PDA

View Full Version : capped bust dime



del
08-30-2014, 10:51 AM
HEAVYMETALNUT (Dave) & Thiltzy (Todd_ hosted Issac and I at one of their areas for some relic hunting . I had a great feeling about this spot and knew there was going to be some very good finds found. I fist met Isaac and his Father (David) at the meeting place and prepared them for a day of long hikes. Both are good people and I give a huge amount of credit to David who came out and stayed with Isaac all day (what a great Dad!!)

We set out to find a "new site" and wandered the forest for a bit :lol: until we found it . it was a nice looking area but not a lot of targets left , I think i picked up a .30 caliber pistol round ball. Later at the next site is where i get the 1814 classic large cent at almost 8 inches (its in rough shape) .
http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr228/del1786/2014%20finds/1814classicpost_zps90cf1b54.jpg (http://s486.photobucket.com/user/del1786/media/2014%20finds/1814classicpost_zps90cf1b54.jpg.html)

I yell to Dave "classic head" then i take one step over and the dfx is saying another coin. after about 5 inches i see the small silver disk covered in dirt , I 'm thinking spanish silver as i try to get a better look .
http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr228/del1786/2014%20finds/1825cappedbustdimereversepost_zps1b3a4486.jpg (http://s486.photobucket.com/user/del1786/media/2014%20finds/1825cappedbustdimereversepost_zps1b3a4486.jpg.html )
"Capped bust dime " :shocked02::shocked03::happy::bananadance:I yelled out to everyone .

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr228/del1786/2014%20finds/1825cappedbustdime1post_zps723c9b5f.jpg (http://s486.photobucket.com/user/del1786/media/2014%20finds/1825cappedbustdime1post_zps723c9b5f.jpg.html)

Later at this site I picked up a few smaller buttons one was another convex cuff sized eagle artillery but like the other one i found at this site its in rough shape as well. We stopped at a couple other sites where i picked some small tombac buttons then at the last site i finally found my large one-piece eagle button . this one looks to be in pretty nice shape too.

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr228/del1786/2014%20finds/eagleartilerybuttonbackpost_zps5f0b2968.jpg (http://s486.photobucket.com/user/del1786/media/2014%20finds/eagleartilerybuttonbackpost_zps5f0b2968.jpg.html)

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr228/del1786/2014%20finds/eagleartilerybuttonpost_zps006b0326.jpg (http://s486.photobucket.com/user/del1786/media/2014%20finds/eagleartilerybuttonpost_zps006b0326.jpg.html)

the Dime cleaned up
http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr228/del1786/2014%20finds/1825cappedbustdimecleaned2post_zpsedc1979a.jpg (http://s486.photobucket.com/user/del1786/media/2014%20finds/1825cappedbustdimecleaned2post_zpsedc1979a.jpg.htm l)

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr228/del1786/2014%20finds/1825cappedbustdimecleanedreversepostthis_zps213849 1c.jpg (http://s486.photobucket.com/user/del1786/media/2014%20finds/1825cappedbustdimecleanedreversepostthis_zps213849 1c.jpg.html)

and the button and dime together

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr228/del1786/2014%20finds/eaglebuttonanddimepost_zps1ad2dde6.jpg (http://s486.photobucket.com/user/del1786/media/2014%20finds/eaglebuttonanddimepost_zps1ad2dde6.jpg.html)

I can't thank Dave and Todd enough for stepping up and letting Isaac and I come down and join them on this hunt :notworthy::notworthy::clapping:.

Dan

HEAVYMETALNUT
08-30-2014, 11:29 AM
you are more than welcome to hunt with us anytime Dan.always look forward to hunting along side you.after all ..you are my mentor.I knew that eagle button was gonna be decent.the best lookin one of all these types that have been dug yet.great early American silver as well.killer hunt had by all! was a very enjoyable day.I still say Issac showed us all up.he hadda rub in that Todd & I missed that shoe buckle.that made me chuckle.nice elbow to the rib cage Issac :poke:

pulltabsteve
08-30-2014, 12:31 PM
Super digs Dan!!!!! That CB Dime looks like a newly minted drop :thumbsup02: Love the button!

del
08-30-2014, 02:22 PM
I knew that eagle button was gonna be decent.the best lookin one of all these types that have been dug yet.great early American silver as well.

Thank you :)


Super digs Dan!!!!! That CB Dime looks like a newly minted drop :thumbsup02: Love the button!

Steve , the coin has some wear to it but I'm not complaining about the "ol gal's" looks one bit :smitten:

Bell-Two
08-30-2014, 02:29 PM
Wow what a gorgeous dime Dan and that Classic Head copper is great!

