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    Global Moderator Fire Fighter 43's Avatar
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    It's a start to 2016

    We have had some nice weather here in SE Wisconsin for an early start to the detecting season. Unfortunately between work, everyday life and Boy Scouts I have only had a few hours here and there to take advantage of it. These are my better finds from my first 5 outings. 3 Mercs, 2 sliver Rosie's and 36 wheats. I also found about $5 in clad and one copper ring.
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    Hey that is a great start to 2016!
    Detectors I use: Minelab Equinox 900 & Manticore
    Favorite finds I have made:
    1,000+ silver coins
    92pcs of 1700's Trade Era Silver
    Copper Culture Indian Artifacts
    125+ War of 1812 Era buttons and relics
    My wife
    (probably should have started with that one)

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    Elite Member Digger Don's Avatar
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    WTG, Silver in March is always a good thing. Not to mention a boat load of wheats Congrats
    Oldest Coin: 1699 William III Halfpenny


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    Indian 3, Buff 1, V Nik 1, Rosie 2, Barber Dime, SLQ 1,

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    That's a bunch of vintage coins to get the year started off right,, congrats!!
    Primary machine= Teknetics T2

    2016 Totals
    Oldest Coin= 1920 Wheat Cent
    Silver Coins= 0
    Rings= 1

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    Good way to start the season!

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    Better than my start! Way to go

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    Yeah I'd take a start like that any time !!
    "Honesty is an expensive gift ,
    so don't expect it from cheap people"

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    ..thats a pile of wheaties! GOT MILK?????
    2014 Goals: 20 Silver, 5 Large Coppers, 1 Gold Coin (not anticipating being able to detect much this year; NEW BABY HERE!!)
    So Far: (0) Silver; (2) KG, LC 1807; (2) IH; (3) Buff


    2013 Total: 36 Silver; 5LC (including 1 FUGIO)
    2012 Total:101 Silver; 11 LC

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    Very nice beginning to the year! I'm sure there's lots more on the way too!
    Equipment:
    Minelab: CTX 3030, GPX 4800, X-Terra 705. Whites TDI SL.

    2023 Silver: 1 Gold: 0

    Best finds: 28 silver dime spill, 1800s Dutch customs seal.
    Oldest/best coins: 1837 Upper Canada large cent, 1877 Seated Dime
    Oldest find: 1800 Sailors Luck token
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    WTG! Save some for us!!

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    You're off and running!
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    Great start you have going for 2016 indeed I lucked out this year and got my first coin in early January but the sure wasn't the case last year, I think it was clear into April before I finally scored me a silver coin.

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    Nothing wrong with a start like that Jeff.
    I know, this family life thing sure can put a damper on your detecting time.
    But at least your getting out some, and your bagging some goodies along the way!
    Congrats!
    Some days you get the corn, some days you get the cob
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    Oldest U.S. coin: 1814 Capped Bust Dime

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    Seems like you have the time management skills.....congrats to a great start to 2016
    V3i- Prism IV- Pro Pointer
    2020 GOAL: Any Flowing Hair coin

    TOTAL 100 YEAR OLD COINS - -280
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    Silver: 11


    Oldest U.S. Copper - 1795 Liberty Cap
    Oldest U.S. Silver - 1829 Capped Bust Dime extra large 10C
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    Nice start to 2016 Jeff!
    Minelab Equinox 600 & Whites Coinmaster, Garrett Propointer, Lesche Digger
    Oldest silver: 1853 Half-dime & 1876S Seated Quarter / Oldest coin: 1849 US Large Cent / 1854 Upper Canada One Penny Bank Token

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