A few firsts for me, inlcuding my first Barber silver!

[TomW244]

A friend of mine invited me to join him at a site where an inn once stood in the 1880's, so of course I said "yes"! It was obvious that the site had been worked before, but based on the unfilled holes and lack of high tones, whoever was there before was coin-shooting. I did manage to come away with a few cool relics and several "firsts" for me. In addition to the usual shotgun shells and square nails, I found the following: my first harmonica reed, my first garter clip, and my first oil lamp wick assembly (which dates to the 1890's based on the manufacturer). I also got my first .41 caliber shell casing with an "H" headstamp, which (from online info) was used from the late 1850's through the early 1900's for single-shot pistols, such as a Derringer.









I also got my first Indian Head Penny, which was pretty roached when I first dug it. I did a bit of cleaning using techniques discussed by other Tnet users (Vaseline and Andre's Pencils). The result was at least recognizable as an IHP with a readable date - 1864!





My find of the day, though, was my first Barber silver coin, which just happened to be a 1911-D Barber Half Dollar!



Needless to say, I had a wonderful day, and we plan to go back again sometime in the near future! As always, thanks for looking, and my your next hunt bring you joy!

 

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[Whyme]

A big congrats on the big silver! You had an awesome day!

 

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[washingtonian]

Wow, first barber is a half dollar? That’s crazy. Good stuff and go get some more!!

 

[TomW244]

Congratualtions on the relics and nice coin shooting!

Thank you, sir!

 

[TomW244]

I wear my only Barber Half around my neck and anytime I get a IHP it a get day. Congratulations on a great opportunity for a great hunt.

Thanks!

 

[TomW244]

A big congrats on the big silver! You had an awesome day!

Thank you very much!

 

[TomW244]

Wow, first barber is a half dollar? That’s crazy. Good stuff and go get some more!!

I couldn't believe it when I pulled it out of the hole. I'll try not to look disappointed when I find my first Barber dime!

 

[Silvermonkey]

That's a very nice hunt Tom! I'm very jealous of your Barber half dollar. What a beautiful coin. I've never managed to pass my coil over one of those... Congrats!

 

[TomW244]

That's a very nice hunt Tom! I'm very jealous of your Barber half dollar. What a beautiful coin. I've never managed to pass my coil over one of those... Congrats!

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate that!

 

[sandchip]

That's one fine Barber!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Congrats on your first Barber silver. Nothing like starting off at the top with a Half Dollar !

 

[BLK HOLE]

Great Sweet Silver!!! Congrats on a very productive hunt

 

[against the wind]

Well, you certainly knocked a lot of "FIRSTS" off your bucket list.
Congratulations

 

[RVRoamer74]

Wow! That 1911 Barber is a serious
Silver find. Liking the IHC too. Congrats!!

 

[devldog]

Tom, Congrat's to you on a Great hunt for sure. A silver Barber half dollar and a War period 1864 I.H. Penny and all the relics = One great day hunting with some Nice Saved History. Best of luck to you on your return trip. Let us know what else comes up and out from this area. Well Done.

 

[A2coins]

put that barber in a nice case I love finding those though not very often Well done

 

[TomW244]

That's one fine Barber!

Thank you very much!

 

[TomW244]

Congrats on your first Barber silver. Nothing like starting off at the top with a Half Dollar !

Thank you! I was pretty thrilled with it!

 

[TomW244]

Great Sweet Silver!!! Congrats on a very productive hunt

Thanks a lot!

 

[TomW244]

Well, you certainly knocked a lot of "FIRSTS" off your bucket list.
Congratulations

Did I ever! It helps when you're hunting an area that has a little left! I can't wait to get back out there.

 

[TomW244]

Wow! That 1911 Barber is a serious
Silver find. Liking the IHC too. Congrats!!

Thanks. I know the Indian is a bit roached, but it was my first, so I absolutely love it!