Dayton Diggers On The Hunt

[Bell-Two]

We had a little group hunt today, Doug, Paul and his brother Bill met up early this morning to hunt an old park that is tucked away in an old neighborhood. Did not do much there but clad. We decided to try out another park and had a bit more success, Doug got a wheat and a silver ring. After digging a lot of deep clad we went to the

 

[wvrick]

Nice Finds! Congratulations! and a great video.

 

[Goes4ever]

Good hunt Tony, thanks for sharing

 

[Derrelld]

Thanks for the vid Tony! The indian was sweet I want to get out and hunt more with you guys. What day did you guys go? I drove back to Indiana on Sat and was able to sneak out a handful of wheats and a few silver, I posted them on the explorer forum.
Take care
Hope to see you soon!

 

[NebTrac]

Thanks for the great video Tony! You guys always make me smile. Congratulations on all the finds and 'specially to Doug on that awesome IH.

By the way. Could you please go ahead and keep all your junk and film it. I've personally never seen junk and want to know what some looks like....????


NebTrac

 

[DrBobinMO]

Great finds and video!!! Thanks for sharing!!

 

[Hawkeye Jim]

Nice digs..........you don't see to many of the older Indians dug...........WTG & HH........Hawkeye Jim.

 

[Bell-Two]

It turns out the 1864 Indian Head is the rare L version! The following is notes about the L version.

Designer James Barton Longacre finally received credit for the design of the Indian Head Cent (five years after its introduction!) when the tiny letter "L" was placed on the lower ribbon on the front of the coin. With an estimated mintage of 5,000,000 pieces, the 1864-L is widely recognized as one of the most important varieties in the series. The 1864-L has a distinct, pointed bust so that even low-grade coins with the "L" worn off can be easily identified. The 1864-L is scarce in Uncirculated condition and Proof examples are among the rarest of all United States coins.

The finest Uncirculated "L on Ribbon" Brown examples graded by PCGS are 2 MS-65BN's. The finest Uncirculated "L on Ribbon" Red-Brown examples graded by PCGS are 2 MS-66RB's. The finest Uncirculated "L on Ribbon" Red examples graded by PCGS are 3 MS-66RD's.

The finest Proof "L on Ribbon" Brown example graded by PCGS is a single PR-45BN. The finest Proof "L on Ribbon" Red-Brown example graded by PCGS is a single PR-66RB. The finest Proof "L on Ribbon" Red examples graded by PCGS are 2 PR-64RD's.

Significant examples:
PCGS graded MS-65 Red. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson Collection, Part I", February 16, 18-20, 2001, lot 1093, illustrated, where it was described as follows: "Bronze, with "L"

 

[niterider_58]

Hice hunt guys, love that old indian, awesome find.

 

[Bell-Two]

You never seen junk Neb? Haven't dug many Zincolns eh!