Capped bust half to a crisp

[fastfrank]

I was at the Colonial field here in town. First find was a compass, I think it is sterling. It's engraved " E.S. DECEMBER 25,1898.

My other find was a half dollar that obviously had been in a fire. You can only just make out a bust facing left and on the reverse some arrows from the eagle's foot

 

[fastfrank]

I was at the Colonial field here in town. First find was a compass, I think it is sterling. It's engraved " E.S. DECEMBER 25,1898.View attachment 586485
My other find was a half dollar that obviously had been in a fire. You can only just make out a bust facing left and on the reverse some arrows from the eagle's footView attachment 586482View attachment 586483View attachment 586485View attachment 586486

 

[diggin4clad]

Nice compass but too bad about the coin being in the fire.

 

[M40bnk]

interesting finds too bad the silver has fire damage.

 

[Tom_in_CA]

Now you gotta go out and find a candy apple clean perfect capped bust half

 

[fastfrank]

Now you gotta go out and find a candy apple clean perfect capped bust half

Gonna try

 

[GroundSweeper]

That compass is awesome! I'd be pretty fn happy with a cripsy bust half Congrats on the great site and finds!

 

[metaladdict]

I like the old script on the compass.
Sad about the coin.

 

[The Rebel]

Love those finds Frank. The coin sure had some weight to it.

 

[fastfrank]

Love those finds Frank. The coin sure had some weight to it.

Had a great time out with you on Saturday, as always,buddy. Next time will be EPIC

 

[too_pointer]

Had a great time out with you on Saturday, as always,buddy. Next time will be EPIC

Good job Frank, curious as to how that half rang up, awful crispy,

 

[fastfrank]

Good job Frank, curious as to how that half rang up, awful crispy,

Like a coke can,but tighter

 

[hoser]

Still very cool finds. You did good on these.

 

[Saker]

Nice finds. That compass is sweet!

 

[chillforlife]

Love that compass. I love finding items with a history. It'd be cool to know where it's been. Awesome find.

 

[jack&jill]

What a amazing pair of recoveries Frank. The Compass by itself would be and is a very significant find. Now throw in a Capped Bust Half Dollar even in the condition it is in would be nothing short of a dream come true. Huge congrats on what in my eyes are eyepoppers. Trapper

 

[fastfrank]

What a amazing pair of recoveries Frank. The Compass by itself would be and is a very significant find. Now throw in a Capped Bust Half Dollar even in the condition it is in would be nothing short of a dream come true. Huge congrats on what in my eyes are eyepoppers. Trapper

Thanks Trapper, I got a good spot.

 

[MikeyTwoTimes]

Christmas compass!

 

[TerryEastTexas]

Excellent! very nice finds.

 

[Tpmetal]

That compass is amazing