First Finds Of 2015

[Dan(NM)]

Took the Explorer 2 with the Joey coil to an old abandoned high school near my house to try to drum up a few things. This school has been pounded over the years by myself and a few other guys. I deciced to dig targets based on sound only and not TDI as the trash is extreme, 3-4 targets per swing. The pocket knife was the first decent find at about 10", sounded good, but read bad. Next came the half dollar, it was a mixed signal with iron tones on both side with hint of s high tone in between. I had to wiggle the coil to get a half way decent sound. The cursor hit a third of the way up the right hand side, but would jump to the top left if I didn't wiggle over the semi high tone. I cut the plug about 5 inches deep, the half was on edge, I was shocked where the cursor was hitting on the screen. It never went top right at all. Not one of the target registered "good" on the meter, but I was only going by a somewhat repeatable tone. All in all, not a bad way the start the first day of the year.

 

[Digger62864]

Wow, very nice finds for less than 24 hrs into the new year! Can't beat BIG Silver, especially starting the year off with it!

 

[msareborn]

Nice job! Better than I got today. I did get battery money though.

 

[Ytcoinshooter]

Congrats ! You wasted No time wasted in putting up something really good in 2015. Nice to see an early date Walker. I remember many 1918 "S" half dollars were still in circulation in the early '60's because it was a common date, I've dug a couple too. The pic isn't too clear but it looks pretty decent, sure would like a peek at the reverse, I wouldn't be surprised if it's from 'Frisco.
Nice Sterling trinkets too!
HH - Bruce

 

[togg77]

When that Walker was lost the kid could probably have gone to the movies,got popcorn,coke and had change. In the 50's with the quarter I made for weekly chores I could go to the only airconditioned movie in town have a popcorn and coke.Those were the days.

 

[butch in pa]

Some great finds there. Congrats on that. I sure am hoping for some warmer and less windy weather soon here in penna.

 

[lewisp]

Hi all, I am new to this site and looking forward to sharing information and finds with you all. My wife bought me a minelab etrac for Christmas to either get me fit or to get me out from under her feet, not sure which .
I've had minelabs in the past but this one is fantastic, on my first day out, I found a medal from 1929, it was given to people to commemorate catholic emancipation in Ireland. Its in ok condition. I also found a button with a pearl design on it and a few other bits and bobs, a few buckles etc. Still getting used to the Etrac but looking forward to reading and sharing my finds with you all...happy new year! Lewis in Dublin, Ireland

 

[bootyhoundpa]

Nice finds from what sounds like a tough spot to hunt..great job...

 

[Dan(NM)]

I'm heading back there after I get my XP Deus next week and if it will separate a little bit better than the Explorer.

 

[3RINGER]

Silver count already started, WTG!

 

[Dan(NM)]

I'm going back over the same areas as soon as I get my XP Deus, just to see if the iron was hiding some more goodies.