Got FINGERED today and dug my first THREE CENT NICKEL

[BuckleBoy]

Hello All,

OK so I get into the field where I dug the Civil War ID disc and we pounded it to death and dug a pile of coins. Ended up with three nickels myself (two shields and a V), and shangalang ended up with two more. Here's one that had washed out from the rain:



I got a late date Indian cent:



We actually had a two large cent day, which NEVER happens down here--two dug in a year is a lot of LC's. His Largie has no discernible date, and mine looks like 1840 or 1846.



I also got a nice 1876-CC Seated Dime, which is my first CC-mint Seated ever!





So that was a highlight--as well as the creepy, giant porcelain finger I found



Was pleased to find a few trade beads as well, and one Goodyear 1851 hard rubber button:



BUT the real highlight of this hunt was digging my first ever three cent piece! (Haven't dug a silver one yet, but there's always hope down here for the lone New Orleans minted trime!)

I totally thought this was a button. It read sooooo low on the F75, and in the end of a row with some can slaw in it. 1870 Three Cent Nickel:



Have a great day and Happy Hunting!

-Buck and the CaneField Bandits

 

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[BuckleBoy]

What search term should I use to find a "square rule" that you have some of your finds in? Sorry to be slightly off topic.

Thanks

Hello Jim

Here's a similar one:

https://www.amazon.com/Folding-Magnifier-Foldable-Textile-Collection/dp/B074C4D9TG

I put the camera lens right on the top of it when taking the photos.

 

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[BuckleBoy]

Congrats Buck! Looks like you had a great deal of hunting. I've never come across a three center before. Very cool recovery!

I'm stoked that it was actually identifiable--and even had a date!

 

[xcopperstax]

It's really interesting that large cents are a rarity in your area though it has plenty of history. That CC is amazing and in great condition. You weren't kidding about the finger part! Haha! 3 cent nickels are super hard to find as well so congrats on it all!

 

[washingtonian]

Wow, nice job on tons of great stuff. LCs, CC dime, 3 cent nickel. What's not to love? Keep them coming!

 

[BLK HOLE]

WOW what an awesome hunt! Congrats

 

[JethrowClampett]

I would go back and find the rest of the statute, I have a suspicion that could be the most valuable thing in the field. Artifacts seem to command more value.

 

[thrifty76now]

A really nice hunt there. Three cent nickles are always great finds.

 

[Doubter in MD]

I was a little confused by the title of the thread. I thought someone got to third base with you.

Amazing hunt. Congratulations!

 

[Hawks88]

Great day for sure. Some excellent saves. Congrats