My Lucky Day........

[LJ]

Today I went to my Tuesday branch pickup for my boxes. I was going through the rolls and noticed a thin silver in one of the rolls. My first thought was it was a worn Walker but to my very pleasant surprise...out pops a Barber.....1899-S!! Wahoooooo.............yeah baby!!!!! It really surpised me because I wasn't pulling many silvers out of this box.

This Barber is the oldest silver half that I have found while CRH'ing. It beats my previous oldest by one year. In 07 I found a 1900 Barber. Yes, I am estactic.....I am still walking about 6" off the floor....ha!!

I also found another rough shape proof and another "magician coin" that I can not identify so if anyone has a clue of what it is please chime in. I would appreciate it.

Today's totals......

3-64's
1-65
5-66's
11-67's
11-68's
2-69's
Barber 1899-S
1-Proof 94-S

35 Keepers

 

[Immy]

Whoa! Nice find LJ!! I always think finds like that this early in the year are kind of a reward for the previous year's dedication. And hopefully the first of many! WTG!

The magician's coin is a British penny and that style of Queen Elizabeth was in use from 1954-1967. Another cool find!

 

[soldierman]

You always amaze me with your finds. BTW I think I started a few months before you and I still haven't broken the 1900's mark. I got close with a 1904 V nickle and a week or so later a 1901 IH cent.

I haven't made any pick ups since right before christmas. Still have about $30-40 in CWRs of cents that I need to search. I hope the roller coaster bottomed out on me in Nov-Dec and I guess I'm still bummed out.

 

[Silver_Fox]

........and when isn't it your lucky day..........LOL. Nice, I SO need to find a Barber.

 

[enamel7]

WTG LJ! Different year, same results.

 

[Wetgreenie]

Very nice, Das Goood Loot Ya!

 

[1960texan]

Amazing find! Almost makes a Texas boy want to cross the Sabine for something more than boudain.

 

[Whyme]

LJ when I grow up I want to be just like you! I'm amazed at all the silver you find. Best wishes and happy hunting!

 

[vegasmtl]

That is another version of the "Scotch and Soda" magic trick. The other is a Mexican coin. I had one, then gave it up to my brother in law, and then wished I hadn't! I think they are a cool find!
Congrats on the Barber!!

HH
vegasmtl

 

[Silver Stripe]

Very nice LJ. I agree with AW, "when is it NOT your lucky day?" haha. We know you work hard at it and deserve all the silver you get and then some. I struck out today, no boxes on order but I thought I could scalp a couple from the Vault Room- all cleaned out till tomarrow. Hope I have time to stop there tomarrow as well as ME regular Wed pickup. HH Mark

 

[Cat J]

Way to go LJ... Keep up the good work. My boxes don't come in until Thursday. I have been going nuts not having any boxes to look at. I was so bored last night I actually went through pennies and I hate to go through pennies. I did find seven wheats and one IH. I only searched ten dollars worth.

Congats
Cat

 

[seger98]

super nice find, and to think I am still looking for my first Franklin, Congratulations

 

[thurmownator]

Today I went to my Tuesday branch pickup for my boxes. I was going through the rolls and noticed a thin silver in one of the rolls. My first thought was it was a worn Walker but to my very pleasant surprise...out pops a Barber.....1899-S!! Wahoooooo.............yeah baby!!!!! It really surpised me because I wasn't pulling many silvers out of this box.

This Barber is the oldest silver half that I have found while CRH'ing. It beats my previous oldest by one year. In 07 I found a 1900 Barber. Yes, I am estactic.....I am still walking about 6" off the floor....ha!!

Welcome (again) to the "Barber Society" LJ ! Truly an awesome find. They say "You never forget your first Barber" .........or your second, or third,..... 8)

Mucho kudos.

 

[TxTim]

Wow!
Another Barber- 19th century no less!
I haven't found one yet.
Congrats!!