88irocarmy
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Hello I have now started to check another US base here in Germany since I'm attending school there. As luck would have it another student there is an MDer and he also uses an XLT...hummm how's that for coincidence. It's at this post that I found my little silver cache, as alway I was giving up and on my way back to the car. The field was not really giving up anything. I was only feet away from my car and near some trees and I got a good signal. At 3 inches out comes out a Merc, suddenly my cell phone rings my wife gets to hear my excitement as the rest of the coins are dug from the same hole, for a total of 3ea Mercs, 1ea 1950 Roosevelt, 1945 Quarter and a 1944 Nickle (with silver). My wife told me I sounded like a little kid as I was give a narration of my discoveries. Finally got that silver quarter, don't forget all finds are in Germany. NOTEABLES: sliver coins 14K Diamond ring (almost did not dig rang as a pull tab) Brass band Large musket ball Crest with bust strange 50cal short cartridge case The finds, large silver item in the 3 o'clock position might be a German helmet liner device, has markings from 1940....this is about 5 hours of finds  Observe, bust crest, 4th Armored Division crest, old button, Susan B, religions pendant and rings on bullet.  My silver cache all from one hole...yesssssssssss!!!!  Another view, have some wheat pennies.  |
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Born Free
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On the Road USA
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« Reply To This Topic #1 on: Nov 25, 2007, 09:31:10 AM » |
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Great variety of exciting finds! Pretty sure all of us sound like kids when talking about the stuff we find. Bet you're eager to get back there. Have more fun!
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goldencoin
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Late 1800's Eagle Button
Thumb of Michigan
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RUNNING TOTALS: 2008 Metal Detecting
Quarters: 39($9.75)
Dimes: 62($6.20)
Nickels: 32($1.60)
Pennies: 165($1.65)
Tokens: 1
Wheat Pennies: 6
Buffalo Nickels: 2
Mercury Dimes: 5
Other Silver Coins: Latest: 1941 Quarter
Gold Items: Not enough
Silver Items: 9 coins
Keys: 3
Notable Relics: Antique Social Security Card
Silver Jewelry: 1 toe ring
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« Reply To This Topic #2 on: Nov 25, 2007, 12:02:15 PM » |
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Very nice collection  HH -GC |
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tymcmurray
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« Reply To This Topic #3 on: Nov 25, 2007, 01:50:20 PM » |
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Great finds.
Congratulations, and on finding a new hunting buddy.
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rayredditch
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« Reply To This Topic #4 on: Nov 25, 2007, 03:10:07 PM » |
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Some nice finds for our neck of the woods, but being on a base, thatīs why a lot is American. You should try my area, the finds come few and far between, but sometimes we get Roman or Celtic ontop of lots of ammo (US, French,German), and the usual iron and alu.
HH Ray
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My hearts in England, but my butts stuck in mainland Europe.
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BigNuggets
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Auburn,GA
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« Reply To This Topic #5 on: Nov 25, 2007, 03:12:44 PM » |
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Great Diggins.................
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If In Doubt DIG IT ! ! ! ! !
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desertfox
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« Reply To This Topic #6 on: Nov 25, 2007, 04:56:34 PM » |
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Nice finds 88, looks like you got yourself a nice new hunting spot. How long are you going to be there? HH
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Happy Hunting
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(Paul)
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Moonshadow
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« Reply To This Topic #7 on: Nov 25, 2007, 04:59:48 PM » |
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Way to go.....Very nice digs!! Keep up the good work!
HH,
Moon
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« Reply To This Topic #8 on: Dec 02, 2007, 03:10:05 PM » |
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Cool finds!! Where on bases do you dig? I am in the Landstuhl/Ramstein area. I was always curious about digging on a base. I have done a bit of MDing outside of landstuhl, but mostly found m16 blanks since they used the area for training. I thought it would be kind of hard to dig on base since you would be messing up the grass and what not. Definately cool finds!!!!
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« Reply To This Topic #9 on: Dec 02, 2007, 05:53:43 PM » |
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Very nice selection of goodies. Love those Mercs.
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theres got to be an old coin here somewhere !
West Virginia, USA
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« Reply To This Topic #10 on: Dec 02, 2007, 06:04:28 PM » |
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great finds ! congrats on the finds and the hunting buddy ;)
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« Reply To This Topic #11 on: Dec 02, 2007, 08:18:53 PM » |
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Great coins and relics! WTG!
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Sanat
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« Reply To This Topic #12 on: Dec 02, 2007, 09:12:24 PM » |
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What a haul.
Finding silver is like that... we revert to little boys and girls
HH
Sanat
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vegasmtl
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« Reply To This Topic #13 on: Dec 03, 2007, 01:55:30 AM » |
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I too live overseas, in Okinawa. There are no shortage of bases to hunt, but I am not sure who to even ask permission from?! Can you give me a little insight here. I have been hittin the beach, but I know a few areas would be prime, but don't want to get picked up by Security Forces, lol.
Nice finds. Always neat to find U.S. coins while overseas, even if they are still used on the bases.
Congrats!
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CRH totals for 2008
War Nickle--1
Dug Totals for 2008
Wheaties--1
Clad $4.06
Yen 1127
Machine Finds 2008
10 yen
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1572 Elizabeth I English silver hammered
Bavaria Germany
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« Reply To This Topic #14 on: Dec 03, 2007, 02:27:13 AM » |
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Awesome finds and congrats on that silver cache! The pendant with a bust is King Ludwig, the crazy king that built Neuschwanstein castle near Garmisch. HH, Mike
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« Reply To This Topic #15 on: Dec 03, 2007, 03:04:18 AM » |
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Very nice assortment of finds, WTG!!!
Love the crest thingy...
Continued Good luck, & Happy hunting~
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« Reply To This Topic #16 on: Dec 03, 2007, 05:48:23 AM » |
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Nice haul of coins and relics. Congrats.
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« Reply To This Topic #17 on: Dec 03, 2007, 05:52:44 AM » |
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you have a nice haul there.
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CaptainRobin
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« Reply To This Topic #18 on: Dec 03, 2007, 07:03:05 AM » |
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I was stationed in Germany for 15 years ~ that was nine years ago before I retired.
Some insight for you still over there and who want to hunt the "kasernes"..... perhaps out of date, but info on being given the "Go ahead".
Hit the PMO ~ provost marshals office - the MPs. They can tell you yes/no if there is/is not a local commander's policy about hunting the installation. If not prohibited, I always went ahead and searched, making sure I didn't leave any sign where I dug. Never had a problem.
I've MDed Leonard Wood, Riley, Carson, and Stewart here stateside over the course of my career. Finding a "cache" like described above is nothing new to me. I've found 'em several times where there would be more'n one half, quarters, dimes, nickles, pennys, keys, pocket knives, lighters all together in one hole. Remember the old green fatigues. Front slit side pockets, seam up the outside. Anyone sitting on the ground (and believe me, I wore 'em, and it happens) lifting their legs to wrap their arms around them would lose everything in those pockets. ALWAYS detect the large trees on the installation. That's where they sat outta the sun, and, BTW, often left something behind outta their pockets.
If interested the Hanau area, I can give you areas to search for Napolean's battle with the Hessians, the last where he took personal charge of the battle, which he did win, and can almost guar-ron-tee you'll pull musket balls from the battle at the least. I've got a can full.
Robin
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« Reply To This Topic #19 on: Dec 03, 2007, 11:27:31 AM » |
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Congrats on the silver and great finds, love that gold ring!
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ModernMiner
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North Carolina
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« Reply To This Topic #20 on: Dec 03, 2007, 01:23:50 PM » |
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IROC,
Congrats on the awesome hunt and banner!!! Those finds would make anybodies day.
-MM-
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Oldest coin = 1700's piece of 8 reale (Carolus)
Oldest U.S. silver = 1906 "O" Barber dime
Oldest U.S. coin = 1800's Coronet LC
1917 SLQ
1909 VDB Wheat
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« Reply To This Topic #21 on: Dec 03, 2007, 01:49:13 PM » |
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Well wicked
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Silver is Nice
But Gold Is Better
copyright strike it rich 2007
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Nana40
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« Reply To This Topic #22 on: Dec 03, 2007, 01:56:04 PM » |
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Awesome finds and congrats on that silver cache! The pendant with a bust is King Ludwig, the crazy king that built Neuschwanstein castle near Garmisch. HH, Mike
WoW! What a hunt!!!  SUPER finds! I really like the pendant!! Wonder how old it is? Congrats!!!! Nana |
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Mona Lisa
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The Louvre..........Paris, France
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« Reply To This Topic #23 on: Dec 03, 2007, 02:25:07 PM » |
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Fantastic day of diggin'. Congratulations on making the banner!! |
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« Reply To This Topic #24 on: Dec 03, 2007, 08:21:26 PM » |
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not bad for 5 hours mercs are always fun to find HH Vrent
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88irocarmy
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« Reply To This Topic #25 on: Dec 04, 2007, 11:41:41 PM » |
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Thanks all
I did not even know that I made the banner.
For those having questions about MD on post. Well, I just do it and explain to those that inquire. However, the post Military Police station would be a good place to ask for permission. I really do my best not to damage the common areas(parade fields, soccer fields). Only once did some gym staff come to the football fields because someone called saying that I'm digging holes in the field. When he showed up, I asked him to point to the holes, he could not detect them and he told me to have fun. When I see the MP I just wave.
P.S. I have to get all the MDing I can, Uncle Sam has a vacation planned for me in a hot dusty place.
HH
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« Reply To This Topic #26 on: Dec 05, 2007, 01:26:31 AM » |
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88, congrats on making the Banner! Sorry to hear you have a " VACATION " coming up. Enjoy your hunting while you can..........
Desertfox
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Happy Hunting
Desertfox
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« Reply To This Topic #27 on: Dec 05, 2007, 01:31:22 AM » |
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Very cool finds.
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Dig It, Done It, Love It..Man I love this Hobby with a Passion.
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vegasmtl
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I swear I was a Pirate in a former life.
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« Reply To This Topic #28 on: Dec 05, 2007, 02:06:24 AM » |
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Be careful in the sandbox.
thanks for your service.
vegasmtl
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CRH totals for 2008
War Nickle--1
Dug Totals for 2008
Wheaties--1
Clad $4.06
Yen 1127
Machine Finds 2008
10 yen
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My best coin yet
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« Reply To This Topic #29 on: Dec 05, 2007, 06:03:37 AM » |
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Congrats on a nice haul, especially over there!
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Silver farm 07-08: wheats 442, Indians 1, Buffs 19, V nickel 1, War nickels 10, Barber dimes 3, Mercs 32, Roseys 36, Canadian Ed VI dime 1, Barber quarters 2, Washington quarters 20, Walking Liberty Halves 6, Pittsburgh Railway | | |
