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    Recent Finds from Streetwork/Sidewalk projects

    Here are finds from the past 3-4 weeks of sidewalk and streetwork projects.
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    is that a clay marble Darren ?? the 29 merc looks to be in pretty nice shape with some fine detail theres a few "older" targets there in the mix , congrats
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    Great bunch of finds you got there I love it when they start doing them tearouts in the city

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    on hitting those tear outs and saving your keepers from being tarred over again. Nice marbles and the merc looks really good.
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    Great selection of finds. Nice Merc. Congrats
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    Some nice keepers there; I like the cross and the dime.
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    i did that one time its hard to do but i see that you have made some good finds congrats on your hunts dennis

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    Nice variety of finds. Like those types of hunts, keeps things interesting. Congrats

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    Quote Originally Posted by del View Post
    is that a clay marble Darren ??
    Thanks, yes that is a clay marble. Find them quite often on these street projects in the older parts of the city. I always enjoy finding them!
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    Hey milco, I used to talk to you on another forum, I have been hunting street tear-ups the past two years! mostly in Chippewa Falls. My finds have been incredible! I see you are still pulling some goodies! nice job!! schooney57

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    Love those tearout projects. I hit one last year and came away with a 2 reale, 2 nice LC's and a great constable badge.
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