MangoAve
08-30-2014, 06:06 PM
Steve , the coin has some wear to it but I'm not complaining about the "ol gal's" looks one bit :smitten:

Yeah, I thought it was pretty darn good the first quick time seeing the pic before coming to post. I see the worn edge but the rest of it including the stars on the same side look great. At least u walk away saying it's a great find. Some would say a find like that is an off day. :rolleyes:
Do u need me to say it's a great find? I know sometimes u encourage me. Just a return gesture

del
08-30-2014, 06:40 PM
At least u wall away saying it's a great find. Some would say a find like that is an off day. :rolleyes:
Do u need me to say it's a great find? I know sometimes u encourage me. Just a return gesture

Jim , (to me anyways) a find like this makes a good hunt into a great one :yes:. thanks

HEAVYMETALNUT
08-30-2014, 06:56 PM
she's a beauty! be grateful it didn't look like my only capped bust dime

del
08-30-2014, 07:06 PM
Dave , I still would of been just as happy with it if it had no detail at all , its still silver , beside then i could of taken my black magic marker and drawn a "draped bust" on it and did some gloating to you all.:lolsign:



"look, a Draped bust dime everyone!!"

Thiltzy
08-30-2014, 07:15 PM
Your intuition was right Dan! Was a fun day with great friends I am very happy that everyone had some quality finds. Love the Capped dime and seems like your eagle buttons held up better than last hunt.:thumbsup02:

Isaac
08-30-2014, 07:32 PM
Just wonderful finds Dan, what an amazing pocket spill. And that artillery button two feet from me at the last site :shocked05:What a great day!!! Hope you get that draped bust silver soon :lol: Thank you so much

del
08-30-2014, 07:45 PM
Wow what a gorgeous dime Dan and that Classic Head copper is great!

Thanks Tony , enjoying yourself with friends is whats all about.


Your intuition was right Dan! Was a fun day with great friends I am very happy that everyone had some quality finds. Love the Capped dime and seems like your eagle buttons held up better than last hunt.:thumbsup02:

Todd , I know you think you had the least productive day , you still had a great day and i'm dying to see your early U.S. general service button :smitten:. Besides Dave and I know whats in store , you'll come out :detecting:taking no prisoners next time out :lol::yes:



Just wonderful finds Dan, what an amazing pocket spill. And that artillery button two feet from me at the last site :shocked05:What a great day!!! Hope you get that draped bust silver soon :lol: Thank you so much

Isaac your welcome , just remember ...

when your finding decent items in an area just slow down . looking to see those buttons and other relics all cleaned up .

Trooper Bri
08-30-2014, 09:18 PM
The dime that survived time. And nicely at that. Congrats Dan, she's a beauty!

Thiltzy
08-30-2014, 10:05 PM
Todd , I know you think you had the least productive day , you still had a great day and i'm dying to see your early U.S. general service button :smitten:. Besides Dave and I know whats in store , you'll come out :detecting:taking no prisoners next time out :lol::yes: I will post the buttons soon Dan, obviously I couldn't do it today due to prior commitments. Btw Dan, one of my buttons turned out to be an early Engineer corps button but it's in ruff shape even though it still has gold gilt on it. It came out of the "military button pen"

giant056
08-30-2014, 10:45 PM
Awesome finds you got there Del :thumbsup02:
............. :congrats:

giant056
08-31-2014, 05:58 AM
I just had to come back for a double take on the old capped dime, that is a beautiful coin. :grin:

................................................ :congrats:

CTX Tom
08-31-2014, 07:18 AM
Great dime Dan!

Jyes
08-31-2014, 08:25 AM
Nice Capped Bust dime, I only ever found two CB dimes, and both found lying side by side on top of a tilled field! 1820 & 1825, very decent shape to boot. Still looking for a early year Capped Bust Quarter. Wait, any year Capped Bust Quarter would do........

Don

The Rebel
08-31-2014, 09:06 AM
Awesome finds Dan! You guys had a great day to be out. That CB is just awesome!

fsa46
08-31-2014, 09:27 AM
Congratulations on some fine looking finds Dan, especially the silver dime. :smitten:

del
08-31-2014, 12:09 PM
The dime that survived time. And nicely at that. Congrats Dan, she's a beauty!

Brian you just found your fist silver coin but I'll tell you what , it never gets old . thanks


I will post the buttons soon Dan, obviously I couldn't do it today due to prior commitments. Btw Dan, one of my buttons turned out to be an early Engineer corps button but it's in ruff shape even though it still has gold gilt on it. It came out of the "military button pen"

Hey Todd , I understand completely ...
hope both buttons show a lot of detail


I just had to come back for a double take on the old capped dime, that is a beautiful coin. :grin:

................................................ :congrats:

thanks you very much Larry , I'm surprised you midwest guys don't find a few more of these coins around.


Great dime Dan!

Thanks Tom


Nice Capped Bust dime, I only ever found two CB dimes, and both found lying side by side on top of a tilled field! 1820 & 1825, very decent shape to boot. Still looking for a early year Capped Bust Quarter. Wait, any year Capped Bust Quarter would do........

Don

Yeah a C.B. quarter or half would be an unbelievable day Don , thanks


Awesome finds Dan! You guys had a great day to be out. That CB is just awesome!

