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    First Barber Half with the V3i

    Yesterday I found my first Barber coin,it was a 1899 Half dollar at 2 inches.I found a 1940's something wheatie and a large mens silver ring.Almost had to take a nitro when I saw the half.I've been using Magics setting with a slight tweak for my soil.I used the 5.3 coil in an area of heavy nails.there were nails in the plug.Bill

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    Re: First Barber Half with the V3i

    Wow! A Barber Half is an incredible find, Bill! That's fantastic! I've never found one in all my years of detecting. I'm glad your heart was able to withstand the excitement! lol

    Congrats on the amazing find!
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    Re: First Barber Half with the V3i

    Excellent recovery....a Barber 1/2 is on many peoples list, but not yours anymore. Congrats. I also swing a V3i and have found my 1st Barber 1/2 this year. I haven't gotten around to doing any customizing to the programs. I sometimes run c&j in 1 freq (2.5).
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    Yeah Barber half 8)

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    Re: First Barber Half with the V3i

    Good stuff! You earned it searching through all those nails. WTG
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    Great job on the barber Half. I tweaked Magics program today also, it to paid off in Barbers. You just have to love this hobby I'll post about my finds in the stories section after the boy that owns the class ring stops by to pick it up. He should be here any time.

    Congrats.

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    Man that is a sweet find.
    It's in the 1800's too. <:
    Congrats beepn!

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    good deal on the half
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    Congrats on the half. They are alway so majestic when they come out of the ground
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    Congrats on the barber half. Way to sniff it out of the trash.
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    Re: First Barber Half with the V3i

    thats a great find and on my list . isnt it amazing how you can find an old silver coin at 2 inches and turn around and dig a clad 1972 dime at 7 inches ,.........super find
    im an american proud and free, a son of the south dont tread on me

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