Surprise Find

[Coinseeker 78]

Went to a farm field for the first time on 10/28/08. My MXT with the 9.50 was finding a lot of iron and shotgun shell casings. Suddenly I got a VDI of a quarter. I dug and used my pinpointer to find the coin. There enclosed in a clump of earth was a nice green patina large coin. Thinking it might be a large cent I gave it a closer inspection. To my surprise I see it is a large cent but it looked different. Upon further inspection I discovered that I had an 1882 Canadian large cent. That sure made my day. The coin is in better shape than the photo's indicate.I will be back hunting that plot of land again.

 

[Hillbilly Bob]

Very nice find, great job. Hunting the area again would be a good idea. That is the first one I have seen, thanks for posting it.

 

[ohio fred]

n/t

 

[Nancy-IL]

Love the coin! And it's in good shape also. Isn't it amazing how those old cents turn such a pretty green. :angry: Sure wish there was a way to get it off and not damage the coin in any way. I bet you'll be returning to the field soon. Good luck and keep us posted. Thanks for sharing and I wish you the best of luck, Nancy

 

[BarberBill]

Very nice surprise. Good for ya!
BB

 

[fishes02]

Super find, keep us posted on your return trip, and good luck

/Cliff

 

[Joel-Winnipeg]

1882 H Canadian penny Mintage 4,ooo,ooo
VG-8 $2.00
MS-63 $250.00
I found a 1918 this summer in a .school field .