Last November, I dug an 1877 IH cent while using my X-TERRA 705. I figured that would be a "once in a lifetime" event. Tonight, I went to a place that I'd hunted a couple times in the past. Once with the X-TERRA and once with the E-TRAC. On those trips, I'd found one Wheat penny with the X-TERRA and one IH with the E-TRAC. Tonight, using the E-TRAC with the stock coil, I set up with an open screen and began the hunt. As my typical fashion, I will find a "good target" with one group of settings, then switch to others, just to see how they compare. I know some of you think that is nuts. But that is how I learn what settings work best for me, in the sites I hunt. Anyway, I had just switched back to 2-tone ferrous when I got a high ferrous tone surrounded by low tones. (I have to admit it G4E, it jumped out pretty good!) Being a high tone in ferrous 2-tone, I knew the ferrous reading would be 17 or less. A quick look at the TID confirmed the target was a 12-35. Switching to the Conductive mode, open screen, multiple tone, I got the high conductive tone with the same TID of 12 - 35. For the record, I also checked the target in a modified Coin Program, and got the high conductive tone. But not as distinct as in the open screen modes. After pinpointing the "good" target, I dug a plug about 6 inches deep. Scanning the plug, I determined the target was still in the hole. I probed the area with my SunRay probe and gently removed another 3 inches of dirt. Out popped an Indian Head cent. I have to admit, I use to stick all the IH cents in my bag until I got home. But ever since finding that 1877 last fall, I always check the dates! I carefully wiped away some of the dirt and saw the last number of the date was a 7. Getting a little excited, I wet it down and wiped the dirt from the remainder of the date. I thought my heart was going to jump out of my chest when I saw the 1877 on this one. I didn't even stay and hunt. I went back to the truck and tried to take some pictures. I hadn't changed the camera from the last time I used it in video mode, and was so excited I couldn't figure out how to change the settings, I got in the truck and drove home for my other camera.
Attached you will find a picture of how it looked as it come out of the ground. A picture of it and the one I found last November, and had slabbed (didn't want you to think this was the same coin as I found last November) and this one after I rinsed it off. I still need to soak some of the dirt off. But based on what I can see so far, it is even better condition than the one I found last year. And the coin shop insured it for $2300.00 when he sent it to be graded. After I get the rest of the dirt off, I'm headed back to the coin shop to have this one sent in too. Maybe this time I'll send it to NCG as I understand they will assign a grade to dug copper coins. PCGS charged me $70 to certify the other one was "authentic".
Sorry if I sound all excited.
But I had hunted for 37 years and never found an 1877 IH cent. Now I've found two of them in a little over 8 months. What are the odds? Thanks for looking. HH Randy
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Attached you will find a picture of how it looked as it come out of the ground. A picture of it and the one I found last November, and had slabbed (didn't want you to think this was the same coin as I found last November) and this one after I rinsed it off. I still need to soak some of the dirt off. But based on what I can see so far, it is even better condition than the one I found last year. And the coin shop insured it for $2300.00 when he sent it to be graded. After I get the rest of the dirt off, I'm headed back to the coin shop to have this one sent in too. Maybe this time I'll send it to NCG as I understand they will assign a grade to dug copper coins. PCGS charged me $70 to certify the other one was "authentic".
Sorry if I sound all excited.
But I had hunted for 37 years and never found an 1877 IH cent. Now I've found two of them in a little over 8 months. What are the odds? Thanks for looking. HH Randy[attachment 167687 1877IHcentasdugJuly152010.JPG]
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Yep 48 more and you'll have a roll, HA. Unbelievable to find one but 2 within 8 months????
That's going to be a hard thing for me to beat...
-----The only way Patsy & I ever got one of those buggars was by saveing up our clads finds & buying one!----We bought a PCGS slabbed (G-4) for $600 three years ago.---Took a lot of dimes & quarters to pay for it.-----I'd LOVE to find one like you did! -------Del
After all one 1877 should be enough for anyone
I always figure if I ever find one it will be ate up with cancer and both of yours are in spectacular dug condition.Have you considered buying some lottery tickets