UPDATED PIC: 1902 Barber Dime! My First & Bonus!

Indiana Digger

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UPDATED PIC: 1902 Barber Dime! My First & Bonus!

Hi everyone,

Yesterday after a day of digging ok finds, I started to wonder why the Silver Gods had forgotten about lil ole me! My last (and first) silver find was a Merc dime about a month ago. Today, the Silver Gods have smiled on me once again.

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This 1902 Barber Dime is in wonderful condition. It was found about three inches deep with a VDI of 80.

This is only the second silver coin I've found...and it's the oldest.

Modified: Here's a close-up, clearer pic -

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Here's the bonus - It was found on the front lawn of the home that has housed four generations of my family. There's a pretty decent chance that my Great Grandfather...or even my Great Great Grandfather carried this coin! I've been researching the family history for about 30 years, so this coin is extra-extra special!


Thanks for looking and Happy Hunting!

~Indiana Digger~
 

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Roland58

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Re: 1902 Barber Dime! My First & Bonus!

Really gorgeous, Indi....super find!
 

Mr Tuff

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Re: 1902 Barber Dime! My First & Bonus!

congrats on a nice 1st oldie :icon_thumleft: MR TUFF
 

kilmer

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Re: 1902 Barber Dime! My First & Bonus!

Wow, way to go Indiana. How weird that yours is a 1902 and the one I got yesterday probably within 12 miles or so of you was a 1901. It was my only coin for five hours in the soybeans. Good job.

HH, Don
 

cheffer

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Re: 1902 Barber Dime! My First & Bonus!

that's really something...imagine if that coin returned to your family after 100 years...cool. Love Barber, hope it's the first of many.
 

djm of PA

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Re: 1902 Barber Dime! My First & Bonus!

very sweet coin and possible link to your family. You were meant to hold that coin :hello2:
 

Diggin-N-Dumps

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Re: UPDATED PIC: 1902 Barber Dime! My First & Bonus!

Killer Coin!..With the History of the House you should have it made into a pendent....Its in Very Nice Shape..Keep it up
 

mcmurphi

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Re: UPDATED PIC: 1902 Barber Dime! My First & Bonus!

Hey, way to go. A keepsake you will always enjoy!
 

ddjames

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Re: UPDATED PIC: 1902 Barber Dime! My First & Bonus!

The find is great, the story is even better. Love the way silver looks sitting in the dirt. Congratulations.
 

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Re: UPDATED PIC: 1902 Barber Dime! My First & Bonus!

Congrats on the silver...
 

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