From a bust...To a BUST!

[Bell-Two]

My friend Doug and I got out Saturday,the first stop was a bust, cornstalks and weeds too high to swing a coil. Next stop was across the road which was my original field site where I got started, nothing going on there either. We went to a third site where I did manage a Eagle button a bale seal and a couple of bits. We decided we had time for one more field, the field I call the Mystery field. I told Doug we may not find a coin but if we do it will be a good one. I found a clay marble and I was pleased and then I got a scratchy high tone and I was able to pull out this beat up, tarnished slip of silver! It is a Capped Bust Half Dime. The front is beat up and I will never get a date but I am happy nevertheless!

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[Tony Two-Cent]

That's wonderful, Tony! What a nice surprise that tiny coin must have been! You know for sure that the date is 1829-1837. Is that your first Capped Bust Half Dime?

 

[Bell-Two]

That's wonderful, Tony! What a nice surprise that tiny coin must have been! You know for sure that the date is 1829-1837. Is that your first Capped Bust Half Dime?

No Tony it is my third, I have an 1832 and a 1836

 

[OxShoeDrew]

Can't beat that! :cheesysmile:...in any condition.
I'd like to find a clay marble one day.

 

[Bucknut]

Great find my friend!

 

[Lodge Scent]

Nothing wrong with that! Nice find(s).

 

[Digger Don]

Great job Tony, A capped bust is still on my bucket list. Great Job!!
I know that one made your day!!

 

[Digger_O'Dell]

Nice going Tony! Would love to hunt places that have coins of that age, much less a capped bust! Might be a bit beat up, but still much better than either of the 2 seated dimes I've ever found!