Wow, found a two bit piece!

[dg39]

Early 1800's , 50 Cent Liberty Cap. found at an old home site near my home town. Just my luck, I get the half without the date...I know the story behind it, do you? It was cut on purpose, that much I'll give you. You seldom find an American coin done this way.
DG

 

[romeo-1]

Good information...never realized that. Congrats on the find!

 

[JerV3]

Really cool third of a half.

Just to find that peice is a nice find. Not alot of those come up.

HH Jer

 

[silverswede]

Early 1800's a laborer probably was paid for a long days work with that and then LOST IT! Big bummer, huh?

 

[dg39]

I had read about the practice, but this just offers concrete proof it was done. To me its as good as having a whole coin!!!