Two "Firsts"

JeffInMass

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Two "Firsts"

Hi All,

My friend had knee surgery last week and has been cooped up for over a week. Not one to be immobile, he's been itching just to get out of the house. He asked me to take him out MD'ing, just so he could walk a little with me.

We went to a gathering area in a small nearby RI town, and after not finding anything of note for an hour or so, I got a signal that rang in nicely, but was jumping around due to me being close to the power lines on the street. Since I wasn't finding anything, I dug. After I took out the plug and stuck in the X1- I knew there was something good down there. Moved a little soil and into the hole fell a little beauty- my first Half Dime- an 1839 Seated.

Not more than 8 feet from that spot and less than 5 minutes- same type of signal. I think, no way! Down about the same depth- pull out some dirt and Bingo! Another small piece of silver. This time it was an 1830 Capped Half Dime! Nice Fine detail, but sadly it's bent and holed.

That was it for the finds for the day, but I couldn't have been happier.

HH,

Jeff
 

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Mona Lisa

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Re: Two "Firsts"

Those are beauties, jeff, and I'm soooooooo jealous! :P

You sure have found a lot of great coins. Keep it up.
 

Jason in TN

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Re: Two "Firsts"

Maybe there was somthing set up there selling somthing for a nickel or half dime in your case. If you found two there is likely mor in the area.
 

The Seeker

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Re: Two "Firsts"

Nice going !!!!!!! That spot is one to go back to......Keep on posting!!!!! Seeker
 

Nana40

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Re: Two "Firsts"

Oh my goodness Jeff! :o

:o Awesome!

;)
 

Leon

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Re: Two "Firsts"

Wow,,, good job on dig'n that iffy signal, & what a spot, WTG!!!
I would definitely be hitting that area hard...
Good luck, & Happy hunting~
 

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southbound

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Re: Two "Firsts"

Wish i could have luck like yours. Way to go, Vern :)
 

Daniel in NC

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Re: Two "Firsts"

Really nice...I found an 1837 half dime last week and yours is still in better shape than mine even with the hole. What type of area did you find it (you dont have to be too specific)...homesite, park, etc?
 

Bjorn_MD

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Re: Two "Firsts"

Excellent Firsts!

I love the firsts in this exciting hobby it's so fun.

Hope you come across a few more in that area. It definitely sounds like you found a hot spot.
 

civilman1

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Re: Two "Firsts"

Definetley hit the sweet spot Jeff..wouldn't give up on this place anytime soon..Bum knee or not.Congrat's and HH!!
 

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