1821 CAPPED BUST Dime.

Garabaldi · Sep 17, 2011

Talked to a friend of mine yesterday. He told me an interesting story about a man asking him if he found anything good while he was detecting. They asked each other what was the best thing you have found. The man told him about 8 months ago he was detecting a grass strip between the curb and sidewalk and found a $10 dollar gold coin.

I decided to try curbside detecting today. I started off finding some clad, mostly pennies. Found a key and other typical things. Then I found an interesting pump thingy. Then I got a reading of 11-42 on the etrac. I decided not to dig it, because I was getting tired of digging pennies. Then I dug a tin can next to it. I swung my coil over the 11-42 signal again and walked away, then thought I better dig it. I went back and dug it. pulled the plug, then pinpointed the hole. Dug a clump of dirt out and saw the shield in the middle of the eagle. I thought it was a shield nickle or two cent piece. Then realized what it was. I put it in my pouch and began to obsess about it. I took it out and put some water on it and saw the date. I packed up my things and headed home. This is a dream find for me.
Any suggestions on how to show more detail on it or should I leave it as is?
Thanks for looking. :wink:

njnydigger · Sep 17, 2011

Very nice

I'm always surprised at what comes out of those grassy strips. I'd love to try it, but, here in the NY/NJ area, the nearby residents would probably have me committed to a mental asylum or call the cops on me :laughing7:

That's in super condition too :thumbsup:

Gridwalker306 · Sep 17, 2011

That is one sweet dime!

Tykit · Sep 17, 2011

Absolutely awesome! After 40 years I'm still trying to find one. When I do my life will be complete.

kg6yll · Sep 17, 2011

Nice! There are several different methods on the site to clean silver coins. Do your research and see what works best for the value of the coin. Great job thanks for sharing.

JW15 · Sep 17, 2011

Congrats on the Capped!!! :headbang:

Tuberale · Sep 17, 2011

I use acetone on all my older silver coins, applied with Q-tips. Your dime shows good condition right now. Using acetone will not harm the coin or the patina at all, so ultimately the decision is yours. I got a pint of acetone 3 years ago, and still have over half the can. So even after cleaning hundreds or thousands of coins, a pint is probably enough for several years. Something to consider.

Indyfan73 · Sep 17, 2011

i have only found one but its been 15 years , great find

hogge · Sep 17, 2011

A Beauty! Congrats.................Hogge

RNELSON · Sep 17, 2011

that is a very very cool find,,wish i could find 1 of those in any shape..

jewelerguy · Sep 17, 2011

sweet!!!

gmanlight · Sep 17, 2011

You hit a homerun on that one :thumbsup:

Breezie · Sep 17, 2011

Wooooooo Hoooooooo G way to go!!!! Super duper find, :thumbsup:

Breezie

advegas1 · Sep 17, 2011

dig everything, is what you say to me. great find!

johnnyblaze · Sep 17, 2011

Very nice rare find there :hello2:

Blaze

GaRebel1861 · Sep 17, 2011

Great dime. Those are hard to fine down here.

Garabaldi · Sep 17, 2011

Thank you for all your replies. :icon_thumleft:

I am still sitting in disbelief that I found this coin today. ::)

Mr Tuff · Sep 17, 2011

nice type 1 small date!!!!! MR TUFF

nova treasure · Sep 17, 2011

Congrats on a Great find. I have found 2 of them and seeing such a beautiful coin being saved from the ground, is just a moment i hope to never forget.

Bill