Centennial Dime

[dgc]

Went back to the pasture I've been hunting and found a Centennial Seated Liberty dime (S mint mark). It is in very good condition except for a couple of nicks on the rim. The square nail was in the hole with it about 4" away.

 

[Crispy Critter]

Man, I need to find one of those. Yours is a beauty.

 

[in the woods]

That's really nice. Congratulations
Tin Pan Man

 

[NebTrac]

That's absolutely a great find! Congratulations and thanks for the pictures!

NebTrac

 

[dgc]

Thanks guys. Oddly this coin reads 12-41 on my E-Trac. I've got another one (1889) that I found back in 1988 that reads 12-44. I can't attribute the difference to the coin being worn down since it is in such good shape. Anybody ever run into a coin that reads "off the mark" for no apparent reason?

 

[NebTrac]

Thanks guys. Oddly this coin reads 12-41 on my E-Trac. I've got another one (1889) that I found back in 1988 that reads 12-44. I can't attribute the difference to the coin being worn down since it is in such good shape. Anybody ever run into a coin that reads "off the mark" for no apparent reason?

I wouldn't doubt that you could attribute that to the nail "swaying" the numbers. I've had a really really worn barber that was shallow all by itself that read 12-41 or 42 (can't recall) that I'd a sworn it was a wheat.

NebTrac

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Nice !

 

[dgc]

Thanks guys. Oddly this coin reads 12-41 on my E-Trac. I've got another one (1889) that I found back in 1988 that reads 12-44. I can't attribute the difference to the coin being worn down since it is in such good shape. Anybody ever run into a coin that reads "off the mark" for no apparent reason?

I wouldn't doubt that you could attribute that to the nail "swaying" the numbers. I've had a really really worn barber that was shallow all by itself that read 12-41 or 42 (can't recall) that I'd a sworn it was a wheat.

NebTrac

No it reads 12-41 in the air, after digging Neb.

 

[utahshovelhead]

Wow that dime is beautiful.

 

[NebTrac]

Thanks guys. Oddly this coin reads 12-41 on my E-Trac. I've got another one (1889) that I found back in 1988 that reads 12-44. I can't attribute the difference to the coin being worn down since it is in such good shape. Anybody ever run into a coin that reads "off the mark" for no apparent reason?

I wouldn't doubt that you could attribute that to the nail "swaying" the numbers. I've had a really really worn barber that was shallow all by itself that read 12-41 or 42 (can't recall) that I'd a sworn it was a wheat.

NebTrac

No it reads 12-41 in the air, after digging Neb.

I see. Have to say that I think the barber maybe read like a wheat in the air too. Must've dropped something into the silver pot when they melted that batch is all I can figure. That's what keeps me digging memorial anywhere I hunt. I was at a school awhile back and had already dug 3 or 4 memorials, typical 38's and hit a couple more 38's and started to bypass them and though "you better not". Turned out to be the token I posted last Sunday. There were 3 within 3 feet...100 year old tokens less than 3 inches. I keep learning my lesson each time I go hunting. I hope no one bypass's wheats after reading your post DGC!

NebTrac

 

[Derrelld]

Great Find!

 

[dgc]

I see. Have to say that I think the barber maybe read like a wheat in the air too. Must've dropped something into the silver pot when they melted that batch is all I can figure. That's what keeps me digging memorial anywhere I hunt. I was at a school awhile back and had already dug 3 or 4 memorials, typical 38's and hit a couple more 38's and started to bypass them and though "you better not". Turned out to be the token I posted last Sunday. There were 3 within 3 feet...100 year old tokens less than 3 inches. I keep learning my lesson each time I go hunting. I hope no one bypass's wheats after reading your post DGC!

NebTrac

It was kind of an eye opener for me Neb. In the open fields I've been hunting I dig every non-ferrous target so it doesn't matter there. I don't think I'll ever trust the numbers such that I could be selective between copper cents and silver. They are just too close and there are too many external variables that can cause the numbers to overlap. Anyway, this dime and the 1/2 Reals I have dug sure "lowered" my "could be silver" range.

 

[Digger]

Nice recovery of a beautiful coin. As to the TID variations, it happens. Even when rechecking them later, in the air. I've had two coins with identical dates, and what appears to be the same amout of wear, can vary a digit or two on the conductive scale. And even occassionally, on the ferrous side. I don't know if it can be attributed to the "impurities" in the silver or what. But those folks who dig only the targets with the "standard" TID are surely missing some good finds. Congrats! HH Randy

 

[dgc]

As to the TID variations, it happens. Even when rechecking them later, in the air. I've had two coins with identical dates, and what appears to be the same amout of wear, can vary a digit or two on the conductive scale. And even occassionally, on the ferrous side. I don't know if it can be attributed to the "impurities" in the silver or what.

Thanks Randy. Good to know others have seen variations in TIDs on similar coins.