Roger , the company and the weather were only matched by the quality of finds that day . thanks

Restoring Your Finds
08-31-2014, 03:18 PM
Absolutely beautiful !! :shocked04:

Digger Don
08-31-2014, 09:27 PM
That is an absolute beauty of a coin. Almost two hundred years old and it still looks new. Wow, what a find.
Congrats Big Time

del
09-01-2014, 12:55 AM
Absolutely beautiful !! :shocked04:

thanks Taltahull , I've been very fortunate to find some nice examples of early silver


That is an absolute beauty of a coin. Almost two hundred years old and it still looks new. Wow, what a find.
Congrats Big Time

Don , I've been waiting for you or Al to find one . you two have been doing so well this year. Thanks

Tony Two-Cent
09-01-2014, 07:24 AM
Several really nice finds there, Dan, but that Capped Bust Dime is INCREDIBLE! :smitten:

Such a beautiful early US silver coin. It's in spectacular condition! :loveit:

Congrats on the fantastic hunt! :notworthy:

BTV Digger
09-01-2014, 07:51 PM
Fantastic Dan. Would make my summer if I found a capped bust dime. Have to settle for the 2 in my coin collection for now, and they're not as nice looking as the one you found. Thanks for sharing.

John

Ill Digger
09-01-2014, 09:09 PM
The beat up copper would've made my day! But that Capped bust dime is the show stealer!! :drool::shocked05:
Holy cow Dan! I would still be shaking after finding that coin!
She's a beauty!
Congrats on that baby! :grin:

And Dave.... you think your one and only is worn?
Here's mine.
http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx310/IllDigger/18x4cappedbustdimefront_zps7d1f3ed4.jpg (http://s766.photobucket.com/user/IllDigger/media/18x4cappedbustdimefront_zps7d1f3ed4.jpg.html)
http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx310/IllDigger/18x4cappedbustdimereverse_zps27b4ccd0.jpg (http://s766.photobucket.com/user/IllDigger/media/18x4cappedbustdimereverse_zps27b4ccd0.jpg.html)

aloldstuff
09-02-2014, 02:22 PM
Dan, just got back onto the forum and of course I had to read this post. Great finds, love that CB dime......:thumbsup02:

Robbie
09-02-2014, 03:03 PM
Just amazing detail on your CB dime

OxShoeDrew
09-02-2014, 03:20 PM
HOLY COW, that dime is unreal! ...and look at all the others on AD who have found them. Someday :daydream:

Lodge Scent
09-02-2014, 04:35 PM
Way to go Dan. Awesome dime :wow:. That button is sharp too ! :thumbsup02:

wisconsin digger
09-08-2014, 04:50 PM
Can only say WOW on finds like that. Outstanding. WD

tanacat
09-29-2014, 09:13 PM
Love the dime Dan! :clapping: A bit late on this but just had to let ya know I saw it!!! woooo hoooooo :happydance02:

GKman
09-30-2014, 06:02 AM
Great find Del! The early American silver is elusive....

del
09-30-2014, 06:37 AM
Several really nice finds there, Dan, but that Capped Bust Dime is INCREDIBLE! :smitten:

Such a beautiful early US silver coin. It's in spectacular condition! :loveit:Congrats on the fantastic hunt! :notworthy:

Thanks Tony


Fantastic Dan. Would make my summer if I found a capped bust dime. Have to settle for the 2 in my coin collection for now, and they're not as nice looking as the one you found. Thanks for sharing.

John

I appreciate that John , Thanks


The beat up copper would've made my day! But that
Capped bust dime is the show stealer!! :drool::shocked05:
Holy cow Dan! I would still be shaking after finding that coin!
She's a beauty!
Congrats on that baby! :grin:

And Dave.... you think your one and only is worn?
Here's mine.
http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx310/IllDigger/18x4cappedbustdimefront_zps7d1f3ed4.jpg (http://s766.photobucket.com/user/IllDigger/media/18x4cappedbustdimefront_zps7d1f3ed4.jpg.html)
http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx310/IllDigger/18x4cappedbustdimereverse_zps27b4ccd0.jpg (http://s766.photobucket.com/user/IllDigger/media/18x4cappedbustdimereverse_zps27b4ccd0.jpg.html)

Tim , it would still be a special dime no matter the shape. Thanks

del
09-30-2014, 06:39 AM
Dan, just got back onto the forum and of course I had to read this post. Great finds, love that CB dime......:thumbsup02:

Thanks you Al


Just amazing detail on your CB dime

hope you get a chance to find one Robbie , Thanks


HOLY COW, that dime is unreal! ...and look at all the others on AD who have found them. Someday :daydream:

Drew only a matter of time before you get one , Thanks you

Way to go Dan. Awesome dime :wow:. That button is sharp too ! :thumbsup02:

Thanks Jeff , I'm looking to a quarter next . any pointers ??

del
09-30-2014, 06:42 AM
Can only say WOW on finds like that. Outstanding. WD

Thanks WD


Love the dime Dan! :clapping: A bit late on this but just had to let ya know I saw it!!! woooo hoooooo :happydance02:

Better late then never Tana , thanks


Great find Del! The early American silver is elusive....

unfortunately a lot more elusive then the reales Gary , thanks

CTTodd
10-01-2014, 08:22 PM
Sweet Dime with friends. Great day out.