30 years and a new first for me.....:clapping:

[Larry (IL)]

Bust dimes are a rare find in this part of the Midwest but persistence paid off.. A buddy and I hunted a field where a settlement was in the 1840's - 50's but pretty much dried up when the iron horse came through the countryside about 10 miles away.

In addition to the 1827 Bust dime, I dug a 1850 LC and a silver disk the size of a half dime but worn so smooth I can't tell for sure what it was. The field picture is my hunting buddy, McLucky............ he found a real old ring there with the stones still intact.

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[jas415]

Just a guess but I think the small silver is a 1/2 Reale. And, excellent finds!!

 

[Mason Jarr]

That's awesome Larry! Congrats on some great finds.

 

[Big Boys Hobbies]

Nice hunt Larry! Is that a spoon?

 

[Larry (IL)]

What is left of a spoon/fork Bart, a couple of those were found, none were silver. (That is the top part)

 

[GKMan]

very nice find! Congratulations Larry

 

[D&P-OR]

WOW, great finds Larry & it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy!---Those are coins that a lot of us (me for sure) are still hoping to find someday.----Congrats!

 

[Larry (IL)]

Thanks Del.

 

[Southwind]

After 30 years any first is a reason to celebrate. Congrats on a great find.

 

[Larry (IL)]

I think you are right Jerry. I measured the diameter and in it's worn state, it is 16 mm which rules out the half dime and three cent piece. I did find a faint block R which would be in the right place in DEI.GRATIA on a half Real. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[rsarge1]

awesome hunt wtg

 

[Digger]

Congrats Larry. Nicely done. Let's see.......same detector......field looks similar to those I hunt........I find old spoons, reeds and various other "homestead" items......... all I'm lacking is the Bust coin
Might call for a trip "back east" someday.

HH Randy

 

[Larry (IL)]

Thanks Randy, you know my number.

 

["Dr.Tones"]

Whoa! Great find!

 

[lse450cc]

very nice find! Congratulations!!!!!!!

 

[chadwick]

Outstanding

 

[JamesBondaka]

Nice to find something old that is new .....to you! congrats

 

[laplander]

Sweet stuff Larry!! I had the same experience last spring it only took me 40 years to get my first bust in north Mo. My buddy got the holed half dime though lol

 

[MikeO]

Congratulations Larry on your first.
I would hit that field many more times over without a doubt.
I am sure it will not be your last.

 

[GateKeeper]

That's awesome Larry. Christmas came early for you.