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  1. 07-05-2014, 04:54 PM #1
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    1895 Milwaukee, Wi. Semi - Centennial Souvenir metal

    We didn't get a chance to get out much this weekend, but we were able to get permission at one old house. We didn't find any coins, but did dig a pretty cool 1895 Milwaukee, Wi. Semi-Centennial Souvenir medal. It was about 10" down and I almost put it in the scrap pouch because it appeared smooth on both sides. Alec told me to clean it with some water because of its shape. Once the detail appeared and I saw what it was I was glad I didn't scrap it. I re-scanned the hole, still had a signal and then found the top part that said souvenir. Some times the things we find are better than coins.
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    DON!!! I love that!! Very cool! Such detail. Congrats! I assume that was with the etrac?
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  3. 07-05-2014, 05:05 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by OxShoeDrew View Post
    DON!!! I love that!! Very cool! Such detail. Congrats! I assume that was with the etrac?
    Yes Sir, It was.
    I love finding relics with dates on them
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  4. 07-05-2014, 06:05 PM #4
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    Great, great find. Thankfully you rescanned the hole and found the top piece. Its in great shape and kudos to diggerAl for suggesting that you clean it.
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    Nice looking piece Don Or should I say 2 pieces! That will look good in the display case. Great shape too!
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    Excellent find Don. To get both pieces is some good digging
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  7. 07-05-2014, 10:17 PM #7
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    Congrats Don truly an awesome find!!!!! Like you I like the relics more then the coins. Safe & HH
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    What a great find...I love it!
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    that victorian era stuff really is beautiful! great save!
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    Wow, that is a terrific find, Don! Very lucky that you re-scanned the hole and got the other piece! It's in GREAT shape too!

    I'm like you, I really like relics that have a date on them especially when they're from the 1800s!

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  11. 07-07-2014, 02:33 AM #11
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    Don its a great piece . I'm glad you recovered it all
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  12. 07-07-2014, 04:26 PM #12
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    Wow! That is a really cool piece! Great shape too!
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  13. 07-07-2014, 05:29 PM #13
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    That's an awesome find you got there Don yes and to find both pieces that's even more remarkable!
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