My oldest silver to date

[Nick79]

I was out detecting a spot that has been hit by hundreds, if not thousands for decades. I was tired of finding clad and really was itching for something old.
After digging nothing but clad and a couple of wheaties I got a 26/27 on my nox 800. I figured it was another dime, it was only reading a few inches deep. After pulling it out I was shocked thinking I got a barber dime. Then after I spit on it I knew it was old but didn't know what it was! I was finally able to read a 45 on the back. After sending pics to friends they informed me it was a 1845 1 Franc! Sweet!!!

 

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[Nick79]

I don't have anything to measure or weight it. This is it compared to a barber I found. It is slightly bigger than a barber and thinner, but that could be from the heavy wear.
Thanks

 

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[Panzer69]

For father's day my kids had it put into a holder.its my oldest silver. Found in Stonybrook long island New York. . 3in deep. But my 1820 cap quarter is pretty cool also . The craziest is a 1787 Vermontisum plow coin.

 

[Hughett]

Congratulations !!!

 

[Switchblade]

Sweet silver!

 

[PullTabPete]

Very nice!

You never know what you will find.