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  1. 07-07-2011, 01:01 PM #1
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    Hunt for old silver

    Had the pleasure of getting out with Steve (1147SILVER) at one of his sites. We didn't have much time to detect but a couple of hours. But what a site it was I'm sworn to secrecy, so all I can tell you is that it is in the USA lol Thanks Steve for letting me tag along. Here's the junk first...not too much

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    And all of the better finds

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    Got 8 quarters, 3 dimes, 9 Memorials, 7 Wheats, 1 Indian (1889) and 1 lovely Seated Dime (1877)

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    Also got a very old watch winder and some kind of ornate handle

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    Here's the Indian and the cleaned Seated Dime

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    Thanks again Steve for a great hunt. I may be getting the hang of this turf hunting
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  2. 07-07-2011, 01:38 PM #2
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    Re: Hunt for old silver

    That seated looks so pretty! The Indian Head cent isn't bad either. I need to get out to detect. Nice hunt! I hope Steve did well too.
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    Re: Hunt for old silver

    Very nice hunt there. Secrecy sometimes can be bought, got a price in mind. That seated is excellent looking. Congrats
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    Re: Hunt for old silver

    Nice digs! A good mix of pretty coins and cool relics!
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    Re: Hunt for old silver

    that gps tracking chip under your coil cover works wonders!
    nice hunt man!
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    Re: Hunt for old silver

    Wow, those are a couple of beautiful old coins I just know you'd share with out of towners lol
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    Re: Hunt for old silver

    Great digs! I'd do some terrible things to find a dime like that. lol Congrats!
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    Careful G, you may turn into one of us commoners. lol lol
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    Re: Hunt for old silver

    Thanks, everyone, but you all get this lol This site is top secret It was real nice of Steve to share it I think I'm liking this turf hunting It's not so bad being a commoner lol
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  10. 07-07-2011, 07:28 PM #10
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    Re: Hunt for old silver

    Great hunt! I love the Indian Head and the Seated Dime!

    My first seated coin is still eluding me, but I haven't given up hope!

    Congrats on the wonderful finds!
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    Re: Hunt for old silver

    Great job on the Seated dime there George! Is it me, or does it seem like this is the year for Seated coins.. seems like everyone is finding them... except for me :white:
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    Re: Hunt for old silver

    Quote Originally Posted by catskillcomics link=topic=6354.msg74470#msg74470 date=1310089461
    Is it me, or does it seem like this is the year for Seated coins.. seems like everyone is finding them... except for me :white:
    I don't know what's going on I have found more Seated this year than Mercs I ain't complaining though lol I'm hoping it is because I am getting the hang of the E Trac for finding deeper coins at parks and finding the tiny targets at cellar holes. Or it could just be luck lol Hope you get one soon.
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    I can only dream of such things right now! Thanks for the inspiration bro.
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    Man that Seated dime looks awesome. I can't wait to add one of those to my book.
    Nice bunch of finds Coinnut. <:
    Looks to be a great place to hunt.
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    Re: Hunt for old silver

    Nice going George those are some great coins .
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    Way to go George!! Sweet Seated!! Congrats!! Happy Hunting!!
    We are not here for a long time, We are here for a good time. Happy Hunting!!
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    Nice George! I just hope you didn't see me in the black lincoln town car with black shades watching from afar.
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    Well george thanks for the lesson I got 4 wheats 1 1914 and the rest 1940s and some clad I love the seated indians are nice but the seated is good I was told by the caretaker that there is an area where people took walks Im go on tuesday with the x5 till 900 I going to focus on tree belt at a snail pace maybe I will find something awesome I KNOW ITS THERE IM POSITIVE you or myself will find something fantastic like you said we will find the pocket. I got permisson on a another spot for us as well 1800s church and church school. well thanks again my friend

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1147SILVER link=topic=6354.msg74592#msg74592 date=1310262371
    Well george thanks for the lesson I got 4 wheats 1 1914 and the rest 1940s and some clad I love the seated indians are nice but the seated is good I was told by the caretaker that there is an area where people took walks Im go on tuesday with the x5 till 900 I going to focus on tree belt at a snail pace maybe I will find something awesome I KNOW ITS THERE IM POSITIVE you or myself will find something fantastic like you said we will find the pocket. I got permisson on a another spot for us as well 1800s church and church school. well thanks again my friend

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    No, Thank you for taking me along on your adventures Steve lol thumbsup01 I hope you do real well on Tuesday There is lots more there, but you have to move quick. You never know when they will pull the plug on digging there
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  20. 07-09-2011, 10:35 PM #20
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    Thanks for reminding me what silver looks like >:\ >:\ very nice seated thumbsup01
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