Todays finds 2 seated in one hole

[Beercanman]

Found these two today in one hole! 1877 cc quarter and 1876 dime. They look in really good condition so good im scared to clean the dirt off. Ill see if i can get these pics to work, any advice about condition and cleaning is appreciated.

 

[Beercanman]

Sorry for photo quality only have my phone camera

 

[BurnsideSlim]

Wow, those look sick, great find, congrats! Would love to see them up close. That had to be thrilling.

Jim

 

[Beercanman]

maybe better pic

 

[Beercanman]

finally got the size down

 

[ggossage]

Welcome! ....and outstanding!

 

[NolanTheExplorer]

has anyone ever thought to themselves how similar the side profile of lady liberty's face (on this coin) is to George Washington's?
never noticed until now.
their noses seem spot on-not to mention their big foreheads!!

 

[NolanTheExplorer]

oh and by the way beercanman...
GREAT FINDS!

 

[Metal Magnet]

Sweet finds! Condition looks very nice too. Would love to find those - congrats. And yes, be very careful on cleaning. Simple water is best.

 

[Bunker]

Dream Dig!!!
Welcome to the forum.
Good call Dead Head Digger! I can kinda see it.
Bunker

 

[Beercanman]

By simple water do you mean soak,run,or spray? Do you use your fingers at all? I'm new to this just started digging in february, and this is my first silver since i got a new machine monday. These were found in a honeysuckle jungle i was lucky enough to stumble into a month ago. Previous finds from the site with my old machine were a 1945 10k class ring, and 7 other silvers including 3 Spanish Coins, a 2 reales 1786, a real 1793 and a 2 reales cut in half dateless. Also a flat button with an eagle that I have discovered is a rare early diplomatic button. Needless to say I'm obsessed with the hobby. With this luck I may change my name.

 

[Ted Mac]

RU trying to say the father of our country was a cross dresser?

 

[treasurepirate1]

man i'v been detecting for almost three years and never found anything like those coins, oh and if you want to get that dirt off let the coins soak in some warm water for a few minutes than after you take them out gently dab them with a dry cloth.

 

[NolanTheExplorer]

The REAL "dubya" a cross dresser? Hey iif it took me dressing up as a woman to make it on a coin, i say where's the lipstick
Really though, my guess is back then "prominent" Americans were WASPs hence looked similar to one another.

 

[High Plains Digger]

Check the values and the mintages. If they are rare coins and pricely, don't touch them. The cost of a professional conservor is way less than what you will loose by almost any cleaning you do. If they aren't worth a ton, then go easy and don't use polish. Polish is also known as "micro sandpaper in a bottle". Nuff said.

I am amazed at how many CC coins are found out there in the east. This is the second or third in the last 10 days or so. No wonder there aren't any out there for collectors.

You are a lucky person.

 

[Beercanman]

It's seems that there are several of the quarters available in much worse shape for around 100 dollars even one in ms 64 condition for 2500. I have no clue about grading costs or how to make the call if it is worth grading. Any help is appreciated.

 

[PikesPeakCharlie]

Daaaaaaaaamn !!!!

 

[AMorgan]

Ground action typically destroys mint luster on silver and copper coins. Because of this, you will most likely never see a dug coin get a grade above AU58. Looking at this coin, I would say on the lowest that this coin is between VF and EF. I would need to see sharper images of the high points to make any further determination.

Alan Morgan

 

[AMorgan]

Regarding cleaning, the term is often used in a negative manner when it comes to coins. Abrasive cleaning will reduce the value of most coins to pretty much the bullion metal value. Rubbing a coin that has dirt on it with your thumb can cause abrasive damage to the surface that will cause a collector to label the coin as "cleaned". What you need to do is conserve the coin. This can be done by soaking the coin in a non-corrosive liquid to loosen any dirt on the surface. The next step usually involves patting the surface with a cloth. Wiping or rubbing with the cloth will make scratches.

Alan

 

[Beercanman]

here is another shot after dabbing the weird spot by her left elbow is raised not dented. high angle lighting