Big Silver surprise in the Inland Empire.

Jaws2

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Decided to head out to the Perris area in Southern CA to check out some properties that I have inspected for land development. I had been on this property a few years ago, 15 acers, and new that it had two or three demolished houses that were used for migrant farm hands to live in year ago.

I wasn't doing as well as I thought I would working around the exposed footings until I reached what use to be a raised wooden porch, I pulled back some of the old lumber and as soon as I made a couple of swings with my explorer I got the mixed tone back and fourth between 16 a 29 reading that normally means screw cap on my EX but after exposing the target I was surprised to see what appeared to be a small pill box. When I went to pick it up it was heavy and I became excited to see what was in the box.

Check it out!!

I want to thank all you guys for the responces you have posted. I guess because I spend 99% of my time on the beach I didn't realize the responce my find would generate.

Thanks again!
 

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Kiros32

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Congrats on a Banner find! I find that pill box much more appealing than the coins...what a BEAUT!!!
 

mikewaz

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Nice finds!
I sure would've liked to see the look on your face when you popped that open.
Mike
 

JimBeHuntin'

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The pill box is a beautiful find alone ... the silver coins in the pill box make it an awesome find ... congratz on a great find and making the banner!
 

Goldiver

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Very cool find! You just never can tell where treasure will show up! :icon_thumleft:

Steve
 

Mr Tuff

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nice score!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MR TUFF
 

Tony66

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I know it's been said a bunch but...WOW, what a way to start off the new year, how do ya top that for the rest of 2010.

Congrats on the too cool for words find. :hello2: :hello2:
 

DigginThePast

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Congrats on your banner find. :thumbsup: Great way to start the new year.
 

desert dog

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COOL FIND WAY TO GO
 

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Mike from MI

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WOW! I love the silver box the most! Great find! :thumbsup:
 

cschiefs

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Please don't discount the value of that box too quickly - it definitely looks like silver.
 

dfx willy

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i bet you one of those silver coins that its not going to be 99% on the beach hunting anymore. congrats. willy
 

Bavaria Mike

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Awesome cache find! The pill box also looks to be silver. HH and congrats, Mike
 

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Jaws2

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dfx willy said:
i bet you one of those silver coins that its not going to be 99% on the beach hunting anymore. congrats. willy

I think your right, I am heading out to Vista area this morning, I know of a few spots in that area that may be holding some old silver.

Thanks for looking.
 

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