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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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Cool find!
Conservation/restoration project?
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Pillar of the Community
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You know it  Unfortunately, Buffalo is AU/UNC but toast. 36-D and not a 3.5. Morgan is an O and should restore nicely. Want to try and preserve as much of the leather toning as possible. Acetone should not change the Obverse orange. Here are some scope pics.     I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorationsDirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccawDirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting |
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Pillar of the Community
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Too bad about the Buffalo. Keep us posted on the conservation of the Morgan. I'm interested to see the results!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Very interesting find for sure!
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Pillar of the Community
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Silver in the ground is always a great find! =)
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Bedrock of the Community
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Very cool! Did this find occur in close proximity to an urban area, or way the heck out there in a Bitterroot watershed?
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Neat find. GL with the restoration on the Morgan.
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Pillar of the Community
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Way the heck out there 1944 - homestead. Given the condition (lack of wear) on the Buff, and that of the Morgan, I'll assume the drop happened 1936 to 1940.
I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorationsDirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccawDirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting |
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Nice find and nice read,thanks for posting. Make sure to post after pics of that Morgan. John1 |
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Fun find indeed. Show us some after pics of the Morgan.
Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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That $1.05 is like losing $23.36 today.
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Excellent find! |
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Pillar of the Community
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Quick update: 1) Buffalo came along better than expected. I'm hesitant to claim 3.5 legs but one of the primary markers (rear leg fading into base) appears to be there so now I wonder. Will post separate thread on that. Still cull/details with pitting on Reverse but surprisingly void of most Reverse Verdigris. 2) Morgan - OMG I never wish leather-based build-up/encrustation on my worst enemy. It is so incredibly difficult to remove and, by far, the hardest restoration I've ever tackled. I'm making progress and will provide updated images when feasible.   |
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Looking good! I hope the Morgan comes along as well. |
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Pillar of the Community
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 looks much better. Hoping you fare well with the Morgan. |
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