Scratch one off the list, I finally found a TWO-CENT PIECE!

[Tony Two-Cent]

Yep, Tony Two-Cent finally found his namesake! Now my forum ID isn't just an ironic name any more! lol

Yesterday morning I went back to the park where I found the 1917 SLQ a few weeks ago. My hunt was cut short by thunderstorms, I had to quit after only 1 1/2 hours. In that time I was able to find 1 3/4 Indian Head Cents and an extremely worn nickel that I think is a V Nickel.

Today I went back to the park I've been calling Barber Park after all of the Barber Dimes I've found there recently. Well, the silver was hiding from me this weekend, but I still had a very fun hunt. Today I ended up with 4 Indian Heads, 11 Wheat Cents, 3 Buffalo Nickels, and my first ever TWO-CENT PIECE!

The two-cent piece was pretty deep, about 8-9 and produced a perfect 12-40 signal on my E-Trac. When the coin came out of the hole I noticed right away that it was bigger than a nickel and I wasn't sure what it was. One swipe of my finger revealed the 2 on one side and I knew instantly that it was a two-cent piece! It came out of the ground looking pretty nice too! It has some wear, but no corrosion or other unsightly defects. The side with the date is definitely the good side. (Which means it was facing down?) I know you guys out east find them pretty often, but they don't seem to be too common here in Illinois. I am really pumped!

:happy:

Here are my finds for the weekend:


And the keepers after a light cleaning:


My first two-cent piece!:



The Indian Heads:







And the Buffalo Nickels:




I also found this medallion today. It is about the same size as a nickel and has what appears to be a steam ship on the front. The back is totally smooth.


That's it! Thanks for looking and happy hunting! :beerbuddy:

 

[POKIE73]

erfect10: erfect10:congrats on all your finds now your web name has more meaning to it congrats on finding the 2 center that was especialty nice find for you dennis

 

[angellionel]

Congrats Tony! :clapping: It is a nice one. I believe there will be more in future hunts. |:cheering:

 

[aloldstuff]

FINALLY....got your namesake. Huge :congrats: on getting a 2 center, you must be elated. Overall a very nice hunt especially that 1877 IH, you know, the one with date cut off.... :hysterical:

 

[Terry Soloman]

:congrats:

 

[AmxFred]

Great finds! You are the man! |)

 

[Epi-hunter]

Well finally you have earned your name lol erfect10:

What a bunch of excellent finds! :shocked04: Congrats on that great 2 cent piece. I have to say, I really like that medallion too though :yes:

 

[Bell-Two]

I knew it would happen you are too good not to find one...congratulations my friend.

 

[BHNugget]

Congrats on the first Tony!! Thats quite a tribe you rescued also. The detail on the 1907 is fabulous! thumbsup01

 

[dave in iowa]

Great finds , havent found a 2 center yet , i remember Joe finding a very nice one of a hunt we did together last year ,,,,

 

[Ill Digger]

Well, well, well! The day has arrived! <:
Congrats on the 2¢ piece Tony!! :clapping:
But thats not all. You had a great weekend of finds!! :yes: thumbsup01

When the coin came out of the hole I noticed right away that it was bigger than a nickel ...

I know that feeling. When I found my first 2 center, earlier this year, I thought it was going to be some kinda token. :dontknow:
Nice surprise huh!?! :yes: lol
Congrats again my friend! :beerbuddy:

 

[z118]

sweet digs! that two center has a fantastic patina to it (as do the indian heads). most i've dug are warty and corroded. Congrats!

 

[DirtyMoney]

Congrats on the 2 CENT! In fact, congrats on your whole series of finds. They are impressive! The park is being very good to you.

HH

 

[CyberSage]

That's a beauty Tony! Congratulation on your first Two-Center. That one did come out of the ground in great shape. :wow:

 

[giant056]

Great bunch of finds you got there Tony thumbsup01 big congrats on the 2 center :cheesysmile:

 

[Full Metal Digger]

AWESOME Tony! That park is a sweet place. The 2 cent sure has a beautiful patina. I was going to say something about the 1877 IH having the date chopped off, but someone beat me to it! That nickel sure is smooth. Try soaking it in worchester sauce and that might reveal a bit of detail. Best wishes and HH! Dave.

 

[Thiltzy]

Awsome hunts tony! You have some great parks out there seems like they are virgin.
We may have older finds here in new England but I am jealous of your soil. Seems that most hot coins come out nice.

 

[CODY]

And so you should be pumped Tony. A Great find. All the finds are awesome. Congrats.

 

[del]

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[size=1:crazy:t]The planets were finally aligned

hey seriously Tony huge congrats on getting that one coin thats been eluding you for so long , watch how quick you find another one now :grin:

Dan

 

[leslie(nova scotia)]

WTG on getting one off the bucket list. Nice tribe of first nations too. Youz da man! erfect10: <