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This morning I wanted to do a hunt around the perimeter area of the homestead I got the 5 coppers at last week but the underbrush is really filling out now so I had to keep a bit closer to the actual homestead, where less underbrush was. I was hunting less than 15 minutes, and had recovered some pewter and brass pieces of unknowns when all of a sudden my XS screamed Silver to me! I forgot my camera of course, but maybe that was the good luck I needed for this find. To my amazement the first thing I saw out of the hole was a big hunk of silver coin! I picked it up and saw part of the Bust so I knew I had a Bust Half Dollar,  I rechecked the hole with the probe and another coin was in there. Dug down the one side a bit and out pops the second Bust Half Dollar, this one completely coated but I knew what it was thanks to seeing the first one. Now I stood up and rescanned the hole and off to the left side it was indicating yet a third coin! I enlarged the opening and out comes a thin smaller silver, which at first I was hoping to be a bust quarter but knew by the thinness it was going to be a Spanish Real. Just was not sure till I got home and checked but it was a One Real..... Thinking wow, 3 silver in one hole, that never happened before, in fact Bust Half never happened before, but I did check the hole one more time and got a faint somewhat good coin type reading, gouged out the remaining dirt with my hand and the coin was now in the pile. A small one, a Half Real.    So 4 Silvers in one hole, a first for me for something so old and so big, I was without a doubt thrilled to see this today. I thought of quitting right away to save the site for another hunt with my son and decided to slowly work my way back to the truck. Just as I passed the area where my son got his 1794 Large Cent last week, I got a funky possible coin/iron reading. I noticed it was next to a fallen log that I had dug a hole right next to this signal last week and I remember it being a piece of iron pot. But today, maybe because of the wet ground, I heard coin and out pops a copper! I had no idea what the copper was, I could tell it seen better days, but after cleaning it did show a nice date of 1722 and some of NIA from Brittania, so I knew I had a 1722 King George I Halfpenny. Right next to it was a button like relic, not sure if it is a button that was modified or was used for something else. Overall, what a great hunt of less than one hour duration, April 2010, without a doubt was a winner for me. Finds for the day, a very beautiful 1826 Bust Half Dollar   A very nice 1827 Bust Half Dollar  A decent 1782 Spanish One Real  A heavily worn 1784? Spanish Half Real  Heavily worn and abused 1722 King George I Halfpenny  And a large possible button modified with two holes after shank sheared off, or perhaps something else   Don |
"The mantra has always been don't clean a (copper) coin or it will lose value.
For undug coins this is true. For dug coins this is untrue.
The value will increase with judicious cleaning."
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Pittsfield Ma.
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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 01:36:18 pm |
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UNBELIEVEABLE! That 1826 has to be close to EF. You are DA man!!  |
1783 CFT. KG III 1/2 Penny (25-83A)-1 of 3 known *Sold $3,750, Vermont Landscape Coppers Ryder 6 *Sold $760, Ryder7 (Avatar)** Sold $1,275*, Royal Irish Artillery Cartridge Box Sling Belt Tip,(3)- GW Inaugural Buttons-2-Cobb# 17-J.* Sold both--$405 and $400. *GW Button Cobb 17-I
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Southern Michigan
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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 01:37:00 pm |
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WOW!!!  Amazing pocket spill and a big congrats to you!!! those bust halves look amazing! I'm voting banner. congratulations again Don! |
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Pennsylvania
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Reply To This Topic #3 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 01:38:03 pm |
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Awesome day in the field, Don!  You had a good day indeed.  Kirk |
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Western NC Mtns
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Reply To This Topic #5 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 01:48:55 pm |
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Beautiful condition!!!  |
Jay has been proven to be 20% more FUN than current physics can explain!
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Southern CA
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Reply To This Topic #6 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 01:50:27 pm |
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I've never seen such an old "pocket spill" of coins!! Those are just amazing, Don! Major congrats!! HH, CAPTN SE Dan |
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Reply To This Topic #7 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 01:55:51 pm |
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What beautiful coins. Great day for you. Banner for sure.
