Find of the year or find of a lifetime 1809 half cent

[relic ray]

I usually hunt with 3 other people. Two of them
have 20 years each and the third has 45 years hunting. None of them has ever found a half cent. They are calling it the find of the year. Maybe the find of a lifetime.
The day before I found a 1902 barber dime and a 1916 Canadian dime within 20 feet of the half cent.
Here are the pics.
Now the half cent is in lousy condition but enough detail to ID it. I didn't show the reverse of the half cent. Nothing there except the hint of a wreath.

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[Silverstreak]

Nice finds!

 

[relic ray]

I usually hunt with 3 other people. Two of them
have 20 years each and the third has 45 years hunting. None of them has ever found a half cent. They are calling it the find of the year. Maybe the find of a lifetime.
The day before I found a 1902 barber dime and a 1916 Canadian dime within 20 feet of the half cent.
Here are the pics.
Now the half cent is in lousy condition but enough detail to ID it. I didn't show the reverse of the half cent. Nothing there except the hint of a wreath.

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Ok everyone. It has been determined on another forum that this is actually a V nickle and not a half cent. My coin fame has been shattered.

 

[MikeO]

Ah yeah well still some good finds.

 

[Ronstar]

At least it wasnt a button battery with a face on it!!! Lol. No matter, its still a good recovery!!

 

[Spider-F5]

Regardless. those are some nice finds.

F5

 

[Sooper Dave]

Great finds! Some nice old coins there.

 

[Confetrit]

Very nice saves on some Great coins there Relic Ray. Congrat's.