Hard Times and the dreaded unknown.

jbrow · Oct 12, 2018

Since i have to go back to work tomorrow , I decided to go ahead and get back out to some fun spots today instead of doing much needed chores. I was rewarded with a few goodies; some type of copper suspender button, a few coins, and a BEAUTIFUL 1837 Hard Times Token! :shock:

First one I ever found !

... and the dreadful , slick beyond recognition, unknown silver :no:

Ice Scratcher · Oct 12, 2018

Looks like a half dime to me..

Might be able to figure it out with silver testing acid..

Awesome digs!!

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coin whisperer · Oct 12, 2018

Very nice finds!

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zeemang · Oct 12, 2018

Sweet token! Could you weigh the slick, looks similar in size to a half real to me..
If it's a half real it would weigh less than 1.69 grams, and if it was a half dime it would be under 1.24 grams. So, it is is over 1.24 it WAS a half real...

IDXMonster · Oct 12, 2018

Ice Scratcher said:
Looks like a half dime to me..

Might be able to figure it out with silver testing acid..

Awesome digs!!

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Agreed!

jbrow · Oct 12, 2018

zeemang said:
Sweet token! Could you weigh the slick, looks similar in size to a half real to me..
If it's a half real it would weigh less than 1.69 grams, and if it was a half dime it would be under 1.24 grams. So, it is is over 1.24 it WAS a half real...

Thanks !
Here's what I have for specs.

jbrow · Oct 12, 2018

Ice Scratcher said:
Looks like a half dime to me..

Might be able to figure it out with silver testing acid..

Awesome digs!!

<°)))>{

Thanks Jim! I'm sure it's silver, just wish I had a Make, model and year....

coin whisperer said:
Very nice finds!

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Thanks C W !

IDXMonster said:
Agreed!

Thanks !

teotwawki12 · Oct 12, 2018

Great token!

Lil Worm6 · Oct 12, 2018

Congrats great finds!!!

Ice Scratcher · Oct 12, 2018

jbrow said:
Thanks Jim! I'm sure it's silver, just wish I had a Make, model and year....

Lol, I have no doubt you knew it was silver!

There's a way to use the silver testing acid to etch the coin to reveal it's true identity... Like how they pull dates off worn buffs..

There was a thread on here, it was as slick as yours, after etching, it was clear as day, it was a seated and you could read the date clear too..

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Wom 27 · Oct 12, 2018

Half Reale . Great hard times token.

Leave-No-Coins-Behind · Oct 12, 2018

Nice assortment of finds...congrats!

pryan67 · Oct 12, 2018

Unknown silver is still silver....great finds.

Weather is turning cold here...hope I get another couple of good weekends in

matmit · Oct 12, 2018

Perhaps a half dime?
I really like that frozen Charlotte porcelain doll too

jack&jill · Oct 13, 2018

I do believe your slick Silver is a Half-Dime. It looks to be the right size and is pretty thin. Really love the Hard Times Token. Congrats on a super outing Jeremy. Trapper

pinheadken · Oct 13, 2018

Good hunt! Nice silver and Cool token :cool:

Tom_in_CA · Oct 13, 2018

Good post. Those worn-slick silver coins are always a heart-breaker. Your imagination runs wild as to what they could have been :laughing:

Ra1der5 · Oct 13, 2018

zeemang said:
Sweet token! Could you weigh the slick, looks similar in size to a half real to me..
If it's a half real it would weigh less than 1.69 grams, and if it was a half dime it would be under 1.24 grams. So, it is is over 1.24 it WAS a half real...

Nice tip. Thx.

R5

Ice Scratcher · Oct 13, 2018

Check out this thread...

https://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?t=250315

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Jamflicker · Oct 13, 2018

Sweet token and finds!

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