Wow, Major Colonial & 1800s Finds Today

[bergie]

Wow, Major Colonial & 1800s Finds Today

Today was a blur, so I can't recount all these in order, but I went with Earthworks and his brother Goingdown, to a Colonial homestead where we just got permission. This place had promise, but we had no idea what was in store for the next 7 hours...it started out pretty slowly, not much going on, then all of a sudden we started hitting amazing find after find after find...here are the highlights all pictured...War of 1812 U.S. 2nd Infantry Officer's button (any idea of value?)...beautiful 1837 seated dime...Conn. Copper (no date)...1802 Large Cent...holed half reale (no date)...two more colonial coins (little detail visible)...beautiful/large dandy button with gold gilt...beautiful decorative button with gold gilt...(not pictured -- several flat buttons and a few buckles of different sizes)....Thanks to Earthworks for working extra to clean and photo everything after a long day...Earthworks and I once found 8 large cents in one day, but I have to say with all the variety here, this was the best day ever. Wow is about all I can say about today.

 

[Goldiver]

Re: Wow, Major Colonial & 1800s Finds Today

Hey, awesome finds you dug there!! I would say that dime is a banner find according to the info I found. I would get it slabbed it might go AU-50 which have sold for around 500. Keep in mind this is old info too so i am sure it has gone up.

By the way, you have a die crack running down her right leg....sweet, that should add to the value.

That Infantry Officers button is great too, I don't know the value on that yet. Still very nice!

Steve


1837 DIME -
SEATED LIBERTY
(see also 1837 Dime - Capped Bust)
PCGS No: 4651, 4562, 4718

Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 682,500
Proofs: estimated 30

Designer: Obverse by Thomas Sully, executed by Christian Gobrecht; Reverse by Christian Gobrecht

Diameter: ±17.9 millimeters

Metal content:
Silver - ±90%
Copper - ±10%

Weight: ±41.3 grains (±27 grams)

Edge: Reeded

Mintmark: None (for Philadelphia) below DIME on the reverse
Images courtesy of Mid-American Rare Coin Galleries

Notes:
The finest Uncirculated "No Stars" example graded by PCGS is a single MS-67.

The finest Uncirculated "Small Date" example graded by PCGS is a single MS-66.

The finest Proof example graded by PCGS is a single PR-66.

Recent appearances:
NGC Proof 66. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson Collection, Part I", February 16, 18-20, 2001, Lot 1569, "No stars, large date", illustrated, sold for $20,700.00

PCGS MS-64. Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Lake Geneva Sale", June 28-29, 2001, Lot 254, "Small Date", illustrated, sold for $2,875.00

AU-55 Untoned. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "2000 Santa Clara" Sale, November 16-17, 2000, Lot 5229, not illustrated, sold for $506.00

About Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "The University of Notre Dame Sale", March 20-21, 2001, Lot 299, not plated, sold for $126.50

AU-50. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Long Beach Signature Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 5534, "No Stars, Questionable Toning", not illustrated, sold for $546.25

EF-45. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson Collection, Part I", February 16, 18-20, 2001, Lot 1570, "No stars, small date", not illustrated, sold for $443.00

Sources and/or recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, October 2003" by The Professional Coin Grading Service

 

[hollowpointred]

Re: Wow, Major Colonial & 1800s Finds Today

I'm not sure what that dime would grade since it has some tiny scratches from being buried, but it looks like it would be well worth it to have it graded in my opinion. at the very least you are probably looking at a couple of hundred dollars even if it grades at the low end. seems worth it to me. just a thought. also, is it just me or is there a die crack running from her left foot? looks like there might be!

 

[treasure_lady]

Re: Wow, Major Colonial & 1800s Finds Today

Amazing finds!! Congratulations! Banner!!


Marcia the treasure_lady now in Texas!

 

[Iron Patch]

Re: Wow, Major Colonial & 1800s Finds Today

I'm not sure what that dime would grade since it has some tiny scratches from being buried, but it looks like it would be well worth it to have it graded in my opinion. at the very least you are probably looking at a couple of hundred dollars even if it grades at the low end. seems worth it to me. just a thought. also, is it just me or is there a die crack running from her left foot? looks like there might be!

I wouldn't because it will probably be marked as cleaned. I'd let the coin stand on the eye appeal alone, pretty obvious it's a high grade.

 

[John (Ma)]

Re: Wow, Major Colonial & 1800s Finds Today

Outstanding finds!!!

 

[PBK]

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[halfdime]

Re: Wow, Major Colonial & 1800s Finds Today

That is a beautiful dime! I agree that the scratches, especially on the obverse, would diminish its grade and value, but it's still spectacular. In my backward way of thinking, a coin that's been rescued from decades in the ground is more of a treasure than one that's been sitting in a drawer all these years. And then there's the rest of the finds; what a day!

 

[bergie]

Re: Wow, Major Colonial & 1800s Finds Today

Thanks to everyone for all the helpful feedback. It's a 42 acre site, so there's lots to search, but of course lots of it away from the main house probably less worthwhile. You never know.

 

[xlt nh]

Re: Wow, Major Colonial & 1800s Finds Today

Great job! Can't wait to see what else you pull from the site...Congrats!!

HH, Hank 8)

 

[Michigan Fats]

Re: Wow, Major Colonial & 1800s Finds Today

good job bud
the 1837 is mighty fine.
excellent.
MF

 

[Finman]

Re: Wow, Major Colonial & 1800s Finds Today

Love the Reg. Button and that beautiful Seated Dime !!!!!!!!!!! WTG

HH Joe

 

[HomesteadHunter]

Re: Wow, Major Colonial & 1800s Finds Today

Your infantry button is simply amazing, by far the best find of the day. As for the dime, thats about as good as it gets for dug silver. You've got a hot site there, i'm sure a return visit will result in more beauties.

James.
HomesteadHunter.

 

[BomberJohn]

Re: Wow, Major Colonial & 1800s Finds Today

Just Awesome!! Banner!

 

[hogge]

Re: Wow, Major Colonial & 1800s Finds Today

Congrats Bergie. That is one heck of a day!

 

[fortbball9]

Re: Wow, Major Colonial & 1800s Finds Today

WOW that is a very nice button,Looks like a great day for digging.
Congrats on some awesome keepers

fortbball9

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Re: Wow, Major Colonial & 1800s Finds Today

Nice hunt, that seated is a beauty! HH, Mike

 

[EARTHWORKS]

Re: Wow, Major Colonial & 1800s Finds Today

Just wait "Bounty boy" when you sleep! And for your cohorts, Do I need the clean and photo the "classic" wheat Penny's I found yesterday?
I just didn't want to take anything from the original post.
Go ahead, taunt some more I will !! BANNER.
Please Mr. Treasure Net: We will never here the end of it!
Earthworks...

 

[Mr_Mojo_Risin]

Re: Wow, Major Colonial & 1800s Finds Today

Not a stinker in the bunch, Bergie..very cool!

 

[whitesPA]

Re: Wow, Major Colonial & 1800s Finds Today

you hit the jackpot. greta finds

 

[GoingDown]

Re: Wow, Major Colonial & 1800s Finds Today

Wow! What a day that was ... can't wait to do the rest of the side lawn ... the front. back, other side and the remaining 42 acres ... lets go!

GD