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I got my coin back from NGC today. As is the case with 99.9% of dug coins it is marked "damaged". You would really need to use a high powered loupe to see anything wrong with this coin, but I was expecting it to be details only. I was hoping for AU, but it came back XF, which is still awesome! It was also certified to be the rare LM-3 variety. If not for the damage, this coin lists in the price guide at $5800.
Hey Neil, Glad your coin came back and as genuine.....never a question by anyone around here! I sell a lot of Early American Coinage and as time goes on, supply gets put in long term holdings, more people concentrate on these types of coins, and demand is forcing prices up on attractive coins that have compromises of this sort. Bet you will see this be a good coin for you long term. It may not have the same pricing of it's "problem free" brethren.... but it will still increase in value proportionately to them.
As I recall you were adamant about NOT submitting your treasure for authentication and grading. I'm glad that you reconsidered and sent it to NGC (as I'm sure you are too).
GREAT find, GREAT coin and it's accurately graded.
It may be difficult to top that find but if anyone can, YOU can!!
As I recall you were adamant about NOT submitting your treasure for authentication and grading. I'm glad that you reconsidered and sent it to NGC (as I'm sure you are too).
GREAT find, GREAT coin and it's accurately graded.
It may be difficult to top that find but if anyone can, YOU can!!
As NW1886 has implied, the market is strong for coins of this nature. If you are registered with Heritage Auctions you will be able to view past auction results of similarly graded specimens. However you decide to sell it I'm sure that your coin will garner considerable interest. Best of luck and...
Damaged..... Yeah sure over 200 years old and lightly circulated is what it should say. How do they get damaged from the darkened toning? Maybe you should have removed some of the toning with lemon juice or something...:clsoedeyes:
This has got to be by far the best coin I have seen recovered with a metal detector.
I've personally only seen two other dug flowing hair half dimes since I started detecting in 1986. I have also held the only Higley copper that was proven to be dug. That was found by a friend and club member who search approximate 18 years for it by researching Higley and theareas he farmed.
I'd never sell that until I were to liquidate all my collectible holdings at an advanced age, in declining health. At least having it slabbed it becomes more of a liquid asset should you decide to do so.
A big fat congrats! Sure would like some of that karma to rub off this way. I'm happy for ya.
I've personally only seen two other dug flowing hair half dimes since I started detecting in 1986. I have also held the only Higley copper that was proven to be dug. That was found by a friend and club member who search approximate 18 years for it by researching Higley and theareas he farmed.
I'd never sell that until I were to liquidate all my collectible holdings at an advanced age, in declining health. At least having it slabbed it becomes more of a liquid asset should you decide to do so.
A big fat congrats! Sure would like some of that karma to rub off this way. I'm happy for ya.
Thanks, YT! Your friend's Higley find is impressive! I have been researching a similar coin, Mark Newby's St. Patrick Halfpenney. It was the first legal tender in the colonies, and it has been said it was once a common coin... even into the 1800's! I have disputed the popularity of the coin's use in the colonies, as I only know of ONE being dug, and that was more than 10 years back. Mark Newby brought hundreds of thousands to New Jersey in the 1680's. His estate was only a few miles from my home. If these coins ever made it into circulation I will find one!
Niel, the St. Patrick half penny is another holy Grail. Good luck, I've been into early American numismatics for as long as I can remember. I'll elaborate on that higley saying my friend researched all the land holdings and leases Higley held. My
Quite a bit has remained farmland.
every time I see your 1795 dime.
