Capped Bust, the Sequel

[Silvermonkey]

Earlier this summer I had the very good fortune to find a Capped Bust half dollar. For me, finding a " capped" anything was an absolute thrill. I never thought I would ever be able to experience that same rush of emotion...until it happened again yesterday. For the past three weekends I have been working a new site that has produced a great mix of old coins. Weekend #1: 1877 Seated dime, 1898 Barber dime, 1953 & 1954 Roosevelt dimes, 1901 Indian cent, and a no date large cent. Weekend #2: 1892-O & 1901 Barber dimes. I returned yesterday for my third hunt. The first hour was very slow going... a couple of wheats, and 29 cents in clad. Then I got a solid, repeatable tone on my AT-Pro which I think was in the high 70's. At the bottom of the plug was the smallest coin I have ever seen. Could it be a half dime? I honestly couldn't tell because I had forgotten my eye glasses in the car. So I put the coin in my "keeper" tin, and kept detecting for another hour. It wasn't until I got back to the car that I was able to see my discovery- 1834 Capped Bust half dime- What a beautiful coin! What a wonderful feeling!

 

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[park pirate]

Sweet coin brother, congrats...

 

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[EasternShoreMetal]

That's a fantastic find, and your list sounds just as impressive.. what a site! I too am still waiting for my first seated not to mention a capped. That thing is in great shape. WTG! Enjoy it, and it sounds like you could be pulling more out of there. Can't wait to see what. Thanks for posting. HH!

 

[DirtStalker]

Man you're finding the capped mint

 

[Ogre1190]

WTG, S.M.! Here's hoping next hunt you strike GOLD! 💍

 

[NEPADIGGER7]

You've dug what we all dream about digging X 2 great job and great condition!!

 

[BigWaveDave]

she's a beauty!! congrats to you!

 

[M_d_in_guy]

I believe it's an LM-3 variety, Obverse 1, Reverse W

http://www.everythinghalfdimes.com/uploads/8/9/5/5/8955938/1834_lm-3.jpg

 

[UnderMiner]

 

[CASPER-2]

 

[sandchip]

Fantastic! I can't imagine!

 

[ARC]

Great condition coin...
Congrats.

 

[pepperj]

Nice going on the 5 cent piece, it's in really nice condition. I dug my only one a year ago and it was holed and not nearly the condition as yours.

 

[Goldiver]

Gorgeous coin, Congratulations!

Steve

 

[Captain Caveman]

A half dollar and a half dime?!? Wow, just wow.

 

[Silvermonkey]

Thanks to all for your feedback. The more I look at this coin, the more I'm amazed. I can't wait to see what else I can dig out of this site...hopefully this weekend.
A special " thanks to "M d in guy" from Ontario for the link to the 1/2 dime website...I had no idea that there were so many variations. Great stuff!

 

[Mach1Pilot]

And its in perfect condition- what an awesome find!

 

[Patriot 1776]

Earlier this summer I had the very good fortune to find a Capped Bust half dollar. For me, finding a " capped" anything was an absolute thrill. I never thought I would ever be able to experience that same rush of emotion...until it happened again yesterday. For the past three weekends I have been working a new site that has produced a great mix of old coins. Weekend #1: 1877 Seated dime, 1898 Barber dime, 1953 & 1954 Roosevelt dimes, 1901 Indian cent, and a no date large cent. Weekend #2: 1892-O & 1901 Barber dimes. I returned yesterday for my third hunt. The first hour was very slow going... a couple of wheats, and 29 cents in clad. Then I got a solid, repeatable tone on my AT-Pro which I think was in the high 70's. At the bottom of the plug was the smallest coin I have ever seen. Could it be a half dime? I honestly couldn't tell because I had forgotten my eye glasses in the car. So I put the coin in my "keeper" tin, and kept detecting for another hour. It wasn't until I got back to the car that I was able to see my discovery- 1834 Capped Bust half dime- What a beautiful coin! What a wonderful feeling!

great find , its on my bucket list

 

[Orbit]

Wow. That is a sweet coin.

 

[NEPADIGGER7]

This is just phenomenal I love to see these coins dug! OP how deep was this coin? Do you remember what the ground balance was?

 

[park pirate]

Sweet coin ...