1859 O Yeah!

[Sooper Dave]

I hit a fresh construction site where they just cleared off a section of woods. This area is known to have some major Civil War camps all around. The place is really trashy but to my surprise the first good target I got was a tiny silver coin. After a little splash of water I could see I had dug an 1859 O Seated Half Dime. I couldn't have asked for a better start to a new site. The coin has great details but has been damaged from the heavy equipment. I found a few bullets and my last target was a nice piece of an iron spur. I'm happy to save a few more relics from the dozer and I am waiting for them to clear of some more areas to hunt.

 

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[JVA5th]

Awesome saves love that you saved the coin damaged but still really cool

 

[Timbermaster]

Bucket lister for sure!

 

[Bamasteve]

Great find, the machinery dings just add character!

 

[billb]

Outstanding
Congratulations on your nice recovery

 

[Sooper Dave]

Awesome saves love that you saved the coin damaged but still really cool

Thanks

 

[Sooper Dave]

Bucket lister for sure!

Thanks. These little coins don't come up often for me, but I've been lucky enough to dig a few. I hope you dig one soon.

 

[Sooper Dave]

Great find, the machinery dings just add character!

Thanks and yes it adds to it's story.

 

[Sooper Dave]

Outstanding
Congratulations on your nice recovery

Thanks Bill

 

[cannonball]

I hit a fresh construction site where they just cleared off a section of woods. This area is known to have some major Civil War camps all around. The place is really trashy but to my surprise the first good target I got was a tiny silver coin. After a little splash of water I could see I had dug an 1859 O Seated Half Dime. I couldn't have asked for a better start to a new site. The coin has great details but has been damaged from the heavy equipment. I found a few bullets and my last target was a nice piece of an iron spur. I'm happy to save a few more relics from the dozer and I am waiting for them to clear of some more areas to hunt.

Nice silver!

 

[lenmac65]

Such an awesome little coin. Congrats!

 

[Lenrac2]

So do you ask at construction sites or just go for it? I get all NOs when I ask.

 

[Digger RJ]

I hit a fresh construction site where they just cleared off a section of woods. This area is known to have some major Civil War camps all around. The place is really trashy but to my surprise the first good target I got was a tiny silver coin. After a little splash of water I could see I had dug an 1859 O Seated Half Dime. I couldn't have asked for a better start to a new site. The coin has great details but has been damaged from the heavy equipment. I found a few bullets and my last target was a nice piece of an iron spur. I'm happy to save a few more relics from the dozer and I am waiting for them to clear of some more areas to hunt.

Awesome!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Sooper Dave]

So do you ask at construction sites or just go for it? I get all NOs when I ask.

In our area If it's not posted with no tresspassing signs it's usually open for detecting after work hours. I ask permission if it's posted. It also depends on the site. Never has been a problem for me. I have even been asked to keep an "eye" on sites from supervisors and law enforcement becuse of heavy equipment theft. Most sites have cameras up. There was so much Civil War activity around here it's very common to see relic hunters and I think most people are cool with it. I respect the grounds by taking all my trash and covering up my holes.

 

[JeffInMass]

That little beauty hardly saw circulation before it was lost- it's in fantastic condition even despite the dings- Congrats!

 

[Sooper Dave]

That little beauty hardly saw circulation before it was lost- it's in fantastic condition even despite the dings- Congrats!

Thanks Jeff. Yeah she has a lot of details left on her.

 

[Lenrac2]

In our area If it's not posted with no tresspassing signs it's usually open for detecting after work hours. I ask permission if it's posted. It also depends on the site. Never has been a problem for me. I have even been asked to keep an "eye" on sites from supervisors and law enforcement becuse of heavy equipment theft. Most sites have cameras up. There was so much Civil War activity around here it's very common to see relic hunters and I think most people are cool with it. I respect the grounds by taking all my trash and covering up my holes.

Thank you! I appreciate your response!

 

[oldmxrat]

Sweet recoveries, congrats!

 

[Sooper Dave]

Sweet recoveries, congrats!

Thanks!

 

[kmk]

Awesome saves love that you saved the coin damaged but still really cool

very cool!!!!!!