Ever just decide on the quiet path?

[WHADIFIND]

I mean, that today I had several choices as to where to go for a walk. Mansion? Clad fest? A stumble field?

Sometimes I choose a path where I have good potential for finding "old". Or, maybe a path where I have good possibilities but am almost always bothered by some busybodies along the way. Then, there are clad areas where I'm left alone but usually only find clad.

I just didn't feel like being bothered by anyone today. So, I chose a known clad fest area.

I got more than I bargained for!!!





Ya know....I think Fishy just might have something there. Aren't those lil gold things.....um....."gold"?



Blingie's in full swing!

And then ....as always...a *WONDERFUL* surprise!



On just one more shallow penny hit, look at what turned up!!!



A personal achievement!!
This is my first one!

I'm taking any further cleaning very seriously. Right now, I can tell what it is!! Don't want to screw that up!



Can you read that!? Lol!
A *very* happy moment in my "career"!

Thanks for allowing me to share it with somebody!

And... Thanks for peeking!

 

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[Hunter101]

I Always love your walks. I too would like to know what that coin is! Good job!

 

[WHADIFIND]

I Always love your walks. I too would like to know what that coin is! Good job!

As I see it(in person and close up)...its an 1808 half cent.

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[RVRoamer73]

Sure does look like it reads that. That's a awesome find. Wow! at the clad...likin' all them nickles. Congrats!

 

[DigginNorthernVa]

Nice going! Plenty of targets to keep you busy.

 

[EasternShoreMetal]

Don't cha love it, when you go, purely expecting one thing, then you get your brain snapped around? Really nice to find in clad land. Love the surprises, and gold is never bad either. Congrats. HH

 

[xcopperstax]

I love when people find really old coins in places that they are not even expected! Congrats on that coin! I've found some draped busts but never a half cent. That is a great one!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Fantastic walk...great looking old copper, congrats!

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Now that was a great walk!
Congrats on a personal "first"!
Sweet old coins!

Covering the worlds of old & new at the same place.
Looks like you've added another favorite place.
Added bonus...no one bothers you!

You went there with a blank slate of expectations and it was filled nicely!

The entire crew looks happy, happy!

Well done Sir, well done!!
May your wonderous walks continue!


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[Kurios1]

Wow, nice unexpected treasure ! I managed to scrape up two but, none that old. Glad your walk's have provided some blessing's for ya'.

 

[smokeythecat]

Do not clean the coin. Get a set of the Andre's pencils and lightly rub. Do not use water or oils.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Very nice score on that Half Cent Whadi. Looks like all the clad was just a bonus for battery money on that walk !

 

[WHADIFIND]

Do not clean the coin. Get a set of the Andre's pencils and lightly rub. Do not use water or oils.

I understand, Cat. This is not just a first for me. Its also, very possibly, very very rare! I know its not in much shape but it is easily identifiable! For those who aren't familiar, take a peek on the net for this coin.

I've been wanting to try those pencils anyway. This is a perfect opportunity!

Thanks for your advice!

 

[Inspector]

Another nice walk down the right path, wtg on the half cent, nice pile of clad too, do you pack pack it to bring all that home , congrats

 

[WHADIFIND]

Now that was a great walk!
Congrats on a personal "first"!
Sweet old coins!

Covering the worlds of old & new at the same place.
Looks like you've added another favorite place.
Added bonus...no one bothers you!

You went there with a blank slate of expectations and it was filled nicely!

The entire crew looks happy, happy!

Well done Sir, well done!!
May your wonderous walks continue!


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Well, it was already a favorite spot for me but a whole new dimension has been added. I could read half cent as soon as I dug it and wanted to clean it sooooo bad in the field. Glad I held off! It is a special coin in many ways. A first for me and a fairly rare example to boot! Also, in a former clad farm.

Thanks!

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Wow, great find! I have had some good luck cleaning with the Andres Pencils, only using the one in the set that is basically tightly bound 0 grit steel wool. The other Pencils easily can scratch an old copper. Best results were when some dirt was still on the copper and definitely practice with some crusty wheats first. Otherwise I would contact Scrappy on his zapping technique that looked amazing. Congrats!!

 

[Whyme]

Wow what a walk you had! Congrats! That's what I love about this hobby..... all the surprises!

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Awesome coin.

 

[WHADIFIND]

Wow, great find! I have had some good luck cleaning with the Andres Pencils, only using the one in the set that is basically tightly bound 0 grit steel wool. The other Pencils easily can scratch an old copper. Best results were when some dirt was still on the copper and definitely practice with some crusty wheats first. Otherwise I would contact Scrappy on his zapping technique that looked amazing. Congrats!!

Welp, if all else fails I always have my "Nuclear, Electrolysis, Microwave, Ultrasonic, Chemical Powerwashing, Pressure cooking, Annealing furnace, acid bathing, Cleaning machine". To fall back on.