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  1. 06-16-2011, 07:54 PM #1
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    my oldest U.S. dated coin and a first

    Hey all. this is my oldest U.S. coin with a clear date. 1798 draped bust. I also dug a first for me, a 1/4 Skilling ( a swedish coin) 1802

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  2. 06-16-2011, 07:59 PM #2
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    Re: my oldest U.S. dated coin and a first

    great looking penny Dan , anytime you can read a full date on a coin thats more than 200 + years old ...
    its a good thing , its good to see you getting out again too . congrats

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    Re: my oldest U.S. dated coin and a first

    Very nice!!
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    Wow, that is one sweet coin Congrats!
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    Wow... two incredible finds. |)
    I can't even imagine finding a coin around my grounds from the 1700's.
    Love the Swedish coin too.
    Congrats.
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    Two beauties Dan thumbsup01 thumbsup01 Congrats
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    Love those 1700 coppers....congratulations Dan.
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    Excellent coins, I'm still looking for a draped bust. Congrats
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    Those are two great old coins, congrats!
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    Congrats on a beauty of a large cent. Happy Hunting!!
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    Awsome finds! Congrats!
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    Two nice coins Never found one of those 1/4 Skillings. Nice to see the 1700's cracked once in a while thumbsup01
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    Re: my oldest U.S. dated coin and a first

    Whoa!! I can't even imagine finding a coin from the 1700's!
    If I ever find one.... ... I might keel over right there from shock !! lol
    A buddy of mine found a 1 Skilling last year. Your 1/4 Skilling is in waaay better shape than his.
    Two very cool finds!
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    Nice old LC Dan, thats a cool old Swedish coin too!
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    sssuuuweeeeeettttt. semper fi
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