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East Dirtyville
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Reply To This Topic #8 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 02:13:21 pm |
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wow super cool finds there!!!!! unbelievable finds my God man! big congrats on a wicked find that's what detecting is about |
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Topsham, Vermont
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Reply To This Topic #10 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 02:41:48 pm |
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All I can say is WOW !! Don, you really know how to get it done  I too will be voting for the BANNER ! This find in my opinion is one of the best that I have ever seen. Congrats for sure, VPR |
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Maine
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Reply To This Topic #12 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 02:50:47 pm |
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Good job Don! That is a super find, im voting banner on that one. |
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Dont waste a banner vote on me...
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Utah
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Reply To This Topic #13 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 02:51:09 pm |
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DAMN!
That is awesome!
Congrats!
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Despite your votes...Trade Dollars are not banner worthy.
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Dirtyville
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Reply To This Topic #14 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 02:52:54 pm |
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Good job Don! That is a super find, im voting banner on that one. There are some I don't think we even have to vote.... and this is one. |
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Reply To This Topic #15 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 02:59:23 pm |
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WOW!! Those capped bust halves are in incredible condition!! Please make sure you protect them/preserve them asap....you might also want to consider submitting one or both coins to PCGS or NGC for grading and slabbing/preservation....no matter what, FANTASTIC FIND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Wisconsin
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Reply To This Topic #16 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 03:00:52 pm |
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Congrats....what a great day for you!!
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Way Northern California
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Reply To This Topic #17 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 03:08:52 pm |
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Don,
Was just planning to lurk today but I had to login to congratulate you on an incredible find. Those bust halfs are gorgeous! I'm thinking you found yourself a cache...hard to imagine someone losing that kind of cash (and that size of cash!) in a pocket spill. Thanks for the great pics, too. I can imagine what they looked like spilling out of your sandy soil.
MP
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Reply To This Topic #18 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 03:23:38 pm |
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some gorgeous silver history there, superb find
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Alabama
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Reply To This Topic #19 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 03:26:06 pm |
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Good job Don! That is a super find, im voting banner on that one. There are some I don't think we even have to vote.... and this is one. I agree. This should make banner all by itself. But, I'm voting, just to be sure.  Great hunt Don. I'm sure you'll remember this one for a long time.  |
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Silver Spring, MD
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Reply To This Topic #20 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 03:35:30 pm |
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All I can say is WOW! Congratulations Don on a find that must rank high on your all-time list. This find could skip the banner process and go straight to the Best of TNET. I can't take my eyes off of those beautiful Bust Halves.
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Issaquah, washington
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Reply To This Topic #21 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 03:35:59 pm |
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Holy Moley! What a fantastic dig. I also support this for banner, congratulations!
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Reply To This Topic #22 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 03:44:42 pm |
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Thanks for the nice comments, I'm still stoked, never expected big old silver, at least not two large ones with the coveted Spanish silver. Anyway, I just remembered the early year Bust coins were larger than others. I found out when I got out two Mylar Half Dollar holders and they were TOO SMALL. Here is a photo I just took of the two Bust with a Walking Liberty sandwiched in-between. There sure is a difference. I do have Dollar sized Mylar holders to temp put them in for protection, at least they fit in the dollar sized holders.  Don |
"The mantra has always been don't clean a (copper) coin or it will lose value.
For undug coins this is true. For dug coins this is untrue.
The value will increase with judicious cleaning."
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Southern Illinois
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Reply To This Topic #23 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 03:59:01 pm |
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Boy you have some Beauties there. Awesome Finds. Banner
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Reply To This Topic #24 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 04:08:07 pm |
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Don...what a hunt. You must have been chitlins when you hit that hole. As said before, see you up top soon. I want one.  Congrats on the banner. Hill |
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San Diego
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Reply To This Topic #26 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 04:31:57 pm |
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Jim in So. Cal.
