1870 3 Cent Nickel from a woods in MN

[Minrelica]

Haven’t posted in this section for years but I figured this was a good enough reason. Took the X-Terra Pro out to a farm woods yesterday, equipped with the 6” EQ coil. I hit a fairly decent but jumpy signal and unearthed this guy! An 1870 3 Cent Nickel. The most exciting part was having no idea whatsoever what I had found until I did an image search. I truly had no idea this coin even existed until yesterday. The detail is so amazing that it’s probably been buried for nearly all of its 154 years. What a fun find!

 

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[Vermont treasure hunter]

Very nice find! I love all of the no longer used denominations

 

[GaRebel1861]

What a cool find! It's in great shape too.

 

[fishstick]

Congratz on a beautiful coin!! I finally got me one this year but nothing close to yours. Still happy tho!!!!

 

[jewelerguy]

that's in pretty nice condition. A lot of the 3 cent nickel coins are pretty toasty after being in the ground so long. The 3 cent piece has an interesting history. Read up about it https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-cent_piece

 

[Steve in PA]

You won't find a nicer one in the ground than that, congrats

 

[scruggs]

Congratulations on your fantastic 3 Cent Nickel!

 

[Silvermonkey]

Such a great find. That coin has been on my bucket list for a long time now. Nice to know they're still out there ( and in wonderful condition too!). Congrats.

 

[sprailroad]

That really IS in nice, nice, very nice condition...good for you.

 

[miserman]

Nicest dug 3 Cent Nickel I have ever seen. What clean up method dod you use ?

 

[tnt-hunter]

Nicest dug 3 Cent Nickel I have ever seen. What clean up method dod you use ?

I have to agree, that is a real beauty. I found one several years ago and it is really toast. The soil was much kinder in your area than in mine. Way to go, congratulations, stay safe, good luck and keep swingin.

 

[The Rebel]

That's beautiful!

 

[Bamasteve]

Absolute beautiful, great details on that one, congrats!

 

[bologna321]

Cool find, don't see them often

 

[Digger RJ]

Haven’t posted in this section for years but I figured this was a good enough reason. Took the X-Terra Pro out to a farm woods yesterday, equipped with the 6” EQ coil. I hit a fairly decent but jumpy signal and unearthed this guy! An 1870 3 Cent Nickel. The most exciting part was having no idea whatsoever what I had found until I did an image search. I truly had no idea this coin even existed until yesterday. The detail is so amazing that it’s probably been buried for nearly all of its 154 years. What a fun find!

Very Nice!!! Congrats!!! Great shape!!!

 

[JohnnyMac]

Haven’t posted in this section for years but I figured this was a good enough reason. Took the X-Terra Pro out to a farm woods yesterday, equipped with the 6” EQ coil. I hit a fairly decent but jumpy signal and unearthed this guy! An 1870 3 Cent Nickel. The most exciting part was having no idea whatsoever what I had found until I did an image search. I truly had no idea this coin even existed until yesterday. The detail is so amazing that it’s probably been buried for nearly all of its 154 years. What a fun find!

Wow that coin is in beautuful shape! Congrats

 

[oldmxrat]

Definitely on my bucket list, and what a beauty, congrats!

 

[iAmMike]

Great find! There is a 3 cent silver one too. But as other have said, you nickel is in great condition!

 

[lenmac65]

That coin looks amazing! Those coins are rare to find, I think, especially in that shape. Congrats!

 

[Blak bart]

Congrats on that beauty !! Wow !!