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I found this 1795 half dollar this past week end. It is the oldest silver coin I have ever found. It was found at an old ghost town only about 2" deep.

I will try to post better pictures.

Believe me I am exited about the find as I have been carrying it around with me from the day it was found.

The coin is a two leaf variety. There are scratches across the face which were not done by me. It is as clean as it is going to get. At least I won't do any thing more to it. It is in a plastic holder to protect it. I believe the coin value may be in the $1,200 range based on condition. The mintage was 299,000 but fewer than 4,000 in any condition are estimated to have survived according to psgs. I have attached larger pictures. If I am able to produce better pictures I will revise my post.

It is the 0-113 variety. I can see the E under the A in states and there is a die lump by the 5 in the date. I believe it might be a 0-113a variety. I will have to have someone look at. The 0-113 is rare. The 0-113A is very rare. The 0-113 has an estimated population of 201 to 500. The 0-113A has an estimated population of 81-200 coins.

Thank you testing 123 for the information.

I forgot to add earlier that it was found on private property with permission from the owner.

I reduced the size of the pictures as suggested. I think they look a lot better.
Thank you all for your comments
 

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Unbefreakinlievable Man !!! You sound so bored with it - That's like a lifetime find right there,
Could you put up multiple , closer better photos - Oh yeah ! BANNER !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Argentium.
 
That is an awesome find. With a little more info it may be a banner find.
Dman
 
I think I remember someone on here said they could be valuable. Either way, great coin!
 
Great find!

Where was this one hiding?
 
Great Coin !!!! I just wish I could find U.S coins that old around here, but we didn't join the union untill after the war of 1812. As far as i'm concerned thats a banner !!!! Bighead
 
Nice find...

Anywhere from $600 to $22000 depending on condition and viewable details. From what little I can see, i'd say midline - $3000 to 5000. Possibly $13000 depending on how it cleans up, and how detailed the hair ends and stuff are after cleaning.

If it's the "3 leaves eagle" you hit a goldmine!
 

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Find of a lifetime :icon_thumleft:

I would like to see some better pics..

I agree its a banner but better pics and more detail please..

We want it to look good up ther :laughing7:


Blaze
 
Nice............ :hello2:........Banner
 
Just.... WOW!

What a GREAT find! Congrats! :icon_thumright:

BANNER all the way!
 
Holy cow...what a find, but I don't think I would be carrying it around....don't be the second person to lose it or cause damage that will hurt it's value! My goodness what a coin. Banner
 
Mackaydon said:
I wonder if that 'spot' on the eagle is actually the silver plug insertion mentioned in the footnote.
Great find!!

First thing I thought when I saw it was "silver plug type". Banner find......Congrats bloo :icon_thumleft:
 
That is a super find. I would love to find one of those I think it would be better then finding a gold coin. Congs.....Matt
 
Incredible find!!! :headbang: Banner!!!
 
Incredible find!
More details and please get some better pictures!
:hello2: :hello2:
 
Great find :headbang: i could not wait for new pics i blew up your pic Wow great shape and it looks like 2 leaves under each wing :notworthy: :thumbsup: Jim
 

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AWESOME! I could only wish to dig at least 1 comparable to that in my lifetime. Great find my friend! Only 2"?? Amazing...
 

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