Old Silver Found

umn25 · Jan 8, 2009

I was out poking around at my Great Aunts house, and stumbled upon what looked like a button container. I opened it up and saw some buttons, and an old change pouch. I picked it up and heard the jingle of coins. At that time I was praying it was Morgans; it turned out to be older.

Halves: 1820, 1836, 1846
Dimes: 1875-S, 1892, 1888
Half Dime: 1856
Nickles: 1873, 1899
Chinese Coin: ?

ericsdonut · Jan 8, 2009

VERY NICE!!! I think I might cry with joy if I found that

Flapjack · Jan 8, 2009

Awesome coins! :yes:

SeabeeRon · Jan 8, 2009

Man, what an exciting discovery!! :shock:

Jax · Jan 8, 2009

WOW, Awesome coins!!

G-man422 · Jan 8, 2009

Outstanding! Is she going to let you have them?

Popsgoatee · Jan 9, 2009

WOW!!

SWEEEEEEEETTTTTTT!!!!!! :yes:

:o)==

douggo · Jan 9, 2009

A Half Dime!

One of the coins I dream of finding! :wow:

The others are awesome too! :yes:

SilverShooter · Jan 9, 2009

Does the reverse of that 1836 half dollar say "50 C." or "50 Cents"? If it says 50 Cents, you have reeded edge variety and an expensive find! Probably between $2K~$3K in that condition.

agbkyle · Jan 9, 2009

G-man422 said:
Outstanding! Is she going to let you have them?

LOL..that was my first thought too...from the looks of the photos I don't think she has a choice now

Nice coins BTW!

umn25 · Jan 9, 2009

SilverShooter said:
Does the reverse of that 1836 half dollar say "50 C." or "50 Cents"? If it says 50 Cents, you have reeded edge variety and an expensive find! Probably between $2K~$3K in that condition.

unfortunately 50 C., my family will probably allow me to keep them, I am the only coin collector...

Stang1968 · Jan 9, 2009

Wow! What a nice little hoard of coins. I was poking around at my great grandmother's house before she passed away, and I came across a small pile of wheat backs- the oldest was a 1918-S. The pile had probably been on the bookshelf for over 20 years and would've placed there by my great grandfather before he died in 1981. It was too high for her to reach!

foreverRich · Jan 9, 2009

Looks like you hit the jackpot!! It would take a lifetime of collecting to find that many older coins with a detector. Glad o see you put them in holders to protect their condition and value. :yes:

Thanks for sharing.

venator12 · Jan 9, 2009

wow good for you!! nothing like finding unexpected treasure....especially that old and in the good of shape. big congrats!

nickinCA · Jan 9, 2009

Woah! Those halves are my favorite kind of coin.

frog · Jan 9, 2009

That is so cool. Congradulations on your discovery. I think you need to be giving your great aunt some BIG hugs.

farmall · Jan 10, 2009

Very nice. Were they in those holders?

umn25 · Jan 10, 2009

farmall said:
Very nice. Were they in those holders?

They weren't in those holders, purchased them from a local coin dealer.

mepot · Jan 10, 2009

Wow,great finds.That 1820 CBH(capped bust half) is a better date in the series,and if the color in the pic is close to the in-hand look,that would ba a very desirable coin.The others ain't bad either!!!

umn25 · Jan 10, 2009

mepot said:
Wow,great finds.That 1820 CBH(capped bust half) is a better date in the series,and if the color in the pic is close to the in-hand look,that would ba a very desirable coin.The others ain't bad either!!!

trust me, it looks better in hand!

Old Silver Found

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