. I'm running it by the OH token cataloger for his opinion.
John in the Great 208

 

[Mr. Silverfinger]

Thank you all for your reply's. I am still in awe... I rarely find silver let alone a bust dime... Here are some more pictures of the dime in different types of light. I am still shaking....

I was thinking about sending it in for grading, but am a little concerned about the edge seen in the last picture on the reeding. A little dinged... not from me though.. got lucky and pinpointed it just right. What do you coin experts think?

Thank you for your help and happy hunting...

 

[jerr-man]

WOW, Nice find and Great condition. Congratulations.