Oldest coin yet-1837 Half Cent

[litefire56]

Well, Half Penny, and issued from the Bank of Quebec, but still my oldest coin/bank token yet...

I got in about 45 mins before sundown tonight along the Fox river. I don't recall sweating as much as I was tonight.
I mean, face dripping with salt in the eyes type. I was ready to call it quits when I hit the '20 wheat at about 7".
That gave me the energy to press on and hit the Canadian half penny just 2 feet away. Sounded like a deep dime,
but ended up being big copper at 10".

 

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[Dirt fishing Wolf]

Awesome John, Congats on the oldie. Amazing what a wheatie will do for you.

 

[p2c]

Congratulations that is indeed an interesting find. Yesterday was indeed hot, I was out for 2.5 hours but not rewarded for it. It is interesting to feel like you are in direct sunlight, only to realize you are in the shade.

 

[DPBOB]

sweet find John

 

[outlaw007]

great find!

 

[Lowbatts]

Very sweet find. Makes you wonder how they got where they were and what kind of pockets they hid in along the way!

 

[treasurefiend]

MAN-O-MAN thats AWESOME!!!!!!!!

 

[Pocket Spill]

Awesome find and in real nice shape! Congratulations