Boy, was I surprised. . .

[watercolor]

About 90% of my hunting is in the wooded areas around Chicago and this one particular site
hasn't disappointed me yet

Every time I've hunted this site, I've been fortunate to recover a silver or two and at the worst,
an early Lincoln. But yesterday, was a hunt that I'll always remember.

While working my way through the Buckthorn, I got a solid quarter signal. . . from all angels. . . and
when I started digging, I took a wide birth to avoid several roots that were guarding my target.
After digging a hole about 7" deep and 12" wide, I felt I had all my bases covered so I scanned
the pile of dirt right next to the hole and got a solid repeatable tone.

I pin-pointed my target and saw a silver, reeded edge and the unmistakable arrows clenched within
an eagle's claw and I knew immediately I had found a Barber. I had no clue as to it's date so to
avoid any damaging scratches, I placed it in a plastic container and waited until I got home to reveal
it's date.

It was worth the wait. . . it was the oldest Barber I have ever found

Thanks for looking,
watercolor

 

[ugotit22]

first awesome coin
however i dont understand why its banner. I mean it looks awesome but even in au grade which it might get, it books 150.
trust not trying to rain on anyones parade, im just curious why banner
again congrats

 

[rjw4law]

finds like that, makes it all worth while.

 

[Goes4ever]

that quarter is a find of a lifetime, I do not think I have EVER seen a more pretty barber.......WOW, it would be hard to find one in a coin shop that nice! Congrats and it is more than worthy of being on the banner.....no matter what the guy above me says....lol

 

[ugotit22]

that quarter is a find of a lifetime, I do not think I have EVER seen a more pretty barber.......WOW, it would be hard to find one in a coin shop that nice! Congrats and it is more than worthy of being on the banner.....no matter what the guy above me says....lol

just wanted a reason why it was banner, thanx buddy

 

[Lookn4Seated]

congratulations once again WC! I'm sure glad I got you to come join me and that I was able to witness that remarkable recovery!

 

[Noodle]

Wow! Watercolor, that is a beautiful find, and congrats on BANNER!! We are all looking and hoping for some beautiful coin like that. Glad it was you!

just beautiful...

Noodle

 

[terpfan]

Flat out the best looking Barber quarter I've seen dug. I was thrilled with the 1911s on my avatar, but that coin is not as nice as yours. The detail on the wing tips is phenomenal. They are the first thing to wear off. Congratulations on the find and the banner.

 

[wingmaster]

Awesome coin there, great find congrats.

 

[texan connection]

ConGrats On the banner watercolor

 

[lairmo]

Awesome coin!!!
Congrats on the Banner!!!
I like how you(Watercolor) clean
your finds with a "sable" brush...

 

[taropatch]

Nice job! You did well to avoid rubbing and scrubbing like "some" do. It does make a difference. One wrong move can reduce the value by hundreds or thousands depending on the coin. A lovely Barber for your collection.

 

[tony 1663]

they don't come any prettier out of the ground...grats on the banner

 

[BuckleBoy]

Yes, a sable brush is what I use to remove any remaining dirt from my silvers after I blast them with hard running water.


Great work! Again, I have to say that your cleaning and recovery methods are First Rate.



-Buckles

 

[sniffer]

Mark, that has to be one of the best coins I've ever seen.

 

[Brentallica]

Awesome coin and in beautiful condition!
Congrats on your Banner find

 

[treasurefiend]

Awesome job buddy she is perfect and way to represent the IL boys on the banner!!!!!

 

[mikewaz]

Congrats on making the banner Mark!
It was cool logging on this morning and seeing your find on top. You sure deserve it.
Mike

 

[catskillcomics]

Beautiful find!

 

[1491]

Oh, that's a beauty! Nice play-by-play on the find.

 

[bravowhiskey]

What a surprise, congrats on the banner! Beautiful coinage!
Still waiting for my first 1800 circa quarter.

BW