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10-04-2006, 03:34 PM
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My First Pre-1900 Coin
Wow -- spent a few hours today at a local farm field, and found my first pre-1900 coin. I am so excited. It looks to be an 186X 2 cent piece.....I have it soaking in olive oil right now. Can't wait to see that last date digit.....
 I have only been doing MD for about 6 weeks now, but I am hooked. Great, fun hobby. I will add this to my 1944 Merc dime I found 3 weeks ago... All smiles today..... 
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10-04-2006, 03:40 PM
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Re: My First Pre-1900 Coin
Well done homerun,when its clean can we see it?
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10-04-2006, 03:41 PM
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Re: My First Pre-1900 Coin
It was about 8 inches deep....and I will post a picture when it is cleaned.
Now, I am no Simon yet, but someday I might get to his level......
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10-04-2006, 07:07 PM
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Re: My First Pre-1900 Coin
Congrats!! I've found 4 2-center's to date..and I've been doing this a LONG time.....a very lucky person you are!!
I, too, will be looking for the pic! Well done!! HH, Hank 8) __________________
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10-04-2006, 07:09 PM
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Re: My First Pre-1900 Coin
Most likely it's an 1865 as that's the most common year.
I have one in my collection 
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10-05-2006, 11:11 PM
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Re: My First Pre-1900 Coin
 Glad to here you're off to a great start. An awesome coin to find. Congrats!Happy Swingin Kevin __________________
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10-06-2006, 07:10 PM
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Re: My First Pre-1900 Coin
Sorry, this is the best my digital camera seems to be able to do....anyone know how to magnify with a digital camera? Not zoom in, but magnify...
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10-06-2006, 07:13 PM
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Re: My First Pre-1900 Coin
...this one might look better....
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10-06-2006, 09:34 PM
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Re: My First Pre-1900 Coin
Sorry for the re-post, but thanks to JeffR I figured out my camera.....here are the best pics I took.....man, this is a fun hobby.....
BTW - it is an 1864 small motto for sure....
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10-07-2006, 08:50 PM
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Re: My First Pre-1900 Coin
WOW- Nice find Homerun
The 2006 red book has that baby valued at $110 for g-4 condition which yours certainly would grade at up to $225 for f-12 For f-12 grade the "e" in "We" on the motto has to be visible, weak but visible. Based on your picture - yours looks like it's almost completely worn off????? The pitting around the edge will probably subtract from the value as well. either way, what a nice find..... congratulations PocketChange
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10-07-2006, 08:55 PM
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Thanks for the info PocketChange........I am in search of my first colonial now....I have been out with a more experienced hunter the last three times I went out, and each time he found a colonial.....jealous as hell, I am.....
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10-08-2006, 08:55 AM
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Re: My First Pre-1900 Coin
Nice 2 center Homerun! I've yet to find one of those, and you beat my oldest coin by 18 years! That ans a Merc are pretty good for just a few weeks into the hobby. Congrats on a great find!
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