A Beautiful 178-Year-Old American Silver

[Kirk PA]

We got out yesterday to a new field. The windchill was around 15 degrees and believe me, it was too cold for comfortable detecting. My hands were numb within the first 10 minutes. Chris had secured permission from the gracious landowner on Saturday and we all had high hopes on hitting some nice coins or relics to end our 2010 year. This was going to be our last hunt due to cold temperatures and frozen ground in the very near future.

Kyle was the first to find the iron patch in this nicely harvested corn field. He was also the first one yelling out a sweet find. I was focusing in the iron when I got a perfectly-locked "Dime" signal. I popped out a beautiful 1832 Capped Bust half dime. I yelled to the guys, "Capped Bust! Half dime!" This is my 2nd Capped Bust half dime (the last one was an 1836 dug in 2007). I am thrilled to the extreme now.

Over the next hour, I continued to dig up some buttons and a Beautiful 1868 2-Cent piece. I also dug what I thought was an Indian Head until I cleaned it up a bit. The front says, "Evans & Allen - Watches & Jewelry - Binghamton NY." The reverse has the words, "Business Card," inside of the wreath. I did a little more research and found this newspaper clipping from January 29, 1863: http://fultonhistory.com/newspaper ... NY Union News 1862-1863 Grayscale - 0178.pdf If you have anymore information on this token, I would appreciate it greatly.

We only detected for two hours, but it was a great end to a fantastic season for me. The PA winter is on it's way.

Keep the passion high!

Kirk

 

[HunterOfSnakes]

Thats an awesome find! How deep was it?

 

[bookfisher]

Hey Kirk,

Terrific find! The rare and elusive Capped Bust - the most beautiful American coin design. Maybe you can get back to that field if there's a January thaw next month.

 

[Hill Billy]

WTG Kirk, those are some great finds for the end of the season.
The 1832 looks to be in great shape as well as the 2 center.
3 days of snow here and 18 degrees today, I hope it warms up some soon so I can get back out there, fields are frozen solid now.

 

[dwayne sueno]

looks like a great day out, Kirk!
don't know if the season is over for you yet, but if it is, you're ending on a high note.
those capped bust half dimes don't even look real coming out of the hole.

 

[DigginThePast]

Cool token and a very sweet Capped Bust. Congrats!

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Outstanding Kirk!

I'm sure you'll take that silver over an old coppa any day. That token is very cool too. Glad you could get in that one last hunt before the big chill. Been quite cold down this way too. Nice finds!

 

[watercolor]

Whoa!! Wonderful find and its condition is spectacular

Interesting research piece on that token too!

I guess Santa was out your way early this year. . . sweet way to end the season

 

[vpone]

dude,

now you know how much i LOVE these coins !!!!

incredible find Kirk, big congrats !

Kevin
www.Treasure-Valley.net


EDIT : that coin, in THAT CONDITION/GRADE - deserves to be up top - got my banner vote !

 

[Don in SJ]

Kirk, I like that token, that is something not seen everyday for sure! The 1832 is in good shape, I found the same year in 2008, also in great shape, must have been a good year! A 2 Center is a great way to complete a good hunt and maybe a surprise thaw will happen after Christmas!
Time to look for a wooded site where the leaf cover might allow easier chopping thru late in the month..................

Don

 

[artyfacts]

Tis the season... Looks like that was lost yesterday. Arty

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

WOW! that capped is gorgeous! the 2 center isn't too shabby either.very cool token.
got a dusting of snow up here last night. congrats on an awesome hunt!

 

[55th Massachusetts]

I'm loading up the car (the one that still runs!) and heading your way!! CONGRATULATIONS!! Beautiful coin! BANNER!!!!!
REB

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

Great finds on what could be your last time.
Expecting any more outings up this way is a bit unrealistic too, Going to be a long wait.

 

[Iron Patch]

Great way to finish off the year! Damn I miss the old days with you on the skunk mobile.

 

[SC Keith]

Bro, you nailed 'em for an end of the year hunt! You are showing us old fellows how its done!!!
I like that store card too, and saw the interesting history of that company.
Keith

 

[Saabman]

AWESOME!!!!!!!! WTG!!!!!

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

Beautiful find there Buck. Still looking for a Capped Bust. My day didn't compare to you or Kyle's but at least my 1858 Flying Eagle cent was not a bad way to round out my year. I need to call that landowner and tell him all that we found. He had to be one of the nicest guys i ever got permission from.
Uncle Zeus.

 

[birdman]

Very nice coin. Way to end the year!!

 

[artzstuff1]

Those are some great coins!!! love that bust half dime,,
thanks for sharing!!!!


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