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    1838 matron!!

    hi all! i got a largie in great shape the other day at a tavern site. i didnt expect it the place has been hunted to death. copper#1 for the year. willy
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    Wow, that's a nice one , Congrats!
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    hey Willy that is a good lookin copper congrats on your first for the year . happydance02
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    Great find Willy!!!! That one is in awesome shape for sure <: <: <:
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    Hidy WW. That one is in fine shape WTG. Wish I could find one that good.
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    Sweet looking copper Willy,just goes to show ya never get it all. Hope you can get some more from there.

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    Very nice copper....still waiting for my ist this year.
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    Quote Originally Posted by aloldstuff View Post
    Very nice copper....still waiting for my ist this year.
    I'm at three.......but you are one up on silvers now

    That is one pretty girl you found there It's amazing how many old taverns there are....kinda like Forts in Westfield, MA...everyone claims to have one
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    Man, she held up nicely. Great find!

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    Willy....Sweet find That is a very nice condition copper you got there. What a way to start your copper collection for this year.
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    That is one great coin. Congrats

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    Wow!! Thats in great shape too!! thumbsup01
    I've only found one ever. So it's nice to see them through others thumbsup01
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    That's a pretty girl right there!
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    Re: 1838 matron!!

    nice goin Bill ,i need one of those this year, I'm still lookin at the depot for old stuff.1 hour at a time.
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