Thats one small coin. Updated pics show type 2, 3center

TreasurdiggrNY · May 30, 2010

That's one small coin. Updated pics show type 2, 3center

Got out to a spot in the woods yesterday. Picked up my first 3 center which is also my oldest U.S. silver coin. It's barely legible, looks like 1867 and has seen better days but I'll take it. I also got the 2 IH's (1881, 1908) and the crucifix

You can really see how small the 3 center is in this photo compared to the IH

TreasurdiggrNY · May 31, 2010

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Thanks everyone for the kind words and info, especially on the type of 3 center I have. It appears to be older than I thought :laughing7:

to answer some questions, the coin was found in the woods in Delaware County New York, the crucifix weighs 17.3 grams. I also took some close-ups and checked again online and I'm pretty sure the 3 center is a type 2 (1854-1858) like vayank 54 and dfx willy suggested above by the way the point of the star is right on the letter "N" in united, I saw some pics online and only the type 2 has that.
Thanks again for the kind words, GL & HH

LI Tom · May 31, 2010

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Wow Glenn,great finds!You are having a great year for silver firsts!You won't find that 3 center in the parks we hunt. :thumbsup:

HCW · Jun 1, 2010

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It's beautiful up there.

sscindercoop · Jun 2, 2010

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vayank54 said:
A good day for sure. There are 3 types of silver 3 cent pieces all are the same size but the stars are a bit different. I believe yours is type 2 which would date if from 1854 to 1858. If you look at the 3 cent piece in
Heavymetalnuts's post you can see the difference in the star. The type he dug is type 3 and dates from 1859 to 1873.

Type 2 for sure. Great find I was lucky enough to find 2 this year :icon_thumleft:

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TreasurdiggrNY · Jun 2, 2010

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LI Tom said:
Wow Glenn,great finds!You are having a great year for silver firsts!You won't find that 3 center in the parks we hunt.

Thanks Tom, I've hit a couple of nice ones so far. Wish you and the rest of the guys were at this spot, we have to hit this place in the Fall :icon_thumright: