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Have got out a few times this year but was very restricted on where I could dig due to frost. Sunday was the first hunt where all the ground I hunted was thawed. Had a good hunt with 3 silvers a few wheats and some clad. Got 1 Washington a 1900 Barber Dime a Rosie and 3 wheats. Supposed to be a decent week so hopefully can find a few more coins this week. Felt great to get out on an unrestricted hunt. Wisconsin Digger
Nice way to start the year! I still have lots of frozen tundra to deal with. Ground seems soft until you dig and hit the permafrost about 2 inches down. A couple spots I chipped through to the target and even at 6 to 8 inches down it was still frozen. I think the shady areas will take at least another month of warm weather to thaw.
Congrats on three silvers including a nice Barber Dime! Were these found in a park or on private property?
Good job! Spring is finally here! Yay!
Tony, the area is a large old HS area that is still part of the school. I have been hunting this place for about 5 years and it has been great. I think the original property had some homesteads on it as I have found large cents here (1818 & 1847) and a 2 cent piece. I believe I have found close to 20 barber coins here as well. Yea, Chris the open areas seem good but any shaded spots definitely have some frost. Thx WD
Congrats WD! Keep them coming!
Well done WD! Love seeing a barber. So close to breaking into the 1800's.