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    1788 Conn 1910 Barber Half

    Got out with Heavymetalnut last week,got permission to hunt around 600 acres of colonial fields,did real good found this 1788 conn right on top of the ground and this 1910 barber half.
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    Wow!

    Two great coins, Gary! That 1788 Connecticut copper still has some great detail! Terrific find!

    The Barber Half is a fantastic find too! I've yet to find a Barber Half. Some day!

    Congrats on the successful hunt! I can't wait to see what else you find on those 600 acres!
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    Re: 1788 Conn 1910 Barber Half

    Great finds. Love the Barber! My favorite coin! Would give just about anything to find a Barber Half. Congrats!
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    Re: 1788 Conn 1910 Barber Half

    WOW!! Those are two fantastic finds, WTG |


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    Re: 1788 Conn 1910 Barber Half

    Some great finds you got there. I have yet to dig a colonial copper, but as the saying goes, someday. Congrats on those two finds and looking forward to your future finds from that 600 acres
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    Re: 1788 Conn 1910 Barber Half

    great coins Gary |) has anyone else confirmed it being a Miller 2-D. variety ??
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    Thats a sweet copper you scored there, that Half dollar is sweet too. Congrats on a great hunt. Happy Hunting!!
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    Re: 1788 Conn 1910 Barber Half

    Quote Originally Posted by del link=topic=10121.msg112536#msg112536 date=1338000691
    great coins Gary |) has anyone else confirmed it being a Miller 2-D. variety ??
    Yes on tnet,i looked it up it lists it as being counterfeit. http://www.coins.nd.edu/ColCoin/ColC...-Copper88.html

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    Re: 1788 Conn 1910 Barber Half

    Quote Originally Posted by foundation hunter link=topic=10121.msg112579#msg112579 date=1338028429
    Yes on tnet,i looked it up it lists it as being counterfeit. http://www.coins.nd.edu/ColCoin/ColC...-Copper88.html
    its a legit Connecticut copper Gary , it just shares the same reverse as one of the Machin Mills die reverses is all . this makes it a very unique variety to have . congrats again .

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    it's a beauty! i was right near that one >:{ you posted in relic hunters why is this thread moved?
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    Woweee!! That copper is SWEEEET! I'd be <: Congrats on the site and finds.
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    Re: 1788 Conn 1910 Barber Half

    Sweet finds! Staying tuned for what else lies beneath the ground on those 600 acres!
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    Wow... two awesome keepers.
    Gotta go with the 1788 as my favorite... she's a beauty.
    Congrats Gary.

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