Here`s some big (old) silver!!- update on cleaning w/pics

[prolab69]

OK OK, before you all ask! no I didnt find this in my yard. This is how some research paid off. Was checking through my old maps and found out where the old Watkins Glen fair grounds were located back in the 1800s, I really didnt have much faith for this spot, but gave it a shot anyway. So about 20mins into my hunt I pop this out of a 6 inch plug, this coin was black! either from tar, or from a fire. seems like it was tar, pitch or roof tar, who knows.
but this coin had little or no hope of being cleaned. braught it over to Mud(swat)s house on the way home to show him, so maybe he`ll chime in on how messed up it was. still needs a little more cleaning.
enjoy the pictures
Pro-


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well, heres how she turned out, Id rather not buff the detail off of her so this is where I stopped. I think most of the crud preserved he detail to what she is now. After the pictures I gave her a silver glaze buffing so she shines pretty nice. Compared to what she looked like when I found her, Id say its a night and day difference.
It was a free find, so im happy with it.
heres some pics
Enjoy!
Pro-

 

[Mr_Mojo_Risin]

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The Seated Half is a beaut! Love the Edsel badge too! Nice job! Watkins Glen... Didn't "The Band" do a live show there and record a live record in the 1960's

 

[allen]

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that is a great looking half dollar...

 

[JerV3]

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Nice find that is awesome.

The seated half is still on my list of finds. Got alot of early barber halfs but no seateds. That was alot of money then. I could clean that thing perfectly. Looks to be in nice shape to.

HH Jer

 

[halfdime]

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A real beauty! I've found quite a few silver halves, and a handful of Seateds, but not a Seated half. That is a sweet find. I wouldn't be surprised if the Edsel token is even sweeter!

 

[ModernMiner]

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Both are excellent finds! Very cool.
-MM-

 

[Slipperyjack47]

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That coin is awesome! great detail and surely can be cleaned. You must be on cloud nine after diggin that sweetheart! WTG and great job on the research!




Slipperyjack47

 

[prolab69]

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Yeah, Ive found quite a few myself, 2 Barbers 3 Walkers, 1 Franlin 1 64 kennedy, and now the seated. hate to admit it but its my first 1800s silver. It is my 3rd silver half this year though. I pulled a walker and a very pristine 1903 Barber out of a park this spring. As far as finds go, this has to be my best year. The 2 civil war plates and all the LC`s ive pulled from my yard is going to be hard to top in the coming years. Thanks for the great replies from everyone, I just hope the finds keep coming.
Pro-

 

[Natman]

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Great find! You are on a roll with the halves!

WTG
Nat

 

[Jack(IN)]

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Congrats on the Seated Half, very hard to find and always a treat when you see what it is!! Sweet!!

 

[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

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It was dark black and you could hardly see anything, we tried Toothpaste, Tarn-x, and Lemon juice. With no results... You cleaned it up nice. I would like to see final pictures and you have to take me to this site....

Keep @ it and HH!!

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

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That half is in excellent shape my boy. I'd be proud of my research if I were you.
Chris

 

[weasel606]

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awesome finds ! congrats

 

[Michiganne]

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Nice Seated half, prolab! Glad your research paid off.

Keep digging!

 

[trhunter1]

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The detail is awesome on that half!! That shows you what a little research does. Thanks for the great post!

HH trhunter1

 

[prolab69]

I hit the site last night again but only found some clad. Im headed to the library to do some more research on the area and maybe get a better fix on what area would be the best to hunt. Theres areas over there where you cant even get your digger down a quarter inch, the dirt is so rocky and packed so tight that its just awfull trying to dig up a 2inch signal, only one small area where this half was found could i dig. So its back to the library
thanks everyone, enjoy the before & after pics.
Pro-

 

[Detectingfreak]

Very nice job on cleaning your 1876 seated half dollar!!!

 

[Golden1]

That half is SWEET

 

[Robin]

WOW ! Nice half, best I've seen, great detail.
Next time try Paint thinner it cuts tar real good !
I was a house painter for almost 40 years.
Keep hitting that area !

LOL ! Robin