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z118
11-05-2017, 09:07 PM
I haven't been on in a while, but wanted to share a couple of finds my dad and I have made lately. The first is his, the second is mine. I think both are pretty amazing!

Cheers!

Full Metal Digger
11-05-2017, 09:08 PM
Nice!!!!!

Digger_O'Dell
11-05-2017, 09:18 PM
Never found a silver dollar yet, nice score! Very unusual use of a clad half, but a cool find.

Full Metal Digger
11-06-2017, 12:40 PM
Very unusual use of a clad half, but a cool find.
Not clad, that's a 40% silver half! Also, I just noticed the maker's mark inside. It looks like DOTSON 1966?

Digger_O'Dell
11-06-2017, 06:55 PM
Ah yes, forgot about the reduced silver mintage. Any info on the maker of the piece? Could be some lost artists piece maybe?

Bucknut
11-07-2017, 07:18 AM
Wow those are really cool!

z118
11-07-2017, 07:55 AM
Thanks for the replies! The half is stamped with "(c) Alvin Hutson 1966." It looks like he made quite a few of these as they can be found on Ebay, Etsy, etc. Definitely not an everyday find though!

lee
11-07-2017, 09:19 AM
nice push up coin , i found one a few years ago and was over the moon with it.
here is a link.
http://www.americandetectorist.com/forum/showthread.php?13272-coolest-thing-ive-ever-found&highlight=push+coin

wisconsin digger
11-07-2017, 09:30 AM
That's a couple of rare finds. I would like to see the process used to raise that face on the JFK. Really unique find. Thx for posting WD

OxShoeDrew
11-07-2017, 05:31 PM
Yeah, I'd also like to see how they do that! Another thing to add to my wish list, thanks! :lol:
Congrats!!!

Ill Digger
11-07-2017, 10:38 PM
Another thing to add to my wish list, thanks!

:rofl: No kidding Drew!

Those push up coins are cool! A few years ago while hunting with Mike, (Silverstar), he found a pushup Barber dime silver ring! That was cool too! But this big coin has much more detail. Very cool! :cool:
But not as cool as a Peace dollar!! :shocked04:
Other than a gold coin, a silver dollar is one still on the MOST WANTED list.
Congrats to ya both! :grin:

Really good to see a post from ya Z! :yes:

Cheap Thrills
11-09-2017, 11:03 PM
Welcome back , those are two truly amazing finds .

aloldstuff
11-10-2017, 11:18 AM
Two finds that you don't see posted.....huge congrats.

Tony Two-Cent
12-06-2017, 09:42 AM
I'm not sure how I missed this post. Both of those finds are incredible! I love the Kennedy half. It is a very unusual find. So cool!

And a Peace Dollar! WOW! That is a spectacular find! What kind of site was it found at? I am still looking for my first silver dollar.

:congrats:

del
12-07-2017, 04:09 PM
I'm glad to see you and your dad are still getting out , Both of these are great finds ! :notworthy: