My first big silver!
It’s in horrible shape but I couldn’t be more proud of it.
Found it with a Fisher F22
Type: Walking Liberty Half Dollar
Year: 1943
Mint Mark: D
Face Value: 0.50 USD
Total Produced: 11,346,000 [?]
Silver Content: 90%
Silver Weight: .3617 oz.
I was recently given a medal/medallion/necklace of some sort? It was found metal detecting here in Virginia I believe. I live on the Lee's Retreat Battlefield but I dont think it was found right here?
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Paid: 10 cents.
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I...
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