Got Busted two times today and Im HAPPY abou it!!

baspinall · Feb 2, 2012

Got Busted two times today and I'm HAPPY abou it!!

I had the morning to get out and went to a spot that me and a buddy hit only once so far. It's an old home that is deeded from the 1700's. There is sixty plus acres. The first trip we did pretty good finding a few silvers and a 1700's shoe buckle and a couple silver buttons with the original homeowners initials engraved. Today took the cake. First target I dug was the 1925 Horse show pin which I will be returning to the property owner. They were and are still very big in the fox hunts of Chester county. The second find blew my ears out. I dug down about 7-8 inches and out popped a big silver disc. I still had no idea what I found. Thought it was a silver Kennedy half. Knocked a little dirt off and saw this beauty staring back at me

A 1838 Bust Half. Yes I did the happy dance! Also got a half decent 179

? Drapped Bust one cent and a 1894 Indian.

jewelerguy · Feb 3, 2012

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wow that half is sweet. what an awesome find.... congrats! :headbang:

crazyjarhead · Feb 3, 2012

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Excellent finds Brian. Too bad about the nick on that pretty coin. She's a beauty!! I like that mint horse pin too. Can't believe you guys are hunting in PA in the middle of winter :dontknow:

Deno · Feb 3, 2012

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BuckleBoy said:
Killer coins!!! That Bust Half is a FANTASTIC find!!

Deno said:

I don't know of anyone digging a Drapped Bust cent in my part of the world.

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I dug two Draped Bust Cents while I lived in KY. One of them was right in your area, as a matter of fact. Hill Billy was with me on both hunts when a Draped was dug.

You are starting to get on my nerves. I am just kidding you, but you are getting on my nerves.

I am hoping Weaver or Armstrong have dug one that i don't know about, but i don't think they have.

I hate to think you have all three of us beat on this one. What was the date of the one you dug here?

I would love to add one to the ole display case. I always love digging a first.

And by the way, i had a clue on the NY plate, i just couldn't see it, i will give you all the Y, but i sure

don't see the N. It was a sarcastic question. Good luck and good hunting.

SkyPirate · Feb 3, 2012

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Nice silver half! Like mine only way better condition. What is it worth? Mine was about $80. :icon_pirat:

JW15 · Feb 3, 2012

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Awesome score!!! :headbang:

Congrats!

Elad · Feb 3, 2012

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Drooling over here. NICE FINDS!

Ken in Georgia · Feb 3, 2012

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Nice !!!!

baspinall · Feb 4, 2012

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SkyPirate said:
Nice silver half! Like mine only way better condition. What is it worth? Mine was about $80.

Not really sure what it's worth? What would this coin grade with the scratch?

mr_larry · Feb 4, 2012

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If it had the "O" mint mark it would be worth a fortune as only 20 are known to exist. The mint mark would be on the obverse.
The no mint mark variety had 3,546,000 produced and the value if F-12 would be $100, VF-20 would be $135. A coin with a major ding on the obverse like that would bring down the value, but it is so nice I would just hang on to it.
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CASPER-2 · Feb 4, 2012

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Sweet - WTG!

Captaindoodle · Feb 5, 2012

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Very nice Bust!

HH,
CD

mfitzy111 · Feb 5, 2012

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Outstanding find even with the nick!!! I'd be proud to dig something up that old.

great find man. :icon_thumleft:

Colonial Copper Zeus · Feb 5, 2012

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Great day for you. My best half was a 1859 Seated.
Chris

fistfulladirt · Feb 5, 2012

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I didn't see any hash mark, who cares? Bust silver would make my decade!

mike in pa · Feb 7, 2012

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looks like a sweet spot hit it hard cant wait to see what comes out next

metalev4 · Feb 8, 2012

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Congrats on the half, bust coins are beautiful. Still waiting to dig one myself.
-Evan

jgas · Feb 8, 2012

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Ahh, I can only dream of snapping up a draped bust anything, but that half takes the cake! Nice finds, congrats. jgas