Got FINGERED today and dug my first THREE CENT NICKEL

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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:

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I got a late date Indian cent:

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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.

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

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So that was a highlight--as well as the creepy, giant porcelain finger I found :laughing9:

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

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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:

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Have a great day and Happy Hunting!

-Buck and the CaneField Bandits
 

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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!
 

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!
 

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

WOW what an awesome hunt! Congrats :icon_thumleft:
 

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.
 

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

I was a little confused by the title of the thread. I thought someone got to third base with you. :laughing7:

Amazing hunt. Congratulations!
 

Great day for sure. Some excellent saves. Congrats
 

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