Its worn, but its seated!

TejasDigger · Sep 7, 2010

It's worn, but it's seated!

It's been a while since I've posted any pictures of my finds. I haven't really found anything worth posting. A few silver's here and there and the occasional silver ring. Yesterday however, I found my first seated anything! It was a bit unexpected in the park I found it in, but it's also pretty darn worn. I think it might be an 1842, but I'm not sure. If you guys think you can see the date let me know please. I also found a 1946 rosie, a couple wheats in the 40's and a diamond navel ring from a different park. I think the diamond is fake, but probably gonna get it checked anyway. Again any help with the date would be greatly appreciated! Here are the pics.

Wldbil · Sep 7, 2010

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Can't make out a date on my end. But congrats on the first!!!

TejasDigger · Sep 7, 2010

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Thanks. Yeah, it's pretty dang ugly, but it's the oldest coin I've found and my first seated so was happy.

MUD(S.W.A.T) · Sep 7, 2010

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Silver is silver and Seated are Seated !! :icon_thumleft:

Great find !! :headbang:

Keep @ It and HH !!

TooManyHobbies · Sep 7, 2010

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I've never found one, so it looks pretty good to me. Congrats.

mainer · Sep 7, 2010

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Heck Id be happy with that. Congrats on your seated. :thumbsup:

Trezurehunter · Sep 7, 2010

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It may be worn, but its still a Seated coin. Congrats on your first.

TejasDigger · Sep 7, 2010

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mainer said:
Heck Id be happy with that. Congrats on your seated.

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I'm happy with it, trust me.

Thanks for the comments guys.

ggossage · Sep 7, 2010

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Any first seated is a good seated, and it'll be memorable to you forever! Congratulations with a "t"!

As far as the date goes, I can't see it from the pics, but you know it has to be 1860 or older based on the reverse style alone.

I know how frustrating it can be not to see the date, but you keep trying until you see it or finally give up. You seem to have just enough detail around the date that you might give photography another shot and hope for the best. This is what I'd do:

Use a digital camera, and if it has a self timer setting, use it. Set your camera up for macro and take your coin outside in the shade, (not the direct sunlight) with some props to get the best angle on your coin in different positions. Use a prop with some texture to enable you to move the coin around without it slipping from an upright position too easily (see my photo--I used paper to illustrate the setup, use something with texture like a dish towel, washcloth, or anything you can think of). Set your camera up to use the self timer, turn ON macro and turn OFF flash. Set your coin up in a shaded place with plenty of light where you can set your camera down and move it slightly to another angle after every picture. Play with it and take a lot of pictures from multiple angles....at least one will come out great and then you'll know if you can make out a date or not (the photo could become your new avatar). Put your camera as close to the coin (date) as you can that will still allow the camera to autofocus. Be sure to always keep the focus on the date. Use something to get your coin high into the focus box or tilt your camera down with anything to keep the date in the focus box (as you can see I did with the camera strap in my example photo). Let me know if you have any questions; I look forward to the photos. Good luck!

TejasDigger · Sep 7, 2010

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Thanks, I'll try it tomorrow!

Mr Tuff · Sep 7, 2010

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nice seated!!!!!!!!! MR TUFF

Rogerm069 · Sep 8, 2010

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WTG on the seated!

TejasDigger · Sep 8, 2010

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This is the best my camera is going to do. I can't get any closer without it going blurry.

Anyone able to see the date? Any guesses? It may be that I won't ever get a date off this coin, but It's my oldest coin and would be nice to get a date. I keep seeing 1842.