Nicest nickel I ever dug

[Gridwalker306]

Went out for my first proper hunt since getting back from England. Pretty bleak to say the least, but it was beautiful outside.

I dug a lot of crap, but I did manage to find this nickel. We all know how nickels usually come out of the ground, so I was surprised to see this one clean up so well. Just running water and a soft cloth.

 

[trapperart]

Congrats that's a pretty nic

 

[cjon455]

Nice, that held up well!

 

[Captain Caveman]

Congratz! It cleaned up quite well.

 

[46Wheat]

Thats a cool looking nickel

 

[scruggs]

Pretty good find you made!

 

[david680]

Love the Big Five's and that's a beauty! Congrats!

 

[Calabash Digger]

nice find!

 

[Gridwalker306]

Thanks guys. It's a nice nickel, but I admit I need some new hunting spots. I miss the days of coming home with more than two coins in 5 hours lol

 

[BigWaveDave]

What strikes me is the quality that the Canadian nickels have...I got a bunch from the 20's and 30's, they all look like they were just minted. Buffalo's and early Jefferson's? Garbage compared to yours....

 

[TRanegar36]

Never seen one of those before... like the design a lot!

Congrats

 

[Gridwalker306]

What strikes me is the quality that the Canadian nickels have...I got a bunch from the 20's and 30's, they all look like they were just minted. Buffalo's and early Jefferson's? Garbage compared to yours....

Yes they are a nice coin, as far as nickels go. Usually when I dig this type of nickel they are a bit corroded and usually pitted. Many are sort of eaten away a bit.

I always love finding these. In 1937 they switched to a new and boring design.

 

[firemac]

Sweet! Great condition.

 

[treblehunter]

Pretty, good save! :-)

 

[dirtscratcher]

Canada sure made some good looking coins.