1853 Three Cent Silver

[DurkaDigger]

I had never seen one and had to look it up. I went out in the snow a bit today. It is rare we get snow but after being inside for a few days I had to get out. I am glad I did . This thing hit under the normal penny range on my XP Deus at 12khz it was ringing a solid 75. At 18khz it was showing around 81. The coin was approximately 5-6 inches down. I am not sure if the snow was my good luck or my dog going. My dog Rusty was pawing the ground as I pin pointed it like he was saying... That's a good target! I think he was going to dig it if I didnt.....

 

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[RobRieman]

Those are sweet coins! I would love to pop one of those beauties out. Congrats!

 

[adaminnh]

I found one two summers ago shortly after getting into this kinda stuff. I thought it was some kind if religious token til I saw united states lol. Noobs lol

 

[adaminnh]

Btw..mine rang a perfect pull tab on the ole ace 150 3" down in packed sand..

 

[Brother Al]

Good dog Rusty!

 

[WHADIFIND]

You might want to do some testing with your pup. He just might be able to smell silver!!! Wouldn't THAT be a kick!?!? LOL

Just have him point them out.

Nice!

 

[flatbutton]

Nice job! I found one many years ago, and if I recall at the time,I did't know what it was either! They are so small and thin, it's hard to believe it's a coin! Congrats

 

[vpnavy]

 

[Pointman]

Last year I found a small Mexican 1882 2 Centovos coin that looked similar because it was so dirty. At first I thought I had found a trime. They are about the same size, but very different.

 

[Stripeythecrab]

Holy smokes! I'm on the lookout for one of those! Even with the hole, she's a beauty!

 

[Terry Soloman]

Great find - Congratulations!!!!

 

[JeffInMass]

Great find!- Been at this 22 years and have yet to find one. Congrats and continued success!

Jeff

 

[wayfas4u]

These are sometimes called a Trime (rhymes with dime ) or a Fishscale. As I understand it, yours is a type 1 which was from 1851-1853, which has 75% silver and 25% copper. The trimes made from 1854 and after were types 2 & 3 and were 90% silver and 10% copper. I've collected a few, but have yet to find one metal detecting, but's its on my to dig list. Congrats, very nice find for so small a target![h=1][/h]

 

[stewielouie]

Congrats on that thrime!!

 

[detectahead]

One of my wish for coins. great find!


Never give up!

 

[flatbutton]

Dang! you made me go and dig mine out of my coin box. It's a '53 also. Haven't looked at it in years. I remember it being small and thin, but D*** . this thing is tiny! I can see why this coin could be lost fairly easy. Once again, congrats on a great find!

 

[Ahab8]

Always listen to your dog. They are way smarter than people!

 

[mikefromIllinois]

Congrats on your first trime. I have only found one silver and one nickel one in 42yrs.

 

[wvdirtdigger]

Nice coin! That one is still on the list for me!! Congrats!

 

[DurkaDigger]

You might want to do some testing with your pup. He just might be able to smell silver!!! Wouldn't THAT be a kick!?!? LOL

Just have him point them out.

Nice!

Yes it would! He is smart... A golden retriever / toller mix. A bit much mischievous though.... I thought he was just wanting to steal my pin pointer but he may have a need for it lol .


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