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  1. 02-25-2019, 06:10 PM #1
    Digger Don
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    Another episode of Diggin with Tony

    It's been seven weeks since my last hunt, so I thought it was time to give it a go. I talked with Tony Two-Cent last week and he told me the ground by him was THAWED.
    We made plans to get together on Sunday. I drove 2 1/2 hours to meet him and managed not to be blown off the interstate. Man, was it windy!!
    Door knocking was rough, not many people were home but we did manage a few yeses.

    Here are my finds for the day.
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    Oldest Coin: 1699 William III Halfpenny


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    Silver 5
    Indian 3, Buff 1, V Nik 1, Rosie 2, Barber Dime, SLQ 1, barber qtr 1,

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  2. 02-25-2019, 11:26 PM #2
    Full Metal Digger
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    You did pretty darn good Don! If only that half dollar had been lost a few years earlier!
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  3. 02-26-2019, 07:39 AM #3
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    A couple 1800's coins including a silver 1800's coin is a great day for sure. Of course you found a half dollar...I do not think you know how to post something with out there being a half in it. Congrats on the great hunt!
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  4. 02-26-2019, 09:32 AM #4
    Tony Two-Cent
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    It was great detecting with you as always, Don! You had a nice variety of finds. You outdid me on Indians, V Nickels, Barbers, Quarters and Halves! That great seal button is an awesome find as well.

    We had a fun day even if the wind almost blew us away.

    Good job!
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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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  5. 02-26-2019, 07:35 PM #5
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    Nice job on the silver Don! Those Indians look like farm field Indians LOL.
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  6. 02-27-2019, 05:58 AM #6
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    Nice hunt Don! Probably be 2 months for anything to thaw in my area, once the 4 feet of snow goes away!
    Great looking Barber, and good selection of about everything else.
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    Best finds: 28 silver dime spill, 1800s Dutch customs seal.
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  7. 02-27-2019, 08:12 AM #7
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    Wow. You have something to please anyone in that pile. Nice hunt!
    Oldest find: 5,000 year old copper spearhead
    Oldest coin: 1699 William III halfpenny
    Purdiest coin: 1832 Capped Bust quarter
    Coolest find: USA button with blue threads still on shank

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  8. 02-27-2019, 04:25 PM #8
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    Great finds Don. Thanks for sharing the video on You Tube!
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  9. 02-27-2019, 11:35 PM #9
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    Pretty succesful hunt in my eyes. That many silver for 2 guys seemed to be pretty productive. Nice Video as well. Congrats WD
    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
    Relics: MILESTONES since 2012: 1700 silver coins - 8000 Clad Quarters - 500 Roosevelts - 750 Mercury Dimes
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  10. 03-02-2019, 08:16 AM #10
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    Nice finds. Military buttons are always a nice find.
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  11. 04-02-2019, 02:20 PM #11
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    Best Coin of the Month / Point Value: 10
    Nice to see you again, Don...if only in the vid. Sweet button and 1800s silver!! You're so much more dedicated than I am...5 hours driving?!
    Your finds made it worth it though
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