I did half as good today

[fyrffytr1]

I had to go back to the field I found the seated dime in because I felt like I left one there. I was half right. I didn't get another dime but I did find an 1869 shield nickel in pretty good shape. Also found another rimfire cartridge but this one has been smacked in the kisser! Some more round balls. a toe or heel plate and some odd pieces made my four hour hunt complete.

My buddy found two half Reals but he wasn't there when I got there so I couldn't get any pics.

Y'all have a Happy Easter and don't forget to hide the eggs!:cheesysmile:

[Tony Two-Cent]

Wow! :wow:

That shield nickel looks great! So often they come out of the ground really toasted. That one survived nicely! :loveit:

Congrats on the great hunt! :clapping:

[jkress]

Wow! That field sounds like a place to completely grid. :drool:
That's a very nice looking Shield. :smitten: Pat your buddy on the back for me on his two half reales. :yes:
Looks like you found a couple of musket balls too.
Congrats fyrffytr1.

[Cheap Thrills]

Nice Shield for sure . You and your buddy have quite a nice spot there . |:cheering: :perfect10:

[del]

nice toe tap brass and i like the padlock dust covers , great shield nickle |:cheering:

[Fire Fighter 43]

Very nice finds, the Nickle is a great specimen, WTG |:cheering:

[Toadman]

Great site amigo ! Hope to see some old old silver from there also.. |:cheering: |:cheering: |:cheering: |:cheering:

[CODY]

Great looking Shield and other finds. Congrats! thumbsup01

[aloldstuff]

That Shield looks fantastic. Usually they are really toasted. Congrats on all your keepers and hope that the next hunt you'll find that other seated dime.

[OxShoeDrew]

I wondered what those corset fasteners were for the longest time. Is that thing below it a key hole cover?
The coin is :drool:

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

nice shield nickel!

[Rob L]

Real nice shield nickle, in very good shape. All the ones I've seen were toast. congrats.

[Ill Digger]

The toe tap is a cool find!
But the shield nickle is the start of the show for sure! :yes: thumbsup01
And for comin' out of a field is sure held up great!
Congrats! :grin:
Way better than the ones I've found in fields \:[ :envious: lol

[fyrffytr1]

Hey Y'all,
Thanks for the kind words. I am surprised that this nickel came out looking as good as it did. I found two other shield nickels in different fields at this site and they are barely recognizable.
For some reason I can't seem to get a sharp picture of the date side of the 69 one. It is better than the picture makes it out to be.
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