Scavenger Hunt

[OhioCoinHunter]

Today I met with a group of treasure hunters in Columbus, Ohio for a scavenger hunt sponsored by our club, the Central Ohio Metal Detecting Assn (COMDA). For those who don't know, a scavenger hunt is where detectorists get points to win prizes by finding various items on a list...like pull tabs, screw caps, nails, bullets, clad coins, silver coins - pretty much everything counts. Normally I unload junk every chance I get. However I kept it all. It didn't take long for my pouch to get full. I managed to find 9 clad quarters, two wheat cents and other modern coins. My best finds were a corroded copper ring and a 1900 Barber dime in outstanding condition. It was only one inch deep. I even won a prize - a set of silver cuff links made from 1878 Seated Liberty quarters.

Finds (minus the trash)

Barber Dime
It was only one inch deep.

Here are the cuff links made from Seated Liberty quarters.

Here's a 6 minute video from the hunt:
[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cdf3CYllgLE[/video]

Happy Hunting!
Dan

 

[LabradorBob]

Nice job at the hunt,sounds like fun.
Very nice dime, and love the cufflinks!

LabradorBob

 

[Goes4ever]

congrats Dan, awesome barber! those cufflinks are SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.............sure wish you'd accept my invitation and come hunt with me!

 

[Bell-Two]

Great hunt Dan, that is a really nice Barber and those cufflinks are outstanding are they antique? If you get a chance go hunting with Goes4ever, he finds the greatest places to hunt, due to a lot of research and work, and is such an outstanding friend!

 

[OhioCoinHunter]

Thanks, guys. That is, without a doubt, the nicest Barber dime I've ever found. It's amazing how nice some silver coins are after resting in the soil for over 100 years. I would like to go hunting with you, Terry. I'm free next Saturday, November 13th. All I need is an address to plug in my gps and a time to meet that's good for you.

 

[UtahRich]

That is a tremendous looking Barber Dime. Don't get very many that look that nice.

Great job.


Rich (Utah)

 

[NebTrac]

Great hunt Dan. Thanks for taking us along on your COMDA scavenger hunt. I've never even heard of a deal like that, but its interesting. I'll sure admit, I think I'd like those cufflinks over a gold piece. They sure are neat!

NebTrac

 

[Terra1959]

Dan

That is the nicest detector found barber I have seen
Congratulations
Love your work mate

T59

 

[niterider_58]

Awesome barber dime nice hunt.