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    1883 Seated Dime!

    Got out Sunday with several friends for some colonial cellar hole digging. It was a fun day but I didn't get my coil over anything earlier than the mid to late 1800's except for one little flat button. The find of the day for me was unexpected. I found a beautiful 1883 Seated Liberty Dime next to a well and cistern. Name:  62218789_10214162819888081_6476097644782419968_n.jpg
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Size:  132.8 KB This is only the fourth Seated I have found in 23 years. I love these little coins. Happy Hunting!
    Last edited by del; 06-13-2019 at 04:47 AM.
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    I think they stopped making Half Dimes in 1873, so yours must be a dime?

    Either way it's a wonderful find, and it's in great shape!

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    Awesome seated! I don't think I have ever seen an 1883.
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    Congrats on the silver and to see Dave's slump continue in person

    Quote Originally Posted by Tony Two-Cent View Post
    I think they stopped making Half Dimes in 1873, so yours must be a dime?

    Either way it's a wonderful find, and it's in great shape!

    Yeah what he said !!
    "Honesty is an expensive gift ,
    so don't expect it from cheap people"

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    [QUOTE=del;228253]Congrats on the silver and to see Dave's slump continue in person

    Thanks Danny! Not only did I see the slump continue for another week but, to add insult to injury, he dug up a CLAD spill at the cellar hole!


    Quote Originally Posted by Tony Two-Cent View Post
    I think they stopped making Half Dimes in 1873, so yours must be a dime?

    Either way it's a wonderful find, and it's in great shape!

    Yeah, it's a Dime. I don't know why I had Half Dime on my brain. I can't edit the post now. Thanks!
    Last edited by Donnie B; 06-12-2019 at 03:38 PM.
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    Dime , half dime, doesn't matter, Great find either way!
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    Nice bit of silver there Donnie.
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    Congrats that's a sweet find !

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    A clad spill at a cellar?? Holy smokes!! I feel for him. That could be a thread unto itself. I remember my two partners finding coppers near a cellar...then I got a good signal 10 feet from the lip...it was a memorial penny at 5 inches. I almost cried
    That's a good looking silver, Donnie! The woods in New England are beautiful! Congrats!
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    Pretty cellar hole. Always good to be out on the hunt. Nice silver too.

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    Really nice looking seated, congrats on a well deserved find!
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    Nice going Donnie!
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    Congrats, that is in awesome condition


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    Aka that’s a nice one
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    Nice coin.
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    That is a beautiful seated dime! Still on my bucket list.... Congrats!!
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