My frown just turned upside down!!

[bethisa2j]

It's been a rough couple of weeks regarding "finds" for my treasure hunting outings. Since our little treasures at the 1880's farmhouse, my findings have been rather scarce. No silver at all for 3 weeks now. Uggg! Friday, Saturday, and Sunday was spent at some pretty old places and I had nothing to show for Friday not even a wheat, one "1936" buffalo nickel on Saturday, and skunked completely today. Unbelievable. Rob at least, found a Merc today!!

Rob was all smiley and I was trying to be happy (ha ha ha) just bumming cuz of my slump. While I was getting ready for bed, Rob came upstairs and said - your so called "1936" buffalo nickel is actually a 1913 first year raised ground buffalo nickel and it's in spectacular shape. That really made my day/night!!!! It's funny, when I was trying to read the date ... I saw a 3 and just assumed 1936.

I hope you all have a terriffic week and let's find some silver!!!

Before/After pics: Rob is spectacular at cleaning coins!!! By the way, I will include a picture of one of his great finds the other day. An 1836 hard times token. Wow!!!!

 

[widebody]

[size=large]Ya need to make that coin have a s mint mark. from what i can see you have a variety 1. is that correct? does it have a mint mark? for myself i find the buff nickels are my favorite coins. just the art-work is great. enjoy your finds.

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[JamesBondaka]

Remember,,,,I said "persistence", pays off!

Nice stuff!

 

[Tenspeed]

Beautiful coin! I actually found one of those last year. It was dateless, but I was able to date it from the raised gound.

 

[NebTrac]

Congratulations on a very nice find. Thanks for the story along with it, as well as the pictures.

NebTrac

 

[bethisa2j]

Thanks!! I don't see a minit mark. I did look for one and yes it is a variety 1.

 

[AJ in PA]

Wow! That really would turn a frown upside down. My very first Buff was a 1913 with the mound reverse-yours brought back a very nice memory.
Congrats !! Hope you find many more "Surprises".

 

[badjim]

sweet buff and token congratz

 

[Sooper Dave]

Great job on the Buffalo! That should make you grin! Rob did a very nice job cleaning it up and that is one awesome CW token! Congrats to you both!

 

[kabarcoinin]

Excellent buffalo and token. Dont hardly ever see a buffalo that old in that good of shape!!!