Counterstamped Capped Bust Silver from the beach

[lenmac65]

I hit the beach for some coin shooting. I was finding mostly clad when I got a steady tone with a fairly consistent 20 VDI on the Equinox. I dug the hole expecting another Lincoln cent when I spotted a tiny coin. Although grey from 170 years or so in the saltwater, I quickly recognized it as a capped bust half dime, my first capped silver of any denomination. It is dated 1837, which I believe was the last year it was minted. It is counterstamped with a ‘5,’ perhaps to distinguish it from a dime? I wish it was in better shape, but I can’t complain, as I just love digging history. Also found a 1956 silver dime and a few wheats. Not sure what the round ornate object is, or the silver/glass charm. Happy hunting and good luck out there.

 

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[Florida Finder]

I hit the beach for some coin shooting. I was finding mostly clad when I got a steady tone with a fairly consistent 20 VDI on the Equinox. I dug the hole expecting another Lincoln cent when I spotted a tiny coin. Although grey from 170 years or so in the saltwater, I quickly recognized it as a capped bust half dime, my first capped silver of any denomination. It is dated 1837, which I believe was the last year it was minted. It is counterstamped with a ‘5,’ perhaps to distinguish it from a dime? I wish it was in better shape, but I can’t complain, as I just love digging history. Also found a 1956 silver dime and a few wheats. Not sure what the round ornate object is, or the silver/glass charm. Happy hunting and good luck out there.View attachment 2024034View attachment 2024035View attachment 2024036View attachment 2024037View attachment 2024038

Great dig lenmac! Congratulations

 

[JeffInMass]

Awesome finds fellow Mass hunter!

 

[cannonball]

Awesome finds fellow Mass hunter!

You don't see bust coins on the beach everyday! Congratulations

 

[jewelerguy]

that's pretty cool

 

[Digger RJ]

I hit the beach for some coin shooting. I was finding mostly clad when I got a steady tone with a fairly consistent 20 VDI on the Equinox. I dug the hole expecting another Lincoln cent when I spotted a tiny coin. Although grey from 170 years or so in the saltwater, I quickly recognized it as a capped bust half dime, my first capped silver of any denomination. It is dated 1837, which I believe was the last year it was minted. It is counterstamped with a ‘5,’ perhaps to distinguish it from a dime? I wish it was in better shape, but I can’t complain, as I just love digging history. Also found a 1956 silver dime and a few wheats. Not sure what the round ornate object is, or the silver/glass charm. Happy hunting and good luck out there.View attachment 2024034View attachment 2024035View attachment 2024036View attachment 2024037View attachment 2024038

Wow!!! That's Cool!!! Awesome!!! Congrats!!!

 

[MD Ghost F75]

I hit the beach for some coin shooting. I was finding mostly clad when I got a steady tone with a fairly consistent 20 VDI on the Equinox. I dug the hole expecting another Lincoln cent when I spotted a tiny coin. Although grey from 170 years or so in the saltwater, I quickly recognized it as a capped bust half dime, my first capped silver of any denomination. It is dated 1837, which I believe was the last year it was minted. It is counterstamped with a ‘5,’ perhaps to distinguish it from a dime? I wish it was in better shape, but I can’t complain, as I just love digging history. Also found a 1956 silver dime and a few wheats. Not sure what the round ornate object is, or the silver/glass charm. Happy hunting and good luck out there.View attachment 2024034View attachment 2024035View attachment 2024036View attachment 2024037View attachment 2024038

That’s an incredible coin to see on the beach, nice job.

 

[villagenut]

Great counterstamped half dime More cool that way. It should clean up nice, I would think.

 

[vpnavy]

Nice finds. Thanks for sharing...

 

[pepperj]

Now that sure beats a Lincoln cent any day, and one of those unexpected surprises.
I really like counterstamped coinage they have that certain personal touched look to them.
Congrats on the recovery .
Any plans on taking off the crust, by soaking or leave as it is.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Nice one !

 

[lenmac65]

Now that sure beats a Lincoln cent any day, and one of those unexpected surprises.
I really like counterstamped coinage they have that certain personal touched look to them.
Congrats on the recovery .
Any plans on taking off the crust, by soaking or leave as it is.

Thanks pepperj. I definitely was not expecting a coin this old on the beach. I too like the counter stamp, though I wish I knew for sure what it designated. As for cleaning, I would like to try the baking soda, water, and foil trick to lighten them up a bit; however, I haven’t had much luck with these dark gray beach coins in the past. Still a nice piece of history, so I am happy. To think President Abraham Lincoln might still have been walking this earth when this coin was lost. Thanks again.

 

[pepperj]

Thanks pepperj. I definitely was not expecting a coin this old on the beach. I too like the counter stamp, though I wish I knew for sure what it designated. As for cleaning, I would like to try the baking soda, water, and foil trick to lighten them up a bit; however, I haven’t had much luck with these dark gray beach coins in the past. Still a nice piece of history, so I am happy. To think President Abraham Lincoln might still have been walking this earth when this coin was lost. Thanks again.

In baking off the horn crust of old silvers some have used a coffee cup warmer.
Olive oil/lemon juice combination to clean the silver up.
The ratio 4oz. oil and a 1/2 of a squeezed lemon
4 cycles of 4 hrs 16 hr total on high.

 

[lenmac65]

In baking off the horn crust of old silvers some have used a coffee cup warmer.
Olive oil/lemon juice combination to clean the silver up.
The ratio 4oz. oil and a 1/2 of a squeezed lemon
4 cycles of 4 hrs 16 hr total on high.

That sounds interesting. Perhaps I will try that first on the Roosevelt. I will have to get a coffee warmer. Thanks!

 

[Coinstar magnet]

I hit the beach for some coin shooting. I was finding mostly clad when I got a steady tone with a fairly consistent 20 VDI on the Equinox. I dug the hole expecting another Lincoln cent when I spotted a tiny coin. Although grey from 170 years or so in the saltwater, I quickly recognized it as a capped bust half dime, my first capped silver of any denomination. It is dated 1837, which I believe was the last year it was minted. It is counterstamped with a ‘5,’ perhaps to distinguish it from a dime? I wish it was in better shape, but I can’t complain, as I just love digging history. Also found a 1956 silver dime and a few wheats. Not sure what the round ornate object is, or the silver/glass charm. Happy hunting and good luck out there.View attachment 2024034View attachment 2024035View attachment 2024036View attachment 2024037View attachment 2024038

Whatever it is, I like it! It was just waiting there for you to rescue it.

 

[Coinstar magnet]

Awesome finds fellow Mass hunter!

Hope to connect with you Mass hunters in the near future...

 

[CASPER-2]

very nice
i found a pewter plate like yours in water yrs ago

 

[CASPER-2]

old vid
if you blink you might miss it but pewter plate identical
to yours in middle of finds

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Great finds congrats on the early 5 Cent Piece.
This is an interesting piece, I found almost an identical one a few years ago on a c1830 homestead site. Any theories on what it may have come from? Your find is in the last pic for comparison.

 

[lenmac65]

old vid
if you blink you might miss it but pewter plate identical
to yours in middle of finds

Thanks! That looks like a great beach. I think I saw the find just below the gold rings in the top center. Any guesses what yours was?