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    Senior Member Nesdore's Avatar
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    My very FIRST SILVER

    I got permission from a friend to come hunt his house he lives on main st in my town which was founded in 1803 so I went tonight for about 45min and im so glad I did I found a 1954 D Roosevelt Dime and a 1945 Wheatie I was in awe I know its just a Rosie to some but its a milestone for me HH Name:  NCM_0848.jpg
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    Contrats on your first silver! Hopefully there'll be plenty more to come.
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    I hope so cant wait to go back thats for sure it was hard to leave after finding that but the good thing is its just a 100 yard walk up the hill from my house

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    Congrats on your first silver! I'm sure it will be the first of many more.

    I would definitely be hitting that yard again.

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    Great job on that first!

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    Thanks everyone for the congrats and Tony I will be soon

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    Great job on your first Silver & the wheat cent. The first is always the best. Congrats
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    Is that the most awesome feeling or what !!! Good work with more to come.

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    Senior Member Nesdore's Avatar
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    It was an awesome sight to look in the hole and see that shiny silver for the first time thanks again everyone

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    Big congrats on your first silver .

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    Ah yes. The first silver moment. The love begins!
    on your first silver!
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    You will remember that 1st silver forever. Mine also was a rosie. There will be plenty more coming your way.....
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    Senior Member Nesdore's Avatar
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    Thanks guys looking forward to finding more just when I thought this hobby couldn't getting anymore addicting

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    I remember finding my first silver, I was older than the coin Congrats on a very cool find!
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    Excellent job! Finding your first silver is indeed memorable. For years to come you will be able to point to the EXACT spot where you found it. Best wishes for more, HH, Dave.
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    Thanks Dad and Ox

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    Congratulations on your first silver

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    Congrats on your 1st Silver. Bet you're chomping at the bit to get back to that house.

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    WOOO HOOO

    Its a great sight to see that silver disk in the dirt , huge congrats on your first Nesdore

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    Thanks guys
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