Fisher F75, Minelab E-Trac, Whites Surf PI Dual Field
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Reply To This Topic #27 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 04:34:19 pm |
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Well I wanted to show the edge lettering that is on both Half Dollars, kind of nice, just like the early Large and Half Cents.
FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR - edge lettering
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"The mantra has always been don't clean a (copper) coin or it will lose value.
For undug coins this is true. For dug coins this is untrue.
The value will increase with judicious cleaning."
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Reply To This Topic #28 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 04:42:59 pm |
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Simply amazing! Just one of those pocket spills we all dream of. I think this is definately banner worthy. My vote is in! |
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Barber 1/2= ;WLH 1/2= ;FRH= ; SeQ=; SLQ=; SWQ=; Barber Q= ; Seated D.= ; Barber Dime=1 ; Merc's=1; Roosies=; Shield Nickel= ; V-Nickel=1 ; Buffalo Nickels=1 ; War Nickels= IH'S=2;
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Miami Fla
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Reply To This Topic #29 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 04:45:46 pm |
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Gosh, thats a nice find, the ones you hope your find when your out hunting. Cool Beans! Frank |
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Bedford County, PA
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Reply To This Topic #30 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 04:54:11 pm |
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That is simply incredible! I think Iron Patch summed it up best... but my banner vote is in as well.  |
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Amarillo
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Reply To This Topic #31 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 05:01:56 pm |
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This find is the bomb! Dude, so many congrats are in order. This is why MD is so cool!
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You can't find what you don't look for.
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Reply To This Topic #32 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 05:02:29 pm |
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Sweet Halves. I especially like the edge lettering on these coins. I found one (not in nearly a good a condition as either of yours - I think it was exposed to a fire at some point) and there was an error in the edge lettering: "FIFTY CENTS OR LF A DOLLAR" Apparently that was a pretty common error due to the tooling used, but still pretty cool.
Again - nice finds.
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Reply To This Topic #33 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 05:06:03 pm |
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Now that's a pretty nice pocket spill!!!
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Reply To This Topic #34 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 05:07:00 pm |
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TAG: MUD(S.W.A.T)
GEAR: Whites, MXT
LOCATION: Undisclosed
EXPERIENCE: 8 Years +
E-MAIL: mudswat1979@yahoo.com
(7WarNic, 3 V-Nic, One1865 2cent, Two LC, 14 IH, 1 Flyer, 170+wheats,12tokens,12-SQ ,41-SD,1-SHD, 0-SD)
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Ohio
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Reply To This Topic #35 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 05:09:58 pm |
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Super Finds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Happy Hunting!
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Chicago Area
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Reply To This Topic #36 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 05:11:15 pm |
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Those halves are freakin' amazing! Congratulations |
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upstate N.Y.
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Reply To This Topic #37 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 05:14:38 pm |
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NW NJ
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Reply To This Topic #38 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 05:14:46 pm |
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Congrats on the spill and other finds, man those are some beautiful looking coins to say the least, WTG, TommNJ |
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Middlesex County, New Jersey
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Reply To This Topic #39 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 05:23:14 pm |
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Don,
Congrats on an awesome fund...love those Bust Halves.
NJ
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Reply To This Topic #40 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 05:25:44 pm |
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Don those coins are AWESOME!!! Congrats on the finds. I love those older coins with edge writing. Also Banner all the way!!! Bubba65 |
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Wayne County, NY
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Reply To This Topic #41 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 05:27:32 pm |
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Happy Hunting!
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Central Illinois
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Reply To This Topic #42 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 05:32:23 pm |
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WOW super nice coins. Has my vote for banner. Mike
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West Michigan
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Reply To This Topic #43 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 05:37:32 pm |
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Dang, I will also vote banner! I would be geeked to find just one of those coins. Is it me, or are the T-Net folks having a heck of a year.
Gotta get my lazy butt out there.
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Colonial East End NY LI Member of the Historical Artifact Detecting Team
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Reply To This Topic #44 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 05:51:02 pm |
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Wow ! great find those half's are awesome Good hunt Dd60 |
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in the stix of NY
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Reply To This Topic #45 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 06:02:49 pm |
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omg, thats too cool, a close look at that 1827 almost looks like 7 over 7
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bennington vermont
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Reply To This Topic #46 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 06:08:07 pm |
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:hello:Amazing pocket spill - I vote Banner
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Georgia
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Reply To This Topic #47 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 06:20:57 pm |
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Banner for sure.
Newt
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Reply To This Topic #48 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 06:25:54 pm |
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Massachusetts
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Reply To This Topic #49 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 06:29:35 pm |
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Wow. Now that is a coin spill. Those two halves are simply stunning !!!!
Somebody had a really bad day back in the late 1820's. Can you imagine the horror this guy felt when he realized what he had lost. Then for you to find them nearly 200 years later. Another example of why this is such a great hobby. It's finds like yours that motivates all of us !!!
How is this not on the Banner yet?
Congrats Don !!!
Brian in MA
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In the woods of New York
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Reply To This Topic #50 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 06:31:59 pm |
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Wow thats Amazing!!!with mint luster,the halves look AU. |
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Virginia
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Reply To This Topic #51 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 06:34:00 pm |
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Nice finds Don, hmm...makes me almost want to move back to Vineland. |
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Reply To This Topic #52 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 06:35:41 pm |
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"signal last week and I remember it being a piece of iron pot"
Might be a pot full of coins not a pocket spill, sounds like you have some great spot.
Mike
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Reply To This Topic #53 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 06:40:54 pm |
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Awesome ... Congratulations & without a doubt the stuff dreams are made of !!! ~ Al |
I hear this place is restricted, Wang, so don't tell 'em you're Jewish, okay? ~ Al Czervik ... from the film Caddyshack
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Reply To This Topic #54 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 06:43:06 pm |
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Very nice!!!!! These will look great on top Congrats |
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Fern Creek Ky
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Reply To This Topic #55 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 06:47:17 pm |
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Don, that is one amazing pocket spill. Banner no doubt. You have to be on cloud 9.
That will make the magazine for sure if you turn it in. I know how i felt when i found
my single Bust half, I can only imagine how that felt. Congratulations on the pocket
spill of a lifetime.
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Seymour Johnson AFB NC
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Reply To This Topic #56 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 06:56:03 pm |
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Dream find!
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God and country.
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Cincinnati, Ohio
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Reply To This Topic #57 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 07:10:41 pm |
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Don,
I am so excited for you and hope that you find many more. Capped Bust Half #1 on my wish list. I wouldn't know what to do if I popped 2 of them that were dropped early in their coin life. Couldn't happen to a better guy. BANNER!!!!!
Regards,
Jon Dickinson.
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Michigan
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Reply To This Topic #58 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 07:27:09 pm |
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Amazing finds! Those half dollars look fantastic.
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Southwestern, MN
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Reply To This Topic #59 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 07:27:35 pm |
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Underground
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Reply To This Topic #60 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 07:35:03 pm |
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Awesome!! Those are beautiful coins!!
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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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Reply To This Topic #61 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 07:40:09 pm |
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Don , Oh yeah Baby ! That's what I'm talkin about ! That 1826 looks AU to me - Dreamy for sure - Uh wheres the BANNER already  ? CONGRATULATIONS !!!!! Argentium. |
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Reply To This Topic #62 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 07:41:08 pm |
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AWESOME BUSTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WAY TO SWING THAT COIL MR TUFF |
oldest dug 1831 William IIII. 1844 1/6 Skilling. 1834,51,84-86,91,92,93,94s,97-06,08-11,13 Dimes. 1854,56,76s,94,99,1902,06,09d,11,15s Qtrs. 1864 2cent. 79,83cc Morgan. 1867,68,82,87,88,90,91,93,95,97,98,1900,02,04-09,11,12d Nickles. 1848,56,59,61,64-67-69,73-75,81-85,87-09 Cent.
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Westville, Nj
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Reply To This Topic #63 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 08:21:30 pm |
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Don you are the man! Leave some for the rest of us here in NJ will ya  Thats a spot to hit again in the fall eh? |
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Posts: 24
Alabama
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab E-Trac & White`s BeachHunter 300 ID
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Reply To This Topic #64 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 09:26:36 pm |
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UNBELIEVABLE!!! Yep - that is what detecting is all about. Congratulations! Like IP said: There are some I don't think we even have to vote.... and this is one.
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Reply To This Topic #65 Posted Apr 27, 2010, 11:16:29 pm |
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Posts: 361
Anchorage AK
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Exterra 70, Etrac, AT Pro
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Reply To This Topic #66 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 12:00:11 am |
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:icon_profileright:Look like about AU to me, certainly worth a pretty penny and a BANNER, way to go sir  |
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Posts: 863
Bedford Pa
Detector used Detector(s) Used - E-Trac, GPX 5000
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Reply To This Topic #67 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 12:22:36 am |
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Man Don ! That is just fabulous. Congrats
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Posts: 1820
Connecticut
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites DFX, and prizm 3
_____________ 1786 8 Reale_____________
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Reply To This Topic #68 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 02:38:53 am |
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Your happy you found them, imagine the poor fella that lost them. He's rollin in his pine box right now. Awesome Don, you surely know where to find the good stuff.
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Posts: 4581
Moronica, northwest of Chicago.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - E-trac & Bounty Hunter Land Star
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Reply To This Topic #69 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 03:23:12 am |
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God bless our veterans! Thank you for your sacrifices!  |
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Posts: 224
South western PA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Spectrum XLT
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Reply To This Topic #70 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 04:04:40 am |
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Great find I have found bust before but nothing larger than a dime. I can't wait till my day come for a Bust half I just might cry.
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Posts: 1455
Summerfield Fla.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - XSII,Excalibur,Ace 250,Shadow X-5
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Reply To This Topic #71 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 04:19:10 am |
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Posts: 2049
Southeast
Detector used Detector(s) Used - ACE 250 (MD) Bare hands (CRH)
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #72 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 04:55:43 am |
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Awsome cache find. Congrats to you.
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Month (January)/Year
2012 CRH Totals:
War Nickel: 0/0 Roos: 0/0 Merc: 0/0 WLH: 0/0 Bens: 4/4
90% JFK: 22/22 40% JFK: 86/86
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Posts: 2383
Pittsfield Ma.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites Prism IV
_____________ 1783 King George III "GEORGIVS" backwards "S" - Revolutionary War, British Cartridge Sling Belt Tip - 1786 "VERMONTENSIUM" Copper Ryder 7 var._____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #73 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 04:59:12 am |
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You never cease to amaze me at the coins and relics you find. CONGRATULATIONS on a well deserved BANNER. Now I have to get out there and find something better.   "HOGGIE" |
1783 CFT. KG III 1/2 Penny (25-83A)-1 of 3 known *Sold $3,750, Vermont Landscape Coppers Ryder 6 *Sold $760, Ryder7 (Avatar)** Sold $1,275*, Royal Irish Artillery Cartridge Box Sling Belt Tip,(3)- GW Inaugural Buttons-2-Cobb# 17-J.* Sold both--$405 and $400. *GW Button Cobb 17-I
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Posts: 869
Chicago and Florida Keys
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Matrix M-6, Bounty Hunter, Fisher CZ-21 and Pistol Probe Pinpointer.
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Reply To This Topic #74 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 05:38:31 am |
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Awesome finds!!! |
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No treasure is too big or too small, I'll find them all!
Posts: 627
Solon Springs Wisconsin
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer SE, Procoil and SEF coils Bounty Hunter Lone Star
_____________ 1899 $5 Gold Coin_____________
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Reply To This Topic #75 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 05:40:52 am |
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Don, the only word I can think of is ..SPECTACULAR! That has to be by far the very best coin spill I have ever seen on T-net! Rightfully deserves the banner!
Slipperyjack47
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My Find of a Lifetime!
