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    I never dreamed I would find a Fugio Cent...............

    This past Sunday, Dan and I hit the woods for some good old colonial relic hunting. Little did I know that I would walk out of those woods with the best coin I have ever dug. It was one of those days that you will remember forever. We hit four holes in total and didn't have a lot to show for our efforts until we got to the third cellar hole. That's when it happened. I got a deep tone next to a tree and my detector locked on to a target that sounded faint but sweet.

    I dug down about 8 inches and the target was still in the side of the hole. That was discouraging because usually if the object is in the side it's iron. I dug carefully behind the target and popped it loose. It was a coin. What kind of coin? I rubbed it. Does that say Mind your Business? I dug my very first Fugio Cent!!! Thank you Dan. Thank you so much! Name:  15267561_10207813102949126_2927639709405161683_n.jpg
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    Donnie it took us a while but we found a spot that held a few keepers for us , congrats on your very nice coin .

    Not is it just a fugio but Donnie did a very nice job on cleaning it delicately and as it turned out to be a very scarce variety (Newman 16-H) with less than 50 nice known examples around in collections.

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    Huge congrats on that Fugio! That's been one of my favorite coin styles, and top of my bucket list though I'll never see one in my part of the country.
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    You walked out of there with some very nice finds of your own. That shoe buckle and those buttons were beautiful. Thanks for taking a picture of my big old grin holding my find. I think I'm still grinning!
    Quote Originally Posted by del View Post
    Donnie it took us a while but we found a spot that held a few keepers for us , congrats on your very nice coin .

    Not is it just a fugio but Donnie did a very nice job on cleaning it delicately and as it turned out to be a very scarce variety (Newman 16-H) with less than 50 nice known examples around in collections.

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    Donnie, I've dug some Fugios and I've seen a lot of other dug Fugios ......but yours is a REAL beauty compared to most. Congrats on a great find.
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    Thanks. I am pretty sure that I can clean it up a little better around the devices and make it just a bit easier to read. I think I can do some work around the words "Mind Your Business" and make them a little clearer. I just have to work up enough nerve to start on it and I already know when to quit.
    Quote Originally Posted by Lodge Scent View Post
    Donnie, I've dug some Fugios and I've seen a lot of other dug Fugios ......but yours is a REAL beauty compared to most. Congrats on a great find.
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    Congrats on your beautiful fugio. That thing is in awesome shape.
    Dan has a habit of taking friends to good sites.
    He hosted Digger Al, Hiluxyota and myself last march and we each found a 1700s coin.
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    man that is great dont even know what to say but wow!
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    Congrats!! You did a great job cleaning it! What does the chain side look like?
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    Congrats! Very cool!
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    Awesome find! I love the motto on it!
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    It's looks pretty good on the chain side too! Thanks!
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    Congrats!! You did a great job cleaning it! What does the chain side look like?

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    Fantastic find Donnie! I've rarely seen a dug Fugio in as good a shape as yours. Congrats.

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    That is amazing. Congrats!
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    Fantastic find and huge congrats on getting it cleaned up. Beautiful coin...WOW...
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    Wow Donnie that thing is awesome! A dream bucket lister for sure. Figures you would find it in December when I posted my Mass Copper....there goes my dream of winning the coin of the month award! lol

    I love the history behind the design of it. Congrats on an amazing coin!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Donnie B View Post
    Thanks for taking a picture of my big old grin holding my find. I think I'm still grinning!
    It makes for a real nice avatar!!!
    I, like DO'D, would love to find a Fugio! But the chances of finding one here in the Midwest is next to nil.
    And it's in great shape too! Sweet!
    Congrats!
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    Grats on finding a fugio. I hope to find one sometime soon. I def hit the right areas. One of my fav coppers is the fugio.
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    Yeah, I am so glad I thought to ask Dan to take my pic out in the woods after I found it! It will be my avatar for a long time!

    Quote Originally Posted by Ill Digger View Post
    It makes for a real nice avatar!!!
    I, like DO'D, would love to find a Fugio! But the chances of finding one here in the Midwest is next to nil.
    And it's in great shape too! Sweet!
    Congrats!
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    I didn't know there was a Coin of the Month award but that would be a tough decision for me between a Mass Copper and a Fugio. I really want to find a Mass Copper. I love that coin and the Eagle on the back is totally awesome!

    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Digger View Post
    Wow Donnie that thing is awesome! A dream bucket lister for sure. Figures you would find it in December when I posted my Mass Copper....there goes my dream of winning the coin of the month award! lol

    I love the history behind the design of it. Congrats on an amazing coin!
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