My Oldest US Coin and It's a...

[washingtonian]

V nickel!

Hey everyone,

Did curbstrips in my neighborhood today and got a nice surprise with this V nickel. My oldest U.S. coin yet topping my 1897 barber quarter in January. Found an 1800s IHP last week but I couldn't confirm the exact date. I think I found a V last year but it was in real tough shape so I couldn't be sure. This is my first confirmed!

The little Netherlands coin had me thinking I'd landed a silver for a bit. It's made of nickel 🙄.



The tally:
-1 V Nickel (1892)
-7 Wheats (all 40s/50s)
-1948 Netherlands 10c
-Interesting medallion

Thanks for looking and happy hunting!
-W

 

[DetectingGodlikeOnOlympus]

The milestones are a good part of what makes the hobby fun. The "oldest coin" contest is the most fun to play.

I hear you about wanting to be relaxed while hunting, and not wanting to look over your shoulder. I used to get yelled at all of the time and the cops called, and I am talking about places where I had permission. Now I wear all black and hunt at night in the middle of the forest. It sounds like you live in a friendlier area though.

 

[sutphin]

NICE FINDS

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Carolina Tom]

Good show my man!

Congrats on the new oldest coin.

 

[washingtonian]

The milestones are a good part of what makes the hobby fun. The "oldest coin" contest is the most fun to play.

I hear you about wanting to be relaxed while hunting, and not wanting to look over your shoulder. I used to get yelled at all of the time and the cops called, and I am talking about places where I had permission. Now I wear all black and hunt at night in the middle of the forest. It sounds like you live in a friendlier area though.

Oh ya, I've had several confrontations by nosy neighbors at places where I have permission. Comes with the hobby I guess! I don't take it personally anymore.

 

[washingtonian]

Good show my man!

Congrats on the new oldest coin.

Thanks CT, hope you find another big time site like you found at the end of last year!

 

[Loco-Digger]

Every hunt that gets you older coins is a great hunt. Congrats on pulling that "V" and those other finds.