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  1. 06-07-2010, 02:55 PM #1
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    old half dime

    This is sort of unbelievable. Had some time this afternoon and went to scout some areas that looked good on the aerials, but they were off-limits without permission.

    Decided to try to snag some bling on the way home along the soccer field of a modern park, but the field was in use. Volleyball courts were rock hard, so I just went to an out of the way corner to pass the time since it was such a nice day.

    First target was +53 @ 4 inches which is almost always a zincoln on the V3 -- I often don't dig 'em but they can also be silver earrings so I said what the heck. Couldn't believe it was an 1800 half dime. <: <: <: This park was developed not more than 20 or 30 years ago. Scratched it 'cause I thought there was no chance that it would be a worthwhile target I'm much more careful at old sites. Oh well, very costly mistake. Added a pic with the dirt on it case someone wants do believe I didn't dig it, 'cause I certainly don't. lol
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  2. 06-07-2010, 02:59 PM #2
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    Re: old half dime

    That is unreal. You must be walking on air! I know I would be. WOW!!!
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  3. 06-07-2010, 03:09 PM #3
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    Re: old half dime

    Sweet!!
    She's a real beauty!! In great shape too!
    To bad about the ding 8/ Oh well I'd take one with a ding in it
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    Re: old half dime

    Wow!!! Congrats! Very nice shape too!
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  5. 06-07-2010, 03:11 PM #5
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    Re: old half dime

    stretcher: wow Randy that is a stunner stretcher: beautiful old coin mega congrats thumbsup01 thumbsup01 thumbsup01 thumbsup01
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  6. 06-07-2010, 04:00 PM #6
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    Re: old half dime

    WOW !!! What a Find !! It just goes to show almost anything can show up anywhere with the way dirt gets moved around .Great coin !! thumbsup01 thumbsup01
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  7. 06-07-2010, 04:06 PM #7
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    Re: old half dime

    Amazing find, way to go
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  8. 06-07-2010, 04:27 PM #8
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    Re: old half dime

    Just when you least expect it something <: amazing comes out of the ground. That is one super duper find, big CONGRATS to you!!
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  9. 06-07-2010, 05:52 PM #9
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    Re: old half dime

    I can only imagine how sick you must feel for scratching that one... WOW, that is a beautiful coin!!!
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  10. 06-07-2010, 05:54 PM #10
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    Re: old half dime

    Oh man!! She is a beauty! Come on, admit it, you did a few of these Sweet coin! On the E-Trac similarly small coins come in between 39 and 41. I always dig those signals because you just never know. Congrats!
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  11. 06-07-2010, 08:03 PM #11
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    Re: old half dime

    OK I'm done crying now. Now it's time for and I'll close with a little ... rofl Super nice Half Dime Randy. I bet you will never scratch a zincoln again lol
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  12. 06-07-2010, 08:11 PM #12
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    Re: old half dime

    damn and i was pouting for breaking my large crotal bell yesterday.
    now that's one SUPER SWEET coin!
    CONGRATULATIONS! don't get much better than that!
    that coins gotta be worth well over $1000 in that shape!
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    Re: old half dime

    Randy, you just paid for your V3. Fabulous find!!!!! Email the story to White's. Free accessory coupon, if they use the story. and of course they will. You just never know when you will hit the jackpot find, like you did.
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  14. 06-09-2010, 12:20 AM #14
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    Re: old half dime

    Dude, that is an amazing coin..on my wish list. CONGRATULATIONS! It seems coins that are light in weight dont sink so fast. SUPER SUPER FIND!
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  15. 06-09-2010, 07:31 AM #15
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    Re: old half dime

    Beautiful find Randy! You just never know what your going to find in some places. Congratulations on a very nice coin.

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  16. 06-09-2010, 09:45 AM #16
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    Re: old half dime

    All I can say is .... WOW!
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    Re: old half dime

    Very nice coin. It may have been brought in with fill dirt
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    Re: old half dime

    Outstanding find. sorry about the ding. WOLF
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  19. 06-11-2010, 10:13 PM #19
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    Re: old half dime

    That's a fabulous find, big congrats! You just never know where or when!
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  20. 06-12-2010, 10:53 PM #20
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    Re: old half dime

    Holy cow... that thing starts at $350 low end... That's as good as a gold coin practically!!
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