Bullet and Shield

[joedirt]

I found this 50 caliber Civil War bullet and a 1869 Shielded Nickel about 15 feet apart using my new Excelerator 4.5x7" DD coil. The soil was a moist sandy loam and easy to dig. The bullet was about 10 -11 inches down and the coin about 6 -7 inches.

Two firsts in one day.

My first civil war relic and my first non clad coin. Yippee for me!

 

[joedirt]

Anybody have an idea of what that bullet might be worth?

 

[joedirt]

As best I can tell, maybe a buck or two. I'm keep them both so it doesn't matter.

 

[Bilko]

great condition coin, well done!

 

[RandyNorthridgeca]

n/t

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Very nice Shield Nickel !

 

[Goes4ever]

Are u serious that is your FIRST non clad coin? A superb shape shield nickel.....wow amazing. That nickel is worth far more than your bullet

 

[iskirkra]

Man those are 2 great finds. That shield nickel is in great shape, congratulations. -- Randy

 

[joedirt]

Are u serious that is your FIRST non clad coin? A superb shape shield nickel.....wow amazing. That nickel is worth far more than your bullet

I guess technically no. I have found some pre 1983 copper pennies, but no Indian heads, dimes, nickels, or quarters before 1965. I don't consider finding a 1960 copper penny a big deal, but some might.

I have found several other trinkets, but as far as US legal tender coins go this one is the best I've found so far.

Maybe I could more accurately say: This is my first pre 1900 coin or my first coin that is worth more than a 2011 paper dollar.

I'm in the process of developing better techniques and finding better sites so I'm sure I'll have better success in the future.