Boy, was I surprised. . .

[watercolor]

About 90% of my hunting is in the wooded areas around Chicago and this one particular site
hasn't disappointed me yet

Every time I've hunted this site, I've been fortunate to recover a silver or two and at the worst,
an early Lincoln. But yesterday, was a hunt that I'll always remember.

While working my way through the Buckthorn, I got a solid quarter signal. . . from all angels. . . and
when I started digging, I took a wide birth to avoid several roots that were guarding my target.
After digging a hole about 7" deep and 12" wide, I felt I had all my bases covered so I scanned
the pile of dirt right next to the hole and got a solid repeatable tone.

I pin-pointed my target and saw a silver, reeded edge and the unmistakable arrows clenched within
an eagle's claw and I knew immediately I had found a Barber. I had no clue as to it's date so to
avoid any damaging scratches, I placed it in a plastic container and waited until I got home to reveal
it's date.

It was worth the wait. . . it was the oldest Barber I have ever found

Thanks for looking,
watercolor

 

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[postalgriff]

holy smokes that coin is beautiful! congrats on a great find!

 

[Deno]

Man that is in sweet shape.

 

[TimTrac]

Super quarter... And in real fine shape.....

 

[LabradorBob (Missouri)]

Absolutely beautiful,its even toned!all the better.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Your excellent recovery method and the decision Not to field clean it made a BIG difference in how beautiful that coin looks. Congratulations on the finding, and even more congrats on proper recovery and cleaning. She's a looker.


Regards,


Buckles

 

[peanut]

Awesome barber!! What do you think it grades? Looks like AU to me.
congrats, peanut

 

[DigginThePast]

I'll second Buckles post. Too many finds are damaged by our lack of self control. Congrats on your great find!

 

[Mr Tuff]

nice barber i hope to find 1 more before the year is out. MR TUFF

 

[relic lover]

Mmmmmmmm minty!

 

[texan connection]

Now Thats Nice!

 

[THingfool]

Beautiful Barber. WTG

Ed

 

[Ia.FurTrade]

WOW!! That is a SUPERB Barber! Congrats!!
Dale

 

[thrillathahunt]

watercolor,

That is without a doubt the nicest Barber I have ever seen dug! I would not be surprised if that would grade MS60.

 

[TreasureHunters]

How did you clean it?

 

[briankb70]

shes a beautiful one alright!!!!!

 

[stillgottawork]

I would like to know from what "coin dealer" you bought that coin from.....

The detail is incredible...probably was lost right from the bank.......

I'll give my vote for a BANNER slot.......

 

[dfx willy]

man that is a nice coin!!! ive made many great finds but for some reason the barber quarter has eluded me. i bet your stoked!! banner. willy

 

[BURLIVES]

AWSOME! what a beautiful piece!

 

[JAN2011]

Great Find! Pieces like that is what keeps me looking! WTG