Oh Baby, what a day!!! 1826 Bust Half!!

[comfyinvermont]

Hi everyone!! Haven't had much time recently to get onto the net with work being pretty busy. Hopefully things will slow up a bit now. Got out to a field that Rick and I found when he was out here last week on our spring hunt. (will make a separate post with the finds) I found the best coin I have every found, an 1826 Bust half dollar in pristine condition. Also the major part of a volunteer militia Cap insignia from 1840-1850. I looked for over an hour for the rest of it, but no luck. Am going back though. My friend Dave who was with me came up with two large coppers, an 1851 and an 1834. This field is one of the best we have come across. Just have to wait for them to cut it. Grass is almost 18 inches high and makes you tired real quick. Thanks for looking....Lance

 

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[Nana40]

OH, WOW! I KNOW you were thrilled with that find, Lance!!! BEAUTIFUL coin!!!

Many congrats!!! Nana

 

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[N.J.THer]

Lance,
Congrats on the banner.
NJ

 

[Diggincoinz]

"Sweet coins like that one only comes from sweet old dirt".

...well that's what Momma always told me.

 

[Admiral de Salee]

Congratulations!!

I'll forgo the usual 'darn you out-easters' jokes and just say that when someone finds a "moon shot" coin like you did, it inspires us all. There are still fantastic coins in the ground wherever we hunt. Our odds in the midwest are taller, but people brought things to the Territories from out East, or they came *back* to the midwest from their western adventures in the gold fields or wherever.

No matter where the rest of us are, your find holds up the guidon and says it can be done. You remind us that stupendous finds are attainable, and in so doing make all of our hunting (and daydreaming) more fun.

Thanks! and I KNOW YOU HAD A TON OF FUN & THRILLS WITH THIS, YOU DESERVE IT.

 

[dgaughan]

stunning shes a beauty congrats

 

[xlt nh]

Find of a lifetime...Congrats on a well earned Banner!!

HH, Hank 8)

 

[Brian in MA]

Just simply amazing !!!!!

Congrats on the coin, the banner, the article in W & E Treasures....

Can I be you

We are so lucky to live in New England where these types of coins can be found. (not that many Bust Halves are actually found) !!!!!!!

Congrats again,
Brian in MA.

 

[The Seeker]

Congrats lance on a great find........You can scratch that one off your list!

Great job all three of you guys........... John

 

[Prober]

Super coin! Can't wait till they cut that grass & you guys get back out there...the possibilities are staggering to the mind! Congrats Big Time!

 

[silverfreak]

HOLY S###...How did I miss this post?? What a beauty. Congrats

 

[bootstrap vinn]

That is one SWEET coin Lance!!!! Incredible detail,looks like it was dropped the day it was minted! Still waiting for my bust silver anything.Congrats on the banner and all those finds,Bootstrap

 

[grafer]

Awesome finds! That Bust Half is great! Congrats ..

 

[Old Dog]

Comfy,

I do love the bust coins, they are a great example of a time when most things were an expression of the creators soul. thus becoming a form of art.

Congrats on this banner find,
I hope you find many more of these wonderful coins.

These are my favorites,
Thom

 

[Detectingfreak]

Very nice job on the 1826 Bust Half!!!

 

[allen]

without a doubt one of the most beautiful coins ive ever seen...congratulations !!!!!!

 

[curbdiggercarl57]

KILLER KOIN!

 

[Ed-NH]

That is absolutely beautiful and quite a worthy prize. I see you post a lot and it is great that your hard work and patients paid off so well. I bet you will find other muster artifacts in that field. I'm glad that you are going back after the the first cut is done. Good luck next time and congrats!