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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[Baldingboy]

Watercolor,
I don't know how I missed your posting and Banner slot. Congratulations Buddy! It couldn't have happened to a better guy. You sure deserve it. Kudos to you on your field care with the coin.

Baldingboy

 

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[Baggins]

WOW is that coin in great condition!! Very nice find!
HH
Baggins

 

[cedarratt]

My book says AU 50 is $135 and MS 60 $230
AU 50 = About Uncirculated - Slight trace of wear above forehead on cheek and on eagles Head wings and tail.
MS 60 =Uncirculated no trace of wear light blemishes.

Thats a great find!!! I would say that it is Easily MS 60. Congrats on the find!!!

 

[4seasons]

Worthy of Banner just for the lesson of reminding us not to rub those questionable finds its hard to fight that urge. It would have been a shame to scratch that one. Great job on the find.

 

[Noah_D]

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

I wonder how much more value my stuff would have if I could resist the temptation to find out what it is...

 

[Hawks88]

Well I guess I got here to late to use the words I wanted to use to describe your find. It’s all been said already. Wow! Congrats!!! On the find and making banner!!!

 

[neodetectorist]

That is in amazing shape. Nice

 

[WG2020]

Watercolor...WOW...that is an amazing coin...I could only dream of finding a Barber in this condition...great hunt...Good luck with your hunts. Walt

 

[xr7ator]

FAN QUARTER TASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!