Knocked a Big One Off the Bucket List

[Reelfoot Relics]

Spotted a patch of dark soil in the field I was working in today, I investigated and found glass, charcoal, nails and pieces of bricks. I knew there had been a structure here at one time. I went back after work with my simplex and started a short hunt. the only non ferrous targets were melted aluminum and I thought maybe it was just a junk pile. I hit a 93 / 95 signal that sounded like another aluminum blob but about 6" down I saw a silver edge and it was a 1892 S Barber Half Dollar. My first Barber Half and only my second Half.

 

[woodbutcher]

That is an excellent find, congrats on the big silver

 

[Northup]

Cool find man

 

[GroundSweeper]

Oh man that's a great score, major congrats!

 

[HungryGhost]

Beautiful Barber!

 

[stetam]

Wow great find!

Steve

 

[IDXMonster]

You’d better go back and have a much longer look around and outside of the burnt area by tens of feet as well. A pretty well known forum member started out in a similar way in/next to a field and it turned into one of the biggest strewn hoards we’ve ever seen here. It’s a thrill to find big silver because it’s so relatively rare to find, you did well to investigate!

 

[CharlieT84]

Fantastic find. Congrats!

 

[MTtrashdigger]

first year S mintmark, very nice !

 

[LovestheShiny!]

Excellent find, that is one Beautiful Big Barber!

 

[Kansashunter]

Barber Half was my second silver ever, so it was knocked off the list out of the gate. Congrats on this unusual find!!

 

[Leave-No-Coins-Behind]

Spotted a patch of dark soil in the field I was working in today, I investigated and found glass, charcoal, nails and pieces of bricks. I knew there had been a structure here at one time. I went back after work with my simplex and started a short hunt. the only non ferrous targets were melted aluminum and I thought maybe it was just a junk pile. I hit a 93 / 95 signal that sounded like another aluminum blob but about 6" down I saw a silver edge and it was a 1892 S Barber Half Dollar. My first Barber Half and only my second Half.

WOW...that's the real deal of what this hobby is all about! Big Congrats on the Big silver!

 

[Jamflicker]

Nice save and those barber halves are tough to find.

 

[Tom_in_CA]

Welcome to the exclusive & elite Barber half club. The monthly dues are quite reasonable. I accept paypal & venmo

 

[Reelfoot Relics]

You’d better go back and have a much longer look around and outside of the burnt area by tens of feet as well. A pretty well known forum member started out in a similar way in/next to a field and it turned into one of the biggest strewn hoards we’ve ever seen here. It’s a thrill to find big silver because it’s so relatively rare to find, you did well to investigate!

I will go back. I found the borders of the burn site and found the Barber on just on the edge. Sadly I had to quit and get my taxes done.

 

[D4tee]

Nice save on the Barber!

 

[IDXMonster]

I will go back. I found the borders of the burn site and found the Barber on just on the edge. Sadly I had to quit and get my taxes done.

Taxes…. Always something isn’t it? Good luck in your return, keep us posted!

 

[markinmichigan]

What a terrific find! Outstanding coin.

Mark in Michigan

 

[Jeff (or)]

Excellent find!!! taxes can wait....


jeff

 

[MasonDixonMding]

That’s great! Good luck on your return.
Keep us up dated.