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  1. 06-24-2011, 09:48 PM #1
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    1865 2 Center

    Was hunting with Dave today and having another one of those days where I was struggling to find good signals.
    Dave was obviously doing very well in the section he was hunting, but I just couldn't get the ball rolling. So off I went roaming a big open
    area that seemed like it should hold some keepers.

    I heard a deep broken signal that caught my attention. Circled the target for a little bit trying to get a better reading. It was repeatable and deep so I decided to go after it. After removing several scoops with my digger, the pinpointer finally identified something dead center in the hole.
    Turned out to be my first 2 cent coin. It is in extremely nice shape with lots of detail.





    I am really happy with this one.

    Also found some wheats and a ring stamped 14k GF & Sterling.

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    Re: 1865 2 Center

    WOW That one is just like the one Del found a while ago. Yours may even be better than his (If that is even possible). What a great coin Love the color and the detail is stunning |) |) It may even be a proof coin!!
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  3. 06-24-2011, 10:03 PM #3
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    Re: 1865 2 Center

    That looks like right off the mint!!!

    OMG... that is my dream coin. Congratulations Joe! An incredible find!!!
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  4. 06-24-2011, 10:24 PM #4
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    Re: 1865 2 Center

    That 2 center is in awesome shape, congrats on it and your first.
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  5. 06-24-2011, 10:27 PM #5
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    Re: 1865 2 Center

    Congrats on an awesome looking 2 center. Nice green coloring.
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    Re: 1865 2 Center

    Big congrats on a stunning find! That one is just awesome! The 2 cent pieces are just neat coins if you ask me. Good luck next time back at that field roaming around!
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    Re: 1865 2 Center

    That looks like you minted it last night in your basement. rofl rofl rofl
    Congrats on a BEAUTY!! Nicest 2 center I have seen in a while. Happy Hunting!!
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  8. 06-24-2011, 11:38 PM #8
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    Re: 1865 2 Center

    That is one very beautiful 2-Cent piece, Joe! I love the toning on it. Clearly you have some fine soil at that location.
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  9. 06-24-2011, 11:54 PM #9
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    Re: 1865 2 Center

    Excellent find!!!! happydance02 <:
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  10. 06-25-2011, 03:05 AM #10
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    Re: 1865 2 Center

    wow Joe , thats even nicer that i thought , what a coin , we are definetly going back to that place thumbsup01
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    Re: 1865 2 Center

    That coin is in awesome condition, congratulations on a great find.

    I sure wish they came out of the ground looking like that here in Connecticut. :-\
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  12. 06-25-2011, 06:47 AM #12
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    Re: 1865 2 Center

    Excellent looking coin, awesome. Congrats
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    Re: 1865 2 Center

    You don't see them come out of the ground like this to often. Very nice coin.
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    Re: 1865 2 Center

    Holy cow that is in great shape! Congrats. It's my dream find too. I will not rest until I find one
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    Re: 1865 2 Center

    i want one of those
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  16. 06-26-2011, 12:05 AM #16
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    Re: 1865 2 Center

    Thanks for the comments folks. I am still pretty excited. After pulling it from the hole I gave a little rub and saw the '2 Cents'. Immediately assumed I found an old foreign coin. Rubbed just a little more and noticed 'States'. That's when it hit me. <:
    Looked over at Dave who was about 50 meters away and threw my arms up in victory. That's when I noticed he was doing even more celebrating over there. He was waving me over so I filled the hole and went over. He met me about half way and asked what I found. Showed him and he congratulated me and said you have to see what I just found... Morgan silver dollar!! <:

    Quote Originally Posted by Epi-hunter link=topic=6253.msg73386#msg73386 date=1308970994
    OMG... that is my dream coin. Congratulations Joe! An incredible find!!!
    I didn't even have it on my wish list. Figured they were pretty rare around here.

    Quote Originally Posted by MassDirtFisher link=topic=6253.msg73406#msg73406 date=1308973907
    That looks like you minted it last night in your basement. rofl rofl rofl
    lol How did you know that. Stay tuned in because I will be finding a Draped Bust silver dollar and a Half Cent in the next couple of weeks.
    I planned on finding a Morgan dollar tomorrow, but I gave that one to a buddy to find the other day. lol

    Quote Originally Posted by angellionel link=topic=6253.msg73415#msg73415 date=1308976737
    Clearly you have some fine soil at that location.
    A big part of where I was digging was rich black soil. The kind that falls apart easily when squeezed.
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  17. 06-26-2011, 05:44 AM #17
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    Re: 1865 2 Center

    wow!! very nice. willy
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  18. 06-26-2011, 07:37 AM #18
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    Re: 1865 2 Center

    That is truly a gorgeous coin! Holy cow! Such incredible detail and beautiful green color!

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  19. 06-26-2011, 08:01 AM #19
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    Re: 1865 2 Center

    thumbsup01 Great looking coin!!! congrats.
    Happy hunting!!
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  20. 06-26-2011, 08:08 PM #20
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    Re: 1865 2 Center

    wow Joe that 2-center is a stunner , you couldn't ask for a better one from the ground . i wish all the non-silver coins were made of bronze like them 2 cent coins . huge congrats on your first one .
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