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Today's finds, My Oldest coin yet!! 1865 Indian Head

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silverman

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Had a great hunt today. Went to this little church. it was just going to be a short spot on the way the an old public watering hole I had found. About 15 minuted into the hunt, I get a good repeatable signal from approx 6" down. It's partially fried, but I can make an 1865 date on an Indian Head Penny! Needles to say, I decided to stick around. I must say, this was the 1st day I used my Predator Tools Raptor, and it is AMAZING. It was the most effortless digging I've ever had. I may retire the old model 85. Anyway, I get another strong signal near the IH I had just dug, and out popes an old knife (Think it is a Case, found another one latter. A little smaller than the 1st knife, but same handle and everything.) Later in the day came an 1893 IH (in great condition by the way) a 1945 Merc., a Barber dime so worn I can't make out anything by the design on the back, and 5 wheaties. This spot is promising. I've only covered about 1/3 of the grounds, and know there has got to be more old silver. I am thankful I had a beautiful 52 degree day here in Illinois to enjoy my favorite hobby.
 
That's exciting! I can't wait to see what else you find there.
 
Thanks Idaho PRB. No telling what may be there. May have to use a smaller coil than I used today due to the iron around the church. These finds were made approx. 30-40 yards from the actual church, so can't wait to see what was left from the higher traffic areas.
Thanks for posting
 
That was a good hunt and I bet there is more good stuff there. Each time you find your oldest coin it is exciting. Let us know what else you find there. HH Randy
 
Congratulations on the old IH! That's the year, make and model for my oldest coin as well. Thanks for the pictures and the story.

NebTrac
 
"Silverman" Now I'm not wanting to know your secret spot but I to am from Illinois and was just wandering what part of the state you live in. I live in central Illinois just south of Springfield.

Got out for a while this afternoon and found a couple clad dimes, a couple copper memorials, and a very hard earned 1947 silver Rossie, also a fired 45 caliber bullet. It appeared to be very old but it was in a residential area so I was surprised to find it. ( hunted 3 hrs to get those few finds). My hearing isn't to good and I had a lot of problems with the sounds. Turns out some how my sounds settings got changed from normal to long and it about drove my hearing aids nuts. Unfortunately because of my hearing if I don't have everything set just right I have a lot of trouble telling the changes in pitch. Also had to put up with a city Police Officer and a County Mountie checking us out as I was on posted property, but we were smart enough to get permission in writing. I always call the local police before going in there and this is the only time I've been checked out.

You got some nice finds there, hope we get a chance to get out a few more time before the ground freezes solid. Rick "IL"
 
Real nice finds !
 
Thanks tippyhound. I'm in the Southeastern tip, bordering Indiana. Have family in Springfield, you're about 4-4 1/2 hrs North. As far as sound, I like cond., multi tones, normal. I also use Black Widow. I have some hearing loss, and this really helps me hear everything. Also keeps out surrounding sounds.
 
That spot is really producing . congrats! :thumbup:

HH all
 
Yes, that was a great day! Thats funny cause my oldest coin is a 1867 Indian. I've got to beat that soon, Im to embarassed to admit how long that has stood.
aaron
 
Thanks Dr. Bill, This spot sure is a good one. Exceeded my expectations by far.

Thanks Aaron, It's hard to find that old stuff sometimes, but sure fun when you do.
 
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