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    Mercury Rising

    I got out with Digger Don and Noah yesterday for some door knocking. We went to a town that has a lot of history. Very friendly people in this town, we got a lot of yeses.

    I had a decent day and so did Don, but Tim (Noah) had a ridiculous day! I can't wait to see his post.

    Anyway, here are the coins I found:

    2 Indian Heads 1899, 1907
    1 V Nickel date illegible
    1 Barber Dime 1907
    5 Mercury Dimes 1920-D, 1927, 1936, 1941, 1940-S

    Before cleaning and after:

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    Relics included two copper or brass rings, an aluminum token for 100 Chevrolier Bucks, a dog license from 1928, a parasol slider, and a play dime.
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    All three of us fell in love with this town and we plan on going back. It was a fun day, especially for Tim!

    Thanks for looking and happy hunting!
    Lifetime totals:
    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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    Elite Member Bucknut's Avatar
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    If your finds pale in comparison to Tims then I can't wait to see his post either. You had a great day lots of silver had to make the drive back satisfying! Congrats!
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    You had a great day Tony. Six Silvers .
    I wasn't sure if your title was referring to the amount of mercs you dug or the insane heat yesterday!
    I can't wait to get back there after some heavy rain. That, my friend will be a fun day!!!
    Congrats on all the great finds and not letting the heat get to you.
    oh yeah, when Noah posts his photos sideways, leave them that way
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    Quote Originally Posted by Digger Don View Post
    I wasn't sure if your title was referring to the amount of mercs you dug or the insane heat yesterday!

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    Lifetime totals:
    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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    Great finds Tony! That 1936 Mercury dime looks AU. Is that yard where you got the poison ivy? Glad you had a great day detecting.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DaddyDigger View Post
    Is that yard where you got the poison ivy?
    No, I got poison ivy at the old drive-in last weekend. Moose got it really bad too!
    Lifetime totals:
    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 going Tony you had one heck of a great day!
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    At least my pictures are not sideways this time LOL! Great job Tony.

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    You guys must have been digging holes all day, non-stop. So many good sounding targets.
    How do you guys make sure the grass doesn't die on hot days....do you put some water in holes?
    Great job, Tony!
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    Quote Originally Posted by OxShoeDrew View Post
    How do you guys make sure the grass doesn't die on hot days....do you put some water in holes?

    Although it has been hot we have been getting an incredible amount of rain here in Illinois. So much that farmers have had to plant their fields 2-3 times due to flooding. It rained pretty much all day on Monday (yesterday) after our hunt.
    Lifetime totals:
    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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    I think all you guys beat my silver count for July in 1 hunt. Great finds by all. Congrats WD
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    Great finds and thanks for sharing.

    Don - don't make fun of people that send pictures in sideways. Some of us are just plain horrible at photography and editing.

    Tony - sorry about the poison ivy. Luckily I have not had the experience...
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    Great day Tony! You’re lucky, people aren’t so friendly in Ct, too many pretty lawns.

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