Day that makes it all worth it, and a question on cleaning.

[WHADIFIND]

I looked at the weather coming up and saw that today might be one of the last really beautiful days. So, when I chose a place to hunt, I went to my favorite school ground. This one is built upon a very old section and there's always a chance for a nice surprise. Today was no exception. Thought I'd share the finds:



Here they are before their bath.



And after. First whole pocket watch I've ever found.

Some closer ups:


Dunno, blob of metal.


Another one, might be a bullet.


Garbage button.


Modern button?

This next one was right on the surface, convenient, eh?




Looks like silver on brass/copper.


I said the same thing when I found it, was a nice giggle in the middle of the day though. LOL


A couple wheaties.


All in all a VERY nice day! As I wrapped up this very pleasant day I was already smiling so it had done the job for me.

OH! OH! OH! I FORGOT!

As I was moving toward the car I noticed something just a bit amiss across the street. Evidently there had been a bit of curb restructuring and the ground was a bit uneven. Looked like it had been dug up and filled back in, so, I said, "Why not?!"

Just a tiny slip of grass between the sidewalk and the road but, it had been dug up. I found a TON of junk!! (Next to the road, where everyone seems to think it's a trash can made just for their convenience. MAN! But, I digress.

After a few clads I had this quarter hit and shallow too. I figured as much since the ground had been overturned. What I saw when I turned the clod over was this:



I just KNEW it was my "exit find for the day".

Looking a little closer, I saw, hallelujah!!! A reeded edge!!! I haven't had a silver coin in soooooooooo LONG!!!



I was on cloud 9! I had absolutely NO care what kind of coin it was, I FINALLY broke the silver drought!

Well, when I moved it out into the light, I was kneeling, after I saw what it was, I sat down! HARD! LOL



A HALF!!!! WHO CARES WHAT ONE!!!!!!

HAPPY DANCE! HAPPY DANCE!

BUT..........it got better!

Once I knocked a bit of dirt off, I got very, very quiet!

A smile broke out and it just got bigger and bigger!!!



Not a clad Kennedy, not, a Franklin, not a Standing Liberty, a softly reposing .....



Seated Miss Liberty!!!!! This was before her bath.





The poor thing has had a miserable life thus far. But, that's ok because she will now be put upon a pedestal and be admired for the rest of time.

Ahhhhhh, what a day!!!!

Oh, the cleaning question? Should I use a Brillo pad or an SOS to finish the clean up.

By the by the scratches were there before I got there. Just lucky she didn't meet up with the jack hammer.

Thanks for peeking!

HH!

 

[Terry Soloman]

Wow! Congratulations!!!

 

[detroitdigger]

I'm thinking banner, seated's are so cool!

 

[xtrmdigger]

Excellent dig! I salute you!

 

[kam50]

Nice seated! Next season will be better for me. Have all winter to research. HH

 

[kiana7]

WTG,so awesome oh the thrill,,HH

 

[Gridwalker306]

That's a killer find, way to go!!

 

[fmerg]

if your asking about using brillo on the half DONT!!!!!
try placing some aluminum foil in a pan with very hot water add some backing soda to the water then place the coin on the foil
let it sit until you can take it out by hand dry with soft cloth dont rub apt it dry

 

[pug]

Still one of the many that's on my list. Really nice finds. And great post. Keep em coming
Pug

 

[ClovisOak]

Awesome coin, and neat blob of metal.

 

[BosnMate]

Man I love it. San Francisco mint, probably silver from the Comstock. That was the mostus and the closeust silver anyhow.

 

[Erik in NJ]

I agree with Frank, don't use anything abrasive on it. Another trick is to wet it then wrap it tightly in aluminum foil (don't rub the foil across the coin, just press it down hard by hand). It should get warm to the touch and smell a bit like rotten eggs....wait a few minutes then wash with soap and water. Repeat as neccessary. If you really want to clean it up put some baking soda on your fingers and massage the coin or use some tooth paste and a soft toothbrush (but beware that this will constitute "cleaning," although the coin will look nice an shiney with the latter approach). The foil will remove the gunk, but not leave the coin as shiney. I haven't tried Frank's approach at all, but sounds interesting.

Congrats on the great half!!

if your asking about using brillo on the half DONT!!!!!
try placing some aluminum foil in a pan with very hot water add some backing soda to the water then place the coin on the foil
let it sit until you can take it out by hand dry with soft cloth dont rub apt it dry

 

[Elad]

Amazing find... silver cloth would make that thing look good too. Brillo pad? You're kidding right??

 

[g-olden years]

Congrats on a great day with wonderful ending! Andi

 

[testing123]

Wow a seated half is sill on my wih list! Regarding cleaning... I usually use soap and water on silver. And however is comes out it is what it is. Very rarely do I use any more than that.

 

[steelheadwill]

Wire wheel on your hi speed grinder would clean it right up
Awesome Awesome Coin, yes Awesome.
IMO dug Silver coins look best with just a bit of thumb polish,
you can buy nice shiny ones...
Regarding your 'lump', I keep all of these that I can't Field ID,
7 metal test kit for $15 on epay is a tool every digger needs.
one of my 'Dirty lumps' turned out to be 14 grams of 14K,
and you'd never have thought it til you got under the crust

 

[johnnyblaze]

Nice variety there

I found that same exact anchor button here in Rhode island the other day..Mid 1800's i believe..

you will find lots of clumps in this hobby and i never toss them..

Blaze

 

[fishstick]

MAN!! You r on one heck of a streak.. Its been a good year for u. Good eye on the fresh dirt.. Everyone on the street wood hav known I found it from my screams.. CONGRATS.. HH

 

[jewelerguy]

excellent half! I just use soap and water and a very soft tooth brush on my older coin finds. how they come out is fine with me.

 

[Deckguy]

WTG on the hunch!