Posts: 4580
1313 Mockingbird Lane
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites Spectra V3i, Minelab Excalibur 1000
_____________ 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime_____________
___________ Engagement Ring Found & Returned - Wedding Band Recovered and Returned___________
Primary Interest: Other
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Reply To This Topic #76 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 05:43:30 am |
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What can I say? This is the stuff we all dream of finding! Most of us can only hope to find one Bust silver of any denomination. You hit it BIG! Great find, and congrats on the banner!
What did you do to remove the dirt from the silver? Did it only take a rinsing in distilled water? I am guessing that they were found in sandy piney soil?
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Reply To This Topic #77 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 05:58:09 am |
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What can I say? This is the stuff we all dream of finding! Most of us can only hope to find one Bust silver of any denomination. You hit it BIG! Great find, and congrats on the banner!
What did you do to remove the dirt from the silver? Did it only take a rinsing in distilled water? I am guessing that they were found in sandy piney soil?
Neil, the soil was not really the typcial sandy soil, sort of gravel, clay and sand, not always conducive to coppers, but the ones from this site are about average for most. (Check the post from the 17th of April) I was not sure how to clean the silver, usually my best silver came out of the ground needing only a light rinse, but all these coins were coated with dirt so I first soaked them in distilled water and that was not doing a great job at all. So the Spanish Silver did clean up with just the water soaks, so I finished them off in warm peroxide. No detrimental change so I put the two bust halves in clean peroxide and half hour later they were great! If I remember correctly, silver in peroxide is fine , as long as you do not mix copper with silver, but not sure, anyway, the peroxide removed 95% of the crud and only light wet qtip swabbing was required to remove the rest. I think this is one time I would have liked to try an ultrasonic cleaner. Don |
"The mantra has always been don't clean a (copper) coin or it will lose value.
For undug coins this is true. For dug coins this is untrue.
The value will increase with judicious cleaning."
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Posts: 1183
South Korea
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Cobra II/Minelab Sovereign
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #78 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 07:37:27 am |
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Almost all THers dream of finding what you found. I think all the appropriate adjectives have been used, most twice or three times. Had to say something, as I have looked at those 4 great coins several times. And I don't want to go to another post........this one will do just fine. Great finds, great hunt, great post, Now, I think I will lie down and have a heart attack, or two.  |
Can't find it if you're watching tv at home, your machine isn't on, and the head of your detector is pointed up!!
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Posts: 5145
California
Detector used Detector(s) Used - ,M.X.T.& Tesoro Tejon
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Reply To This Topic #79 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 07:48:45 am |
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Now thats awesome!!! |
M.X.T , Tesoro Tejon 4"& 2.5" dredge with a little luck!!
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Posts: 937
Not in Dirtyville
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer XS and SE
_____________ 1737 Pistareen_____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #80 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 07:52:30 am |
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Congrats Don...great score, your doing well this year
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Posts: 632
N.E.P.A.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher CZ-5, Fisher 1280-X
_____________ 1764 Two Reales_____________
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Reply To This Topic #81 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 08:02:21 am |
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You've GOT to be kidding me! Congrats Don!
You've got my vote for president!
AMAZING!!!!
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Posts: 1688
new jersey
Detector used Detector(s) Used - minelab
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Reply To This Topic #82 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 08:08:15 am |
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Congratulations Don on a fantastic find! That is truly inspirational! That 'button" thingy you found I believe is one style of backplate to the "harness guides" we've been trying to identify for so long. I've uncovered a couple like that one also. I think you may find the two hole placement exactly the same as on those ones in your collection.
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MDing
Posts: 389
Girard Pa
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Bounty Hunter QDII / Cen Tec Pinpointer
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Reply To This Topic #83 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 08:12:15 am |
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MAN OH MAN! That my friend is a once in a life time find And the condition of the find is great. looks like you just got them from the bank Well done!! |
MDing is like a box of chocolates, you never know what your gonna get.
