Sunday morning hunt...

jkress

jkress

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Got out for a full hunt this morning after the rain ended. Spent about 4 hours digging lots of targets this morning. :yes:

A couple of IH's, lots of wheats, a pendant from McCormick Line Steamers, a 'Good for 5¢' token, two Buffalo nickels, two Mercs and a Barber. :happydance01:

The almost worn down Buffalo came out of the ground just like you see it. I wonder why it didn't tarnish like all other old nickels that are dug. I could barely tell it was a Buffalo at all. :confused:

Definitely a fun morning of digging. The Barber is 1901... so close to finally breaking into the 1800's with silver.

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Nice token, and fob, and Indians and... ahhh it's all nice lol That Buffalo was melted somehow and probably why it never tarnished. Almost looks like someone put a torch to it. :confused: Great soil you have there :yes:
 
Rusthunter said:
What did you use to clean the indians?
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I poured some hydrogen peroxide in a bowl and put in the microwave until it boiled. Then placed the IH's in and soak for a couple of minutes. I took them out and lightly scrubbed with a toothbrush and running water. Then I let them soak in olive oil for about an hour and ran them under hot water to get the excess oil off. Probably not a good idea for key date coins but it sure cleaned these up nice for admiring.

coinnut said:
That Buffalo was melted somehow and probably why it never tarnished. Almost looks like someone put a torch to it. :confused: Great soil you have there :yes:
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... That makes sense. Thanks!
 
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