Two Day's Wages

[Mason Jarr]

Two Days' Wages

First signal of the day at an Indian War site. It was a solid 33 in all directions on the Equinox so I had my fingers crossed. I never thought I'd find one of these. Considering basic enlisted pay was $13/month back then, this was a significant loss. Still in awe to find this.

 

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[Molewacker]

Sweet!!

 

[Dougie Webb]

Wow!

 

[Steve in PA]

Super find, congrats! They don't turn up often, but I have seen some military camps that have given up a lot of silver and gold, especially out west at camps that saw pay distributed. I have seen the finds, but never had a chance to hunt one of these spots.

 

[Digger RJ]

Awesome!!! Love Seated Halves!!! Congrats!!!

 

[islamoradamark]

Wow a San Fran mint way to go

 

[Mason Jarr]

Wow a San Fran mint way to go

Normally that'd be good, but in 1862 there were more minted in SF than Philly! Still glad to have it.

 

[Mason Jarr]

Super find, congrats! They don't turn up often, but I have seen some military camps that have given up a lot of silver and gold, especially out west at camps that saw pay distributed. I have seen the finds, but never had a chance to hunt one of these spots.

The owner knew of at least one other half that came off this place...an 1867. It's a big spot so it could be scattered all over. Thanks!

 

[Dirty Digger Doug]

Nice. Congrats.

 

[mddavis3]

Awesome coin!

 

[Elvis]

Wow. Awesome find

 

[ToddsPoint]

I like Civil War stuff and an 1862 coin would be tops. Great find! Gary

 

[cheffer]

Wow, that's a beauty, and a rare find at that. Congratulations on your treasure looking forward to what else you find

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Great find, made right in the middle of the Civil War too.

Congrats,
Dave

 

[against the wind]

That there is a really sweet find,,
Congratulations

 

[NZ49er]

Killer find! You're in a good year/activity range for gold coins, keep at it!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Congrats on an excellent coin find.

 

[pepperj]

Nice going on the half. Congrats
It's in great shape, only a bit of wear on her. So it wasn't in circulation for that many years after being minted.

 

[HessianHunter]

Terrific find! I only found one seated half, and it was a beat up boring 1876. Yours is a really nice one, good date and mintmark as well, and coming from a site like that must have made it an exciting recovery! Outstanding.

 

[lenmac65]

Fantastic!!!