Coin/token found metal detecting. As far as the description it does not appear in any listings. Any help identifying it and others is greatly appreciated. First coin, On obverse 09 or 1909 is all that is visible from age. Picture nearly the shape of the state of NewHampshire, Possibly a Cornucopia, a Possible roman letter R top left.. On reverse, at bottom left the word Harvest-(ing) ing worn bad. the only visible character is a person setting between two wheels like an old wagon wheels on left side facing toward the right,. Perhaps a man on a horse drawn plow,. The coin is near same size as a half dollar and near same weight. Its slightly bigger in diameter. Thank you.
hmmm wheres the guy with the emojis that jump up and down that say we need pictures or something like that
Yeah the high def scan really highlights everything., But under 10x magnification things look alot clearer.
1877 is a common date for Seated dimes, so you would need one in a rather high grade to be worth something. This one was holed and counter-stamped with what appears to be a variation of the Union shield, ie., made into jewelery. It isn't worth anything more than a few dollars, but it is a very interesting detecting find. All I seem to come up with are bottle caps and nails.
That first one reminds me of the International Harvester token from 1931. Obviously this is not it, but If you can find that it says International Harvester on it and then possibly the image above the date is a version of one of their machines. If that is so, perhaps you can contact the IH company and see if they know of any tokens being done with that date. Just an idea.
The 1877 dime is actually quite desirable for collectors of "love tokens" Well executed pieces that are pictorial designs rather than a monogram of someone's initials command a premium. Even in rough, dug condition it's a $50 coin. The design is actually engraved by hand rather than stamped with a pre-made punch
Oh and as for that first medallion, I think it may have to do with Cyrus Hall McCormick. He was well known and associated with the pioneering of the mechanical reaper for harvesting. He was born in 1809, so this may be a 100th anniversary commemorative or something of the sort. Not 100% certain, but as good a lead as any.
Thanks for the clarification. Well, I certainly wouldn't pay $50 for it, but each to his own. I would love to metal detect something like it, though. I do agree that it's quite desirable.
