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    Big Silver

    Had a day off and a little warming of the weather so gave it another shot. I went to a park that is more wooded and the ground was definitely diggable. I think I only passed on one signal where the ground was a little stiff. I dug 1 signal that was terrible but turned out to be a Merc and I could not locate anything in the hole that was causing the poor signal, maybe it was laying funny. The big surprise was a super strong signal that turned out to be a Ben Franklin, not sure how I missed that signal (maybe it was too good). Managed 3 wheats as well. Enjoyed the bonus hunt even without the silver but that certainly was a great bonus. Wisconsin Digger
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    Total silver 3 - Goal 50 (2024 Finds) - 0 Washington - 0 Barber Dimes - 0 Mercury Dimes- - 3 Roosevelt Dimes - 0 V Nickels - 0 Buffalos - 0 War Nickels - 0 Indian - 10 Wheats - $ 3.44 in clad
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    Congrats on another late season hunt! I like big silvers and I cannot lie...
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    Glad to see you're still getting out this late in the season!!
    Congrats on the Franklin!!
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    Congrats on the Franklin Half! That is one coin that has eluded me all these years. I'm still looking for my first. Oftentimes the ground will still be diggable in the woods. It paid off well for you!

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    10 Large Cents, 415 Indian Heads, 2 Two Cent Pieces, 1 Capped Bust Half Dime, 1 Seated Half Dime, 10 Shield Nickels, 68 V Nickels, 124 Buffalo Nickels, 31 War Nickels, 16 Seated Dimes, 131 Barber Dimes, 405 Mercury Dimes, 249 Rosies, 4 Seated Quarters, 18 Barber Quarters, 20 Standing Liberty Quarters, 89 Silver Washingtons, 1 Seated Half, 3 Barber Halves, 16 Walking Liberty Halves

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    Nice late season surprise! That coin takes me back to when I was a paperboy in the early 1960's. I would always get a few Franklin halves from my customers every week to pay for the paper, which I think was around 60 or 70 cents for 7 day delivery. I even remember getting some Walking liberty halves and Mercs too! So far I've only dug one but I like them for the simple design.

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    Congratulations ! After a hunt with finds like that I would be celebrating for a week .

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    Congrats on your silvers. I would love to dig a Franklin.
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    Nice!! I've only found one Bennie in almost 10 years.
    He's a tough man to find.
    Congrats!
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