How good can a dug Indian Head be? Uncirculated 1864-L

[lrgoodger]

I dug this in 1992. You can see the re-punched date and doubling of the letters around the rim and feathers in the head dress. It has a green patina, but it was washed out by the strong lighting I used to get a good photo. The L on the ribbon is sharp and clear. All those little dings and scratches caused by the soil are not visible to the naked eye.

The story is here;

Ron Goodger Detector Finds - The 1864 - L

Did you ever find good stuff at a site and go back 15 years later with a new machine to get what you left behind? I got a big penny (I don't remember the date) and 1859 & 1860 Indians in the same hole at a one room school about 1980. I was using a White's 6000-D. The large cent came out first. When

sites.google.com

 

[ganthercage]

Nice find

Tutuapp 9Apps Showbox​

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

A great find and you did a real nice job on your Metal Detecting web site !

 

[lrgoodger]

A great find and you did a real nice job on your Metal Detecting web site !

Thanks! I put a lot of work into it. It is good to know when someone appreciates it. It is an attempt to share my love of the hobby with others. That motivation, and not money, is why the site is not cluttered with ads like so many other sites are nowdays.