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Digger_O'Dell
10-21-2016, 11:07 AM
Hi all,
Stopped back at the new park that was built on an an old farm for about an hour and a half hunt. I followed the old driveway Bach towards the river to where it opened up to a small grassy area. I didn't get far before I got a bouncy 12-30/32 at about 8 inches. First thing I see is a Briggs and Stratton key. :eyebrow: Going in to recheck the hole I spotted a brown coin. Picked it up and knocked the dirt off and realized I had a 1901 V Nickel! Scanned the hole again and found a matching Briggs key. Rechecking, and got another beep. This time I pulled a buffalo! (1915 or 16) Check once more and find a 1919 wheatie which rounded out the spill- cool beans! The grassy area gave up several more wheats before heading back towards the car. Swinging through the park headed home, I got a nice deep 12-38. I was expecting another wheat, but was surprised but a cast copper harness buckle. Cleaning it a bit I found it was dated 1870! That's the oldest one so far for me. Great way to finish out the morning! :happydance02:

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MangoAve
10-21-2016, 12:50 PM
Nice spill, Chris.

OxShoeDrew
10-21-2016, 12:58 PM
Wow! That's some hole! Keys and coins! Those Buffs are such a drag...never date those things. Nice going!

aloldstuff
10-21-2016, 06:12 PM
Knew there was some coins there for ya.....:congrats:.

Digger_O'Dell
10-21-2016, 09:59 PM
Thanks guys!
A bit more research and I stumbled on a real estate listing of the house next to where I was hunting and found it started as a farm house ( now turned high dollar luxury estate) that was built in 1865. So there really is good history in the area.

The Rebel
10-22-2016, 12:39 PM
You got one awesome spot there! Low & slow is the way to go.

wisconsin digger
10-22-2016, 06:46 PM
Nice finds Chris, must be some silver hiding there as well. Good Luck WD

milco
10-23-2016, 10:06 AM
Solid finds, great research! I'm sure there will be many more hours of hunting at that spot!


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Digger Don
10-24-2016, 08:16 AM
Looks like you found a good spot there. You know there is silver hiding there somewhere!
Congrats on your finds

groundhog53946
10-24-2016, 09:56 AM
Nice finds Chris!

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