SWAMP MONSTER

[smokedaddy]

Went out yesterday late afternoon, (Yes in the rain) . Covered the XLT and went to work in a field that has produced many coins from 1800 to early 1900's. I always bypassed a swampy area in the lower end. Since I was already wet and had the high boots on, I decided to check the area. Glad I did, after finding a harmonica reed and some brass shot shell ends, I hit a solid + 90 Signal. Out of the mud came my first Trade Dollar.

 

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[bronco]

sweet!

 

[rmptr]

That is a very nice coin!
Congratulations.
I hope you discover many more.
rmptr

 

[davesx]

Hi
That's a lovely coin and in exellent condition.
congrats and welcome to Tnet.

Dave.

 

[bootybay]

OMG thats one niceeeeeeeeee coin... I call that one..Pampers material... holey moley I woulda fallen right in the mud on that one..

 

[Bridge End Farm]

thats a nice nice coin

 

[happymikeyone]

beautiful coin wtg

 

[X-Terra70_TreasureHunter]

According to the Pcgs Price Guide you have a $250.00 coin
which I would say grades in Extra Fine Condition

 

[TreasurdiggrNY]

Fantastic coin, very nice congratulations smokedaddy, thanks for sharing.
Glenn

 

[daytondigger]

WOW!!!!! I'd like to know if anyone else has ever found a trade dollar? Short production run and designed for oriental trade, it can't be a common find. Congrats

 

[chrisplay2004]

So Cool, excellent condition and find...Silver yum... 8)

 

[smokedaddy]

TERRA 70- did you say $250.00 ? Is this right ?

 

[davest]

give yourself a big pat on the back for finding that coin. WOW. Congratulations.

 

[blurr]

TERRA 70- did you say $250.00 ? Is this right ?

First of all, what an awesome find. I don't remember any other trade dollar finds before this. I would agree with the grade, at least from the pictures. The pcgs prices however aren't a very good guide to use if you are looking for real world value though. Very inflated. I used it for some of my collection, when I brought it up at the coin shop the owner more or less laughed at me. If you want a real world value, use something called the grey sheet (I think). Otherwise bring it to a coin shop, of course the price they give will be on the low side but at least it will be in the ball park. Again, awesome find!!!

John

 

[Pepper2004]

WOW! Congrats! If I could only be as lucky! WTG.

 

[kieser sousa/rip]

Awesome find ! 1878-s in the red book list's for $160 in EF-40.

 

[roswellborn]

What bee-you-tiful condition! Shoot, it's a beautiful coin!

I'd still be doin' the happy dance for that one...

Awesome - congratulations!

HH
Nan

 

[Pulltab Parson]

I have never seen a Trade coin before, thats a sweet find and I think would look really great on the banner!!!

Man, some of the things you people find on this site just boggles my mind

HH

PTP

 

[Dr. Ace]

That is SO awesome. If I found something like that, I would never stop celebrating. I can't wait to get out and detect again. Our weather is supposed to get into the 40s and 50s next week. Soon as the snow is gone and the ground begins to unthaw, I'm hittin' it hard! I got the fever bad!!!

Thanks for posting your find. Great pic!

HH,

littledutch

 

[MEinWV]

Holy smoke daddy !!!! That is real sweet !

Congrats on a hard to find coin! That one isn't even on my want list !

Cool dig!...............HH