🥇 BANNER RARE NEW BRUNSWICK SILVER, 1st hunt of season

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

First dig of the season, was quite nice at about 50 F.

Got a copper pretty quick, about an hour later I got a small silver, too much mud on it to know exactly what it was. Later in a mud puddle I discovered it to be a New Brunswick 10 cent silver. Not right up on the prices I did know it was a scarce coin, and I did notice it had a doubled "2" in the date "1862 BTW"

So, when home I look it up, a lot better than I thought.

Probably my best first day. Even the crotal bell is a first with the makers initials...S. I. or I. S. anyone ?

 

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[novafinder]

Nice, great first day what's the book say the coin is worth?

 

[detroitdigger]

That is a very cool coin, and a rare one to boot!! WTG!

 

[johnnyblaze]

Rick that is one sweet coin man

I really dont see many scratches and it has a nice patina

That crotal bell is a sweet one for sure..

Looks like its gonna be a good year

Blaze

 

[rastinirv]

Wow, that's an auspicious start to the year! Congrats!

 

[Gridwalker306]

Wow, those are some solid finds! That dime is amazing, I would be thrilled with that one. How deep was it?

I am so jealous that you can hunt, we have an unreal amount of snow, and it looks like another 15 to 20 cm tonight...

 

[Hunthicks]

Looks like a pretty sweet way to start the year to me!

 

[gleaner1]

Excellent find.

 

[ironhorse]

Hey there Rick you scored a nice one!

I got a few NB silvers but not like yours, you got the nicer one! I like the patina on yours.

Everyone should start the year like you

 

[jewelerguy]

very nice error coin

 

[leslie(nova scotia)]

From the land of the Bluenose.....great start to the year SPR. Sure by the end of the season more will indeed come. This should be a banner find!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[romeo-1]

That's awesome Rick! I'm hoping to get out today but I've got an inch of snow to contend with...yesterday was the day.

 

[Zodiacdiverdave]

I had a great time hunting with you yesterday Rick, you definitely got the find of the day. That little coin is a beauty and I would say Banner worthy due to it's condition and rarity.
You forgot to mention about your eyeball find... We stopped at Timmy's for a coffee before heading out and right a way Rick eyeballs a dime on the ground. It was a good way to kick start the day.
Anyway, banner vote going in.
ZDD

 

[Los Excavadores]

Wow !

 

[MNcoinhunter]

What a great find !! Congrats !!!

 

[Adjove]

Very cool finds, all of them make me jealous. The Dime is outstanding!

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

Got some info on the bell

Got a little info on the bell maker,
it is "IS" and is either John Stares 1743-1746 or John Seller 1733-1760

 

[wvwildman]

nice finds congrats HH

 

[Iron Patch]

Best 'Canadian' silver I've seen posted in a long time, and quite a bonus getting a higher grade and the double punched 2, not to mention the coin being so nicely toned. Since I've been a member here this is the first Canadian silver coin I've seen posted that *should* easily make the banner.

 

[bountyhuntergirl86]

Double punch for sure