"grannys yard" surprise hunt

jerseyben

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"granny's yard" surprise hunt

Spent the morning with Neil. Decided to give beach hunting a try. Beach hunting is not my favorite thing but I did dig several coins, nonetheless. Decided to stop by a relative's property on the way home and give the front yard a try. After watching Neil shockingly dig 3 colonial coppers from the unsuspecting yard, I decided it was my turn. I went to the opposite side of where Neil was hunting. After getting an odd, yet promising signal, I dug down 6 inches. What I uncovered was so unlikely in my own mind that I immediately brought it to Neil and told him it was "play money". Never having dug a half dime before and not expecting to dig one today, I was shocked to find I had indeed dug a Seated Half Dime! 1843 and it cleaned up nice with great details minus the pitting.
 

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That was an awesome find! Hopefully I will find my first half dime soon.
 

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