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Headed back somewhere close that I had hunted before as family is coming in to visit.
I pretty much feel all the great coins have been dug by me a Wil years ago but, I thought I would take a gander.
I was able to get 2 more Silver Quarters and 12 wheat's but, nothing really great.
The one picture is a vinyl/plastic change purse that when dug was rusted close by the snap. I could tell there where coins in it but, did not know what kind.
It still had a key attached to it and something else that had become a chunk of rust. Inside was 6 wheat's.
Here is the lil purse thing pic below and then one of my quarters still in the clump from the whole.

Short hunt but, good hunt and fun.

I am going to be cutting back on my posting as I think it might be getting old.

I wish everyone a great weekend and thanks if you are checking out the post.

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Detecting since 1979
Findmall Member since 2000
Started out with a 840 VLF/TR. Then I have owned a 5900, 6000Di, 6000Di Pro, XLT and a DFX, CZ6 CZ6a, CZ7.
Started using in 2000 with a XS . Then I have used and owned the XS-S, SE.
I currently still swing my XS-II I bought late 2002 and have a SE-Pro as a back-up. I also have some coils and use the Sun-Ray X1 probe and DetectorPro "Grey Ghost Originals"

Favorite find ever a 1834 Half Dime (14 years ago)
Oldest coin ever found a 1734 Real (10 years ago)

A yard that produced Seated, Two Center, SLQ and more.
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1799195,1799195
Oldest coin of 2012 hunting season a 1786 Real.
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1661614,1661614
An amazing day that scratched one of the bucket list with an 1857 Flying Eagle Cent.
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1795264,1795264



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/06/2012 04:45PM by MikeO.

That constitutes great in my book ... I'd take that any day. Nice finds !

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2013 digs :

Silver - 3
Wheats - 11

Northern Minnesota
Minelab Explorer SE Pro
Garrett AT Pro

Thanks Dave, yes as far as getting Silver that is something I like and opening up a mystery coin holder was fun for sure but, I am a old copper fan at heart I think.
Call me odd but, digging up Indians is probably my favorite next to Large Cents. Many people dont dig the Indians especially if it was hunted 10+ years ago.
Thanks for your kind words.

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Detecting since 1979
Findmall Member since 2000
Started out with a 840 VLF/TR. Then I have owned a 5900, 6000Di, 6000Di Pro, XLT and a DFX, CZ6 CZ6a, CZ7.
Started using in 2000 with a XS . Then I have used and owned the XS-S, SE.
I currently still swing my XS-II I bought late 2002 and have a SE-Pro as a back-up. I also have some coils and use the Sun-Ray X1 probe and DetectorPro "Grey Ghost Originals"

Favorite find ever a 1834 Half Dime (14 years ago)
Oldest coin ever found a 1734 Real (10 years ago)

A yard that produced Seated, Two Center, SLQ and more.
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1799195,1799195
Oldest coin of 2012 hunting season a 1786 Real.
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1661614,1661614
An amazing day that scratched one of the bucket list with an 1857 Flying Eagle Cent.
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1795264,1795264

when silver peeks it's head out of a clump or clod like that

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Here's the link to my field test post containing over 60 different hunts of various coil tests...comparisons...nicer finds...etc..:
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1055627,1055627#msg-1055627

Been swingin' the coil since 1972
Started out in 1972 with a Jetco Detector...then the late 70's with a Whites 6000....then in 1981 went to a Bounty Hunter VLF TR 840...then in the early 1980's I went to a Whites 6000 Di Pro...mid 80's I went to a Whites Eagle II SL...Late 80's/Early 90's I went to the Whites XLT...1990's I used the Fisher CZ5, CZ6, CZ7, 7aPro, and CZ70Pro...Started using Minelabs in 1999
with a brief stint on the Musketeer while also using the CZ's...then in 2002 I switched to the Minelab Explorers and currently use an Explorer 2, SE, SEPro, and E-trac with an arsenal of coils

Here's the story of my BEST FIND EVER.:
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,876944,876944#msg-876944

"Metal detecting is an escape for me and allows me to find some much needed peace and solace.
Being able to clear my head...even if only for that short while...is much more meaningful than any amount of finds that end up in my pouch" "Quote ME"

Great hunt...........I'm with Bryce, I've never gotten tired of seeing the silver edge etc. of a coin in the dirt. It really gets me going in the search mode! Detecting is a super duper blood pumping hobby!



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/06/2012 08:48PM by TwoRivers.

Nice finds Mike. Just because you are able to get out and make some nice finds doesn't mean we are getting tired of you posting your finds. That's what this forum is all about and I hope you keep on posting and keep on inspiring the rest of to get off our butts and get out as well. HH.

Eddie