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Thread: What? I already have more silver than Tony? First hunt of the year.

  1. 03-09-2014, 09:23 PM #1
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    What? I already have more silver than Tony? First hunt of the year.

    Hey Diggers,

    I'm sure Tony will surpass me soon enough though! I was able to get out for 3 hours today. The ground is thawed in some places but frozen in others. The 4th door I knocked on I got a yes. It was a 3-story Victorian (ca. 1898) sitting on a nice corner lot. Lots of good targets and almost no trash. I dug 49 coins, two keys, and a very nice sterling childs ring with a white stone. The coins dated from 1917 to 1978. Included in the pile of coins is 21 wheat pennies and 7 silvers! I found a very cool home-made store token too. I'm guessing it is for a loaf of bread. I'm going to check with our historical society and see if they can shed light on "M.D." Here's some pics, thanks for looking. Best wishes and HH, Dave.

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  2. 03-10-2014, 05:12 AM #2
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    Now that's a silver haul, really great for only one house. Yes, it you do have more silver than Tony (for right now) but you have to admit that your digging conditions were a little better. on a great hunt and here's hoping that all this snow just goes away.
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  3. 03-10-2014, 07:34 AM #3
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    But I have more buffalo nickels than you!

    Seriously, great hunt, Dave! That had to be a lot of fun digging up all of that silver after being cooped up all winter. What a great way to cure cabin fever!

    I really like that homemade store token a lot, what a unique find.

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    Can't beat that! What a day! on a Great hunt and all the cool finds.
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  5. 03-10-2014, 09:10 AM #5
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    NOW THAT IS A GOOD DAY OF HUNTING RIGHT THERE

    You may be leading the whole forum in silver now!
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  6. 03-10-2014, 09:12 AM #6
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    Nice job Dave, bet it felt good to dig.
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  7. 03-10-2014, 11:49 AM #7
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    What a rush you must have had. Nice haul. Bet you can't wait for the next hunt. Congrats.
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  8. 03-10-2014, 12:39 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by RobW View Post
    You may be leading the whole forum in silver now!

    Yep, got me beat Great hunt and don't be afraid of that Tony guy
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  9. 03-10-2014, 06:30 PM #9
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    Nice haul and congrats. Keep up the good work. Safe & HH
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    Wow, very nice haul of silver.
    That token is cool as well
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    Incredible hunt Dave! I'm jealous.

    That's the way to start the year!
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  12. 03-11-2014, 05:32 PM #12
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    Looks like you had a great outing! Way to go i look forward to seeing all your finds this year looks like it will be a good one.
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    thats an amazing haul of loot for a few hours Dave , thats the way to make the "two-cent man" respect an fear you this year well done
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    Holy Cow Dave! What an awesome three hour hunt you had! I'm jealous too That token is pretty neat. on all that Silver!
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    what a great start.. I will be lucky to find that many silvers for the entire year!
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  16. 03-16-2014, 09:56 AM #16
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    Great hunt. We're probably still 3-4 weeks away from ground thaw but its nice to see you hitting silver. Wisconsin Digger
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  17. 03-17-2014, 06:37 AM #17
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    Wow!!!!! talking about a fantastic silver day you definitely had one, I really like the 1 loaf token
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  18. 03-17-2014, 11:13 AM #18
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    Wow, what a start for the new year! I think it is amazing that someone let you hunt their yard at this time of the year. Have a great 2014!
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  19. 03-22-2014, 06:05 PM #19
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    Great hunt! Gotta love those old yards!
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