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  1. 11-22-2012, 05:14 AM #1
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    First curb strip hunt

    I hit a curb strip for the first time and got a 43 War nick and about a buck in clad. The nick came at around 6 with my AT-Pro. Happy Turkey Day Everyone!!
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  2. 11-22-2012, 05:17 AM #2
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    Re: First curb strip hunt

    Thought I uploaded the front of the coin also, guess I did something wrong. OOPS!! The front looks good to.
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    Re: First curb strip hunt

    You can edit posts by clicking the 'modify' button on the top right of your post. Im from WI and also have an ATpro... it also seems to see war nickels very well
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    Re: First curb strip hunt

    Thanks Dale!
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    Re: First curb strip hunt

    You got a war nickel which has been eluding me for quite some time. Very nice find.
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    Re: First curb strip hunt

    Nice find! Gotta love those war nickels.

    If you'd like to see a great article on hunting curb strips, check out Cybersage's article here:


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    Re: First curb strip hunt

    Nice score on the warnickel thumbsup01
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    Re: First curb strip hunt

    Very nice war nickel! I would take that any day! War nickels have been scarce for me this year.

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    Re: First curb strip hunt

    Sweet
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    Re: First curb strip hunt

    Congrats on the silver, WTG |


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