Good answer. Thanks
Maybe its just that I love older coins but I just can't understand the appeal. Is it just for Lincolns in primo condition or even in circulated?...
Thanks all for the info. Like Jody said, it is pretty exciting to find or have something that is rare. Thats the fun for me of metal detecting,...
Sorry Jody for the she thing. Thanks for the information though. What is "mortar and pestel" Also can you tell me what the letters stand for,...
..I was told before by someone that has a token book that this token is a rare one. Only 5-9 known to exist. Never was given a value though....
I'm in Jackson County.
...I love finding old silver coins. They are tough to come by, at least in my part of Michigan. I have found quite a few barber dimes but the...
..type of coins. They are my all time favorite type of coin. So much detail on such a small surface. These usually come outta the ground...
Thanks all, Hey Cohiba, I only use hydrogen peroxide on copper/brass coins. I don't like leaving the coin in too long because it can give the...
..I found this at an old farm house 5 inches in the ground 2 years ago. I could tell by the way the dirt had caked on the coin that it would be...
Hi Mmarotta, I do keep a log book of what I find and when and where. I have a 1874 atlas that I purchased a few years back that help me find...
I know this is more of a purists coin forum but I love old coins. The ones I find while metal detecting are so fun to have. To think who was...
Hi Roll, I use a Minelab Explorer. Its a great detector. You have one? I have been at it going on 6 years now.
Jefferson nickels... ...they just don't do anything for me. To each his own. I do like finding the semi-silver war nickels though. Have about...
Thanks Ziggy, Nope no deal with the devil. Just a lot of research for old places where people gathered back in the day. Researching old...
Yep, but they are all rusty too. You looking for any particular date? I'll send ya an old rusty one if I have it. Jim
I have a hobby of metal detecting and have found some very cool old coins and other type things along the way. Am just curious as to if any...
...metal detecting. To bad about all the rust on it from being in the ground all those years. I tried to post a close up of the head band....
HI Ziggy, You want me to send ya pic of a 1866 and 1872 indian I found in the same hole. They are in great shape for being in the ground. Full...
...it is the Chief of Indian heads. I found while metal detecting. What are the odds of that? I know it has corrosion and all but it still...
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