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midas
11-24-2012, 09:26 AM
An unusual find after digging clad and the occasional indian penny and barber dime on one of my hunts. Pretty well preserved after 200 years in the ground.

dalewestaby
11-24-2012, 09:31 AM
Ide say something that uniuque even beats a barber dime. Love it!

Thiltzy
11-24-2012, 11:11 AM
Gorgeous find :wow:
That is one coin on my bucket list that I would love to find :smitten:

dalewestaby
11-24-2012, 12:08 PM
I just did some research on the fugio cent. Its quite the valuable penny even in the worst condition, and yours is in great condition! :)

Fire Fighter 43
11-24-2012, 12:37 PM
:wow: Great find, WTG

milco
11-24-2012, 02:10 PM
:congrats: On an amazing find!!

del
11-24-2012, 05:23 PM
very nice example Midas |:cheering: |:cheering: great picture was able to i'd the front with no problem the reverse however was a bit more of a challenge. it looks to me like a Miller 13-R. variety , a scarcer type . congrats on a nice coin Midas

Dan

Tony Two-Cent
11-24-2012, 08:07 PM
Wow! Incredible find! |:confused:)

What a spectacular coin, Midas! :wow:

That would be the centerpiece of just about anyone's collection. :yes:

:congrats:

JTGOLD
11-24-2012, 09:46 PM
awsome find :omg: :wow: :congrats:,

swamp yankee
11-25-2012, 12:00 AM
Congrats on the NICE Fugio,and thanks for showing us the photos! Nice job and may you find some more of the real oldies like that.....

CODY
11-25-2012, 01:16 AM
:wow: :wow: and more :wow: :congrats:

OxShoeDrew
11-25-2012, 04:03 AM
That is in remarkable condition, congratulations |:cheering:

BobE
11-25-2012, 08:32 AM
Congratulations ! Thanks for sharing. It's always thrilling to detect a Fugio especially in the nice condition of yours.

aloldstuff
11-26-2012, 08:05 AM
:congrats: on a great find. Certainly one to be proud of.

rsarge1
11-26-2012, 08:59 AM
awesome wtg :perfect10:

leslie(nova scotia)
11-26-2012, 01:29 PM
From the land of the Bluenose.....awesome and in great shape. Not many of those coming out of the ground these days
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CTX Tom
11-26-2012, 09:09 PM
Unreal condition!I hope to dig up one of those someday.Grats on a great find!

HEAVYMETALNUT
11-27-2012, 09:08 AM
awesome! love diggin fugios and yours is in super condition! congrats!

jkress
11-28-2012, 09:51 PM
:smitten: :smitten: :smitten:

Absolutely beautiful John. :clapping: Such a great piece of history. :daydream: