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  1. 09-24-2011, 07:37 PM #1
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    War nickel and a Merc

    Ron and I made our way to a park neither one of us have been to before.
    Two keepers found their way into my pocket.

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    Re: War nickel and a Merc

    Nice going Joe Any day with silver is a good one!
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    Re: War nickel and a Merc

    Sweet I'm betting you'll be making your way to that park again.
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    Re: War nickel and a Merc

    nice silver finds,wtg.
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    Re: War nickel and a Merc

    Nice coins, looks like a good spot to keep going to.
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  6. 09-24-2011, 11:16 PM #6
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    Re: War nickel and a Merc

    Another solid hunt Joe! thumbsup01
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    Re: War nickel and a Merc

    Nice older merc Joe great hunt.




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    Re: War nickel and a Merc

    Great finds and a cool older Merc! I love the ones from the teens. Nice going, Joe!
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  9. 09-25-2011, 08:46 AM #9
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    Re: War nickel and a Merc

    War niks are great and so are mercs...great hunt!
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    Re: War nickel and a Merc

    Great hunt Joe. I'm partial to Mercs so, I get a smile every time someone sends in a picture of one. Congrats. thumbsup01
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    Re: War nickel and a Merc

    Silv nicks and mercs are just cool coins. Great hunt.
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    Re: War nickel and a Merc

    Nice oldie finds there! Always nice to hit silver at a new spot!
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  13. 09-26-2011, 07:16 AM #13
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    Re: War nickel and a Merc

    Those are two keepers that I would like in my pocket. Congrats
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