My first barber dime:clapping:

[megatorque]

I went to the ballpark this morning , grass was wet so i hit the clay infield ( easy to dig) ( easy to fill) second dig I found this about 8-9 inches down . was ringing 87-98 . Boom ! the detail is so good looks like he lost it the day he got it from the bank !

 

[megatorque]

So I just got back from that same park , I was blessed with finding me another first ! 1905 liberty "v" nickle ! If anyone knows how to clean up that green tint it carries without ruining the value Id love to hear your suggestions ! I made a nice little picture of the stuff I pulled from that park . barber dime , v nickle , 2 wheaties , a bullet , 830 silver cross , bronze jesus , locket , and 22 shell casing . Good thing I dig pennies otherwise that silver neckpiece would still be buried , rang up a strong 80-81 .

 

[Turak]

I would suggest taking a look at the following video....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbuiV3RJou0

I have tried the following (rated from the MOST forgiving to the LEAST forgiving);

Dry tumbling - Vibratory tumbler using walnut and corncob media. Works OK. Won't clean everything off with copper. Works pretty good with silver. Slow, but VERY forgiving and hard to really damage a coin.
Ultrasound - Works pretty good. Fairly forgiving, although pitting can be a problem.

The following two methods are the most likely to damage an item if done incorrectly;

Electrolysis - Good for HEAVY scale. Pitting is a DEFINITE PROBLEM using this method. Lower voltages 9v-10v are a bit better.
Chemicals - Can work OK. Have to be REAL careful, pitting, staining, and stripping are problems. This is one of those areas that you will either have GREAT results or HORRIBLE or BOTH results depending on the circumstances.

Now I figure I will give wet tumbling with stainless steel jewelry media using rock tumbler like shown in the video a try.

I would say what many others say... If it appears to be of any MAJOR VALUE, you would be better off to take it and have it PROFESSIONALLY cleaned by someone who specializes in cleaning valuable coins/jewelry.

It really is possible to turn an extremely valuable coin or jewelry into junk by cleaning it incorrectly.

 

[fongu]

Congratulations. Barber coins of any kind are on my wish list.

 

[upnorth]

Wonderful finds bud.

 

[megatorque]

thanks guys !

 

[John-Edmonton]

Hope it's the first of many to follow....

 

[megatorque]

thanks john !

 

[broadestpower]

Congrats, nice finds I so wanted one I bought one still waiting on finding also.

 

[megatorque]

Back at my mother in laws house today ! New oldie find for me 1890 liberty nickle and 1897 Indian head pennie on the same hole .