A buddy of mine invited me out yesterday to an 1800's house he got permission to do.
Found my first spanish silver. A 1782 reale (I think it's a 1/2 reale..it's a little smaller than a dime). Felt great to finally find something so nice.
Also dug my best condition LC. And a couple of buttons and buckles.
HH
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The large cent definitely held up very well, and it should clean up nicely too. The old Spanish silver is pure gravy.Excellent finds!
Thanks! It still has the dirt on it cause I'm afraid to touch it. Bet I could get it to clean up a little better but how? Just soap and water and/or a touch of vaseline?
White's MXT/ Ace 250 / BH 1100..Started MDing in 2008...So Far 19 IH's, 1843 half dime, 2 1908 V nickels, 1803 large copper, 1700's King George II Half Penny and much more goodies
Beautiful coins. What a great hunt!
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Very Nice. I would be like you, pretty much afraid that I would mess it up big time. I would do some asking around. I'm sure some of the guys and girls here that have been doing it for many years will give you some good advice. Super find and that goes for both coins.
Oldest Coin: 1846 LC
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What a dream hunt !
The LC is a great find by itself...but the old Spanish silver is a....a...a dream find!
Great hunt & finds!
Congrats
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Oldest U.S. coin: 1814 Capped Bust Dime
I would leave it as is for now, at least until you have a good idea as to what method would work best. Just my humble opinion, but I would suggest that no water or heated peroxide be used. Instead try a coin conditioner, such as Blue Ribbon Coin Conditioner or Coin Care. Gently swabbing a moistened Q-Tip over the coin, doing so several times and with a fresh Q-Tip each time, will remove most if not all of the soil on the coin.Originally Posted by agbkyle link=topic=6681.msg78153#msg78153 date=1312850343
that LC looks good enough just to use a dry soft toothbrush on to get the dirt off,then give a thin film of vaseline.congrats on a fantastic hunt!
2008-14 coppers
2009-32 coppers
2010-34 coppers 2-GW buttons
2011- 80 & 3/4 coppers 1-GW button
2012- 92 coppers/large cents 1-GW button
2013- 57 1/4 coppers 6- GW Buttons
2014- 69 coppers 1-GW button
2015- 20 1/4 coppers
2016-44 coppers 1-GW button
2017-19 & 1/2 coppers
2018-19 coppers 1-GW
2019-5 coppers
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Congrats on a great looking piece of spanish silver and cool large cent!! Nice buttons and Buckle!! Happy Hunting!!
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1787 N J Copper, 1787 Ct Copper
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What a nice combination of silver and copper
Finding relics is in my blood
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very nice looking coins,great hunt.
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wow ! See here in Idaho we dont have that kind of history. Excellent finds man and congrats !
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Excellent hunting. Great looking LC and that 1/2 reale is good looking to. Nice buckle and buttons. Congrats
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TOTAL 100 YEAR OLD COINS - -280
2020:
Silver: 11
Oldest U.S. Copper - 1795 Liberty Cap
Oldest U.S. Silver - 1829 Capped Bust Dime extra large 10C
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Amazing finds, a combination of copper and silver of that age is just fantastic!
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Oldest silver: 1853 Half-dime & 1876S Seated Quarter / Oldest coin: 1849 US Large Cent / 1854 Upper Canada One Penny Bank Token
2014 Goals: 20 Silver, 5 Large Coppers, 1 Gold Coin (not anticipating being able to detect much this year; NEW BABY HERE!!)
So Far: (0) Silver; (2) KG, LC 1807; (2) IH; (3) Buff
2013 Total: 36 Silver; 5LC (including 1 FUGIO)
2012 Total:101 Silver; 11 LC
AWESOME !!!
I bet you are still dancing around about those
Nice buckles and buttons too
Oldest silver-- 1838o seated dime (no stars)
Oldest copper-- 1820 LC
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Wow... two incredible finds. Especially the much coveted Spanish silver.
I bet it was nice seeing that beauty come to the light of day.
Nicely done sir. |)
From the land of the Bluenose....great pair of oldies. That Spanish is outstanding! <
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