2008 better finds and totals.......

[Mike from MI "Iron Brigade"]

2008 better finds

Coins:

Wheats - 79
Indians - 9
Large Cents - 4 1850, 1852, 1842 Canada, 1902 Canada
Buffs - 2
V's - 4
Silver war nickels - 1
Silver Rosies - 4
Mercs - 7
barber dimes - 3
Silver Washington Qtrs - 2
Barber Qtrs - 1

Foriegn coins - Canada, Brazil, Ireland
Sac Dollars - 3

Tokens:

Old Vicksburg MI Masons token
1854 Grand Rapids MI token
1863 Lowell MI Civil War store card (rare less than 10 known)
Battle Creek MI token ( Only known example - As rare as they come)

Jewelry:

47 rings
4 gold - 10K white with real diamond, 10K with large marquis Amethyst stone, Large 14K with 74 stones,
18K wide wedding band.
9 silver
4 older gold plated
1 stainless laser cut out
29 misc including several old rings and a 1934 Chicago worlds fair ring.

17 pendants incuding 2 old silver and a 14K large one with necklace returned to a happy owner.
11 ear rings - 2 silver
2 bracelets - 1 gold
1 Necklace - 14K heavy gold necklace with a large 14K pendant returned to owner.
4 watches, one nice ladies watch still running

Relics

Many Civil War bullets etc.... found in Virginia. Highlights were two CW bullets found in a known Iron Brigade camp.

3 - dog tags 1989, 1916, 1911
2 - 1800's hotel tags

Tons of other relics, doo-dads, etc...

Many of my hunts were very short, so I would have liked to have gotten out more often and for longer times.
My Indians, silver, and wheats were down, but 4 Large Cents was a better number, 47 rings is my best ring year ever, and my best finds and highlights were
Returning that gold necklace and pendant to the nice lady from Moscow Russia, finding two rare tokens, Finding two Civil War bullets in the Iron Brigade camp, and most of all hunting with many people who I have not hunted with before. I am blessed!

Necklace return:
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4 best rings:
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[gobble-gobble]

Thats some GREAT finds Mike, Hopeing you do better in 2009. God Bless you & your in the New Year

 

[Mike Chgo area]

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[steve in so la]

You sure got a variety of things, love the old history. Steve in so az

 

[dobbie]

did ya find anything to find for 09? lol. HH

 

[Anonymous]

That is why I call you a professional....even with short hunts you do terrific with the nice, old finds of coins, rings and etc. I wouldn't have done well at all compared to your finds had I went here in our area! I don't water hunt! With high gas prices, I couldn't have driven very far to older places which are too dangerous for a woman, especially alone! Love the beautiful rings and you are blessed, indeed, Mike, me son! I hope 2009 is better for you to get out more and more finds than 2008! May God Bless with the best of health for you and your family! God is gooood! Give Him praise and glory for all He does in your lives, for even in the trying trials of life, we grow closer to Him as we seek His help more and more! Ma Betty

 

[malaquin]

Now I know what a master detector is capable of. Well brother and may the next season be even better.

 

[Greg from Mi.]

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[dobbie]

i meant did u Leave anything to find in 09. meaning you did very well..hahaha I am such a dork..

 

[Mike from MI "Iron Brigade"]

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[Mike from MI "Iron Brigade"]

Grasshopper you will do very well!

 

[Hotcz70]

And as for the large cents.....well....you finished 4 ahead of me for the year
I remember that one sweet rare token you found too. That is a find of a lifetime.

 

[Pete in MI]

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[Jeff SC]

You don't look like the Wax on wax off guy oh, Grasshopper you will do very well!
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[Goes4ever]

great totals and super finds Mike!