Hey, I thought it might be interesting to see the damaged coins that we all have caused while being careless, especially with an iffy target. I know I have had a few in the last year on decent coins, lets see yours. It's funny, I always refer to the damage as a birthmark, just for fun... Actually trying to hide the shame and disappointment that I feel after the fact. I will post mine also. HH Mike
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Careless recovery results
- Thread starter mcb613
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reltolbert
New member
That hurts, but I've done the same thing.
The 1900 Barber Half was on edge at about seven inches deep. Didn't see the edge
of the coin in low light just after dusk. Sure scratched up the front with me digger.
The 1830 Bust Dime was between two twisted maple tree roots. I pried the roots
apart with my digger expecting to see a wheatie or memorial cent. Scratched the
reverse pretty bad.
Mark
of the coin in low light just after dusk. Sure scratched up the front with me digger.
The 1830 Bust Dime was between two twisted maple tree roots. I pried the roots
apart with my digger expecting to see a wheatie or memorial cent. Scratched the
reverse pretty bad.
Mark
Jason in Enid
Active member
Oh, those are painful to see.
Yep, done a few myself. Last damaged coin wasn't my fault though. Someone had dug for it before, scratching and turning it sideways. Its a balancing act in most locations.... Don't want to scratch but you don't want to dig giant holes. All it takes is co-located targets, or a coin on angle to throw your pinpointing off center.
Yep, done a few myself. Last damaged coin wasn't my fault though. Someone had dug for it before, scratching and turning it sideways. Its a balancing act in most locations.... Don't want to scratch but you don't want to dig giant holes. All it takes is co-located targets, or a coin on angle to throw your pinpointing off center.