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  1. 04-29-2012, 09:28 PM #1
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    IH, Mercs and a Wheat Cent Surprise

    Boy it felt great to finally dig some holes and pocket some keepers today.

    Ron and I got out before the rains set in here today for some much needed treasure hunting.
    Silver blessed both of us with her presence.

    I ended up with a pair of Mercs, a toasty IH and small pile of Wheat cents.


    Plus one more Wheat cent... 1909S.


    When I pulled this from the ground in the park and noticed the '09 and the S, I was a bit hesitant
    to flip it over. Sure enough... the VDB must have worn clean off. lol
    But Red Book says this is still a very nice one to find.

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  2. 04-29-2012, 10:12 PM #2
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    Re: IH, Mercs and a Wheat Cent Surprise

    great hunt Joe ,wonderful 1909s , over 100 bucks in g4 and that looks better than a g4,,,, great find
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    Re: IH, Mercs and a Wheat Cent Surprise

    WOW!!! Nice bunch of keepers. That 1909 S is a great surprise, to bad about the VDB wearing off...Next time. Happy Hunting and Congrats on a great hunt!!
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    Re: IH, Mercs and a Wheat Cent Surprise

    Sweet Finds! Congrats on all! HH
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    Re: IH, Mercs and a Wheat Cent Surprise

    LOL that 1909 is a great find regardless

    Great finds Joe. Thanks for letting me live vicariously through you.

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    Re: IH, Mercs and a Wheat Cent Surprise

    VDB or not...thats a cool find! thumbsup01
    And a couple of silvers will always put a smile on your face! lol
    Congrats!
    I know the feeling about needing to get out and pocket a few keepers It's been way to long! crying01
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    Re: IH, Mercs and a Wheat Cent Surprise

    WTG Joe ...a 1909 S is a great find. Pocketing some silvers, IH and some wheats is just icing in the cake. That 1909 looks pretty good
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    Re: IH, Mercs and a Wheat Cent Surprise

    bet your heart skipped a beat or two on the 1909s i know mine would have and then two mercs the indian plus more wheats congrats on a great hunt dennis
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    Re: IH, Mercs and a Wheat Cent Surprise

    Great lookin' hunt! The 1909S is a beauty!
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    Re: IH, Mercs and a Wheat Cent Surprise

    I haven't seen one of those in some time, Joe. That is a great and valuable find, particularly since it held up so well too. Congrats!
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    Re: IH, Mercs and a Wheat Cent Surprise

    Great bunch of finds, Joe, and that 1909-S is especially nice!

    It cleaned up really well and looks great! That is a super find! I've never found one, as I'm sure most people haven't.

    Congrats on the terrific hunt!
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    Re: IH, Mercs and a Wheat Cent Surprise

    Nice hunt Joe and congrats on the 09-S that is Avery nice find, WTG |


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  13. 04-30-2012, 11:08 PM #13
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    Re: IH, Mercs and a Wheat Cent Surprise

    Quote Originally Posted by dave in iowa link=topic=9848.msg110205#msg110205 date=1335755560
    great hunt Joe
    Thanks Dave... I appreciate it. thumbsup01

    Quote Originally Posted by MassDirtFisher link=topic=9848.msg110206#msg110206 date=1335755602
    to bad about the VDB wearing off...Next time.
    lol Yep, it is a shame. Hopefully it will be there on the next one.

    Quote Originally Posted by CODY link=topic=9848.msg110208#msg110208 date=1335755755
    Sweet Finds! Congrats on all! HH


    Quote Originally Posted by Epi-hunter link=topic=9848.msg110209#msg110209 date=1335755775
    Thanks for letting me live vicariously through you.
    My pleasure ... but you better return the favor when you aren't so overwhelmed with work. thumbsup01

    Quote Originally Posted by Ill Digger link=topic=9848.msg110213#msg110213 date=1335757322
    I know the feeling about needing to get out and pocket a few keepers It's been way to long! crying01
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    Quote Originally Posted by aloldstuff link=topic=9848.msg110229#msg110229 date=1335778689
    WTG Joe ...a 1909 S is a great find.
    Thanks Al. I guess it finally paid off checking the date of lots and lots of dug Wheat cents.

    Quote Originally Posted by POKIE73 link=topic=9848.msg110236#msg110236 date=1335785681
    bet your heart skipped a beat or two on the 1909s
    lol Yes it did. Sooner or later the VDB or D might show up on the back of a 1909 Wheat or 1916 Merc.

    Quote Originally Posted by milco link=topic=9848.msg110239#msg110239 date=1335786565
    Great lookin' hunt! The 1909S is a beauty!
    Thank you D... finally a Wheat Cent I can put in a 2x2. lol

    Quote Originally Posted by angellionel link=topic=9848.msg110250#msg110250 date=1335795126
    I haven't seen one of those in some time, Joe.
    Thanks Angel. It is an exciting first for me.

    Quote Originally Posted by Tony Two-Cent link=topic=9848.msg110252#msg110252 date=1335795996
    It cleaned up really well and looks great!
    It did clean up nicely. A little bit of uneven toning... but nice nonetheless. thumbsup01

    Quote Originally Posted by Fire Fighter 43 link=topic=9848.msg110255#msg110255 date=1335800389
    Nice hunt Joe and congrats on the 09-S that is Avery nice find, WTG |
    My best Wheat cent so far. Thanks Jeff.
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  14. 05-03-2012, 01:21 PM #14
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    Re: IH, Mercs and a Wheat Cent Surprise

    A vdb would have been nice but the S made it a super winner. And it great condition too.
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    Re: IH, Mercs and a Wheat Cent Surprise

    AWSOME AWSOME AWSOME 1909-S ,,great hunt Joe.
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  16. 05-12-2012, 01:30 PM #16
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    Re: IH, Mercs and a Wheat Cent Surprise

    Wow! What a great hunt. Congrats!
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    Re: IH, Mercs and a Wheat Cent Surprise

    very nice! the 09 is goregous
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    Re: IH, Mercs and a Wheat Cent Surprise

    Sweet!!!!!!
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