Last few hunts, seated quarter, sterling cufflink, few other keepers

pcgs69

Condensing the last three hunts into one post. The highlight is an 1854 seated quarter, also got a cool dragon cufflink, merc, three wartime nickels, neat lead axe, couple flat buttons. May have also gotten at least a 1909-S Lincoln. Need to verify the S and check for vdb but don't want to clean it! Afraid of what could happen.

Bayard1908

I've never found a Seated coin and would be happy even with a worn one like that. I wonder how long Seated coins stayed in circulation. My grandfather claimed that he pulled some half dimes from circulation during the Depression.

Definitely looks like an S on that cent. I wouldn't do anything but soak that coin in olive oil or mineral oil. It looks fragile enough that any rubbing might remove the date and/or mintmark. I've dug more than a few dateless wheat cents.

ricko

Nice finds.... that cuff link is cool.... I would hold the cent under hot, running water for a while...no rubbing though.... then rinse in alcohol..... check the results... if more needed, go with the olive oil.. it is a long process, but it could be worth it. Cheers, RickO

Treashunt

@pcgs69 said:
Condensing the last three hunts into one post. The highlight is an 1854 seated quarter, also got a cool dragon cufflink, merc, three wartime nickels, neat lead axe, couple flat buttons. May have also gotten at least a 1909-S Lincoln. Need to verify the S and check for vdb but don't want to clean it! Afraid of what could happen.

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Purfrock

Very nice finds! Hope you find VDB on that cent!

metalmeister

Neat finds! I need to get out more often.

Treashunt

clean that reverse!
Lets see the VDB!
Good luck

AUandAG

That axe is for honing toothpicks.

bob;)

ricko

Of course, doesn't everyone have a toothpick honing tool??? Cheers, RickO