Or is that Life is like a............... no matter it is the same thing
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Posts: 480
The Beautiful Berkshires in Western Mass.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's DFX
_____________ 1800 Draped Bust Dime_____________
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Reply To This Topic #85 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 08:37:10 am |
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Posts: 433
Southern Middle TN
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites Spectra V3i, Fisher f75
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Reply To This Topic #86 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 09:12:59 am |
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Congrats on a awsome hunt. That would be a dream come true for me. |
I HAD RATHER DIG ONE RELIC THAN TEN COINS
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da book worm--researcher
Posts: 12793
callahan,fl
Detector used Detector(s) Used - delta 4000 / ace 250 - used BH and many others too
___________ Car Key Found & Returned___________
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Reply To This Topic #87 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 09:18:29 am |
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thats what I be looking fer |
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Posts: 11073
Dirtyville
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Explorer
_____________ 1699 Spanish Cob - Revolutionary War Officer's Button & Colonial Silver_____________
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Reply To This Topic #89 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 09:26:24 am |
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WHOA!mint luster for sure around those stars.totally speachless man.a HUGE pat on the back! A huge benefit to hunting in the woods! Those two coins from any of my sites would have been smoked by the plow many times. For some reason this year I seem to be finding more bent coppers and buttons. (all common stuff so far which I guess I'm happy about) |
I'm as dirty as I look!
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Posts: 1088
Horse Cave, Ky
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's Matrix M6 Detector
___________ Class Ring Found & Returned___________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #90 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 09:46:13 am |
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WOW! Just Amazing! CONGRATS!  |
Total so far ($0.63)
War Nickels- 1
Shield nickels-
Mercury Dimes-
Rings-
IH Pennies-1
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Posts: 3987
Massachusetts
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Mxt 6x10 coil Massachusetts
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Reply To This Topic #91 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 09:58:44 am |
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keenest hobby ever
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Posts: 4573
Three Rivers
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites V3i & Explorer SE
_____________ Diamind Ring_____________
___________ Dog Tags Found & Returned___________
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Reply To This Topic #92 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 10:22:11 am |
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Those are beautiful don.
Congrats on such a great pocket spill/cache.
HH Jer
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Posts: 988
Norway
Detector used Detector(s) Used - XP Goldmaxx Power.
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Reply To This Topic #93 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 10:33:29 am |
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Det vi vet er så uendelig lite mot det som har hendt. Arkeologen er som den som går langs en strand og finner småtterier, skyllet i land fra et forsvunnet skib. Men selve skibet som gikk i dypet med menneskene får han aldri se.
http://www.comepraytherosary.org/
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Reply To This Topic #94 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 10:53:38 am |
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WOW
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Posts: 673
N.B. Canada
Detector used Detector(s) Used - currently use Sov XS2A Pro,Ace 250,past detectors Garrett 1000 PM,Whites Prizm 2,Fisher 1280X,Tesoro Golden Umax
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Reply To This Topic #95 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 12:25:19 pm |
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fantastic that is awesome my man!
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To dig or not to dig.....that is the question!!
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Posts: 1534
Southeast, Pennsylvania
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Etrac & Minelab Excalibur II
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #96 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 02:04:58 pm |
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Now that's a GOOD day Don. I love seeing those Bust half dollars. Leave your camera at home from now on Brian |
Stand up for what's right, even if your standing alone.
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Posts: 1541
Detector used Detector(s) Used - E-trac, Excal, ACE 250 for my son
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #97 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 02:09:17 pm |
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I am speechless!
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Let's keep it positive
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Posts: 2245
Milky Way Galaxy
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites Vision Spectra
_____________ 1794 Liberty Cap Large Cent_____________
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Reply To This Topic #98 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 02:45:56 pm |
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Posts: 942
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's XL Pro 6000
_____________ 1824 General Lafayette Wax Seal_____________
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Reply To This Topic #99 Posted Apr 28, 2010, 02:50:13 pm |
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You are on a roll lately, Don! If I get one copper tomorrow, I'll be happy.
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