Found a BIG bucket list coin :)

Bob207

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Headed down to the river at low tide to check a new spot. After finding a bunch of trash I stumbled across a signal that was 98-99 on the AT Pro at 2". Was sure it was junk but figured it was so shallow I'll check it anyways. Boy am I glad I did! Flipped over a flat rock about 6" across and 1" thick, moved a little muddy dirt and this flipped out. I'm not used to seeing coins this big and my heart about jumped out of my chest. She's a bit tarnished from the iron that was next to it and the saltwater but she should clean up nice. Every day I get out is a great day but this morning was frickin fantastic!

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Garrett424

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Congrats on one Sweet coin!!
 

Bill D. (VA)

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A lot of Morgans have been showing up lately, and mine is the only one to be a fake :crybaby2:. Great find!!
 

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Killer coin...:thumbsup: Nice to get one off the bucket list. Sad to say she remains on mine :happysmiley:
 

Garrett424

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A lot of Morgans have been showing up lately, and mine is the only one to be a fake :crybaby2:. Great find!!

Man that really sucks.
Sorry to hear that.
 

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Nothing like the feeling when ya find a Morgan!!!! Big congratulations!!! :occasion14:
 

Ahab8

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A lot of Morgans have been showing up lately, and mine is the only one to be a fake :crybaby2:. Great find!!

Don't feel too bad for Bill....you see that avatar of his? Prob only 2 or 3 of those have ever been dug. He will be ok lol
 

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Congratulations on that big silver
 

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A lot of Morgans have been showing up lately, and mine is the only one to be a fake

And if its the only fake...it would be the rarest :)
 

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thats a nice find.
 

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wow, that's a great one!, congrats on getting a bucket lister for many!

that should clean up well
congrats again!
 

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There is nothing more exciting than finding big silver. Congratulations
 

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Every day I get out is a great day but this morning was frickin fantastic!

You bet buddy. But every now and then we get a find that sets us back on our heels with awe and appreciation. And your find is indeed one of those. :hello2:
 

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A lot of Morgans have been showing up lately, and mine is the only one to be a fake :crybaby2:. Great find!!

That been said I'd put yours up in the rarer division Bill. :)
 

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After trying the foil/water/baking soda method and a long lemon juice bath this is what it looks like. Not much progress but I'll keep at it.

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awesome. I've always hoped to one day find a Morgan dollar. Congrats!
 

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Congrats on my favorite coin. Nothing more beautiful than a Morgan.
 

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BIG CONGRATS :headbang:
all of mine have been down about 2 feet - so I thought I had something good each time but was surprised each time they turned out to be Morgans

Welcome to the Silver Dollar club ! Just about everybody who finds one, think it's garbage prior to digging it
because it's such a big fat signal - I know I did - Great Find .
 

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Bob207

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Gave it a couple more rounds of baking soda/foil/water treatments and this is how it looks. I'm happy with it now even though she's still a dirty girl lol. Thanks for all the replies, this was a big moment for me that still has me smiling :)
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