Finally went out digging today and found something worth posting

[tennessee digger]

I received permission to metal detect around a house right down the street from me. The house was built around the 1920's to 1930's so I was hoping to dig maybe a silver dime. Well, I did! I dug a small musket ball, then 2 together with sprue. About a foot away I dug this 1820 bust dime ( in bad shape but you can read the date) a few feet from it I dug a pulltab at about the same depth. Went on to find a few coins but nothing else good. Tennessee digger

 

[Steve in PA]

Donnie, Looks like that property may go back a little further than the 1920's

I have never found a Capped Bust Dime.

 

[HighTone]

Congrats on the silver...That is SWEET

 

[Breezie]

Way to go! Breezie

 

[Dman]

Awesome coin.
Congrats
Doug

 

[tennessee digger]

LOL!!I love it when your pleasantly surprised like that!!You dont have high expectations and whalla!
Gotta love the Tesoro...Tejon?

No, actually it is an old Tesoro Golden Sabre II with a wide scan coil. Not much on depth but real good in trash. Great around housesites! Tennessee digger

 

[tennessee digger]

Awesome coin.
Congrats
Doug

Thanks Doug and everyone else for your nice comments. I appreciate it! Tennessee digger

 

[justanotherpulltab]

awesome find, looks like they used it for a button.

 

[gleaner1]

Ouch! Nice hit tennessee digger I would be happy. I never found bust silver and do not personally know anyone that has. I do not even expect to find any, ever, but certainly hope I do, even if it's cut in half. That is a great milestone for detecting, condition not withstanding.

 

[chadgallant]

that is a beautiful coin with tons of character. Good digging

 

[CRUSADER]

Interesting - it was hammered throw with a old square nail, however, it was then finished on the reverse so that all the rough edges were hammered or pressed flat. Why?

 

[GaRebel1861]

Yeah, I agree, thats worth posting!

 

[Nana40]

Exciting find, TDigger! I've only ever found one of those and I can still remember the exact spot I found it.

Congrats on that gorgeous find!

Nana

 

[AmericanCoinHunting]

Amazing and sweet Bust man...Congratulations !