my first time hunting

goldhunter956

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Oct 9, 2011
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All Treasure Hunting

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Tuberale

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May 12, 2010
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You may have found more than you think!

The unclipped penny looks like a possible Indian Head cent. Be gentle cleaning it. One method which has worked for others here is to heat up a small amount of hydrogen peroxide for 40 seconds in a microwave-safe container, then allowing the penny to sit it it for 20 minutes. Next, using a small toothpick, try rubbing the toothpick over the date-segment of the coin only. You should be able to obtain a clear date within 4-5 minutes of careful cleaning. Try dipping the toothpick often to keep the wood wet or at least damp, and don't press down hard.

Do show us what the coin looks like afterwards. And use your own judgement on whether you want to spend the time cleaning the entire coin ... or not.

Either way, welcome to TNet, and thanks for sharing!
 

Chocadog

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Feb 3, 2010
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Every long journey starts with the first step, you have taken the first step and many more exciting steps WILL follow, good luck :icon_thumright:
 

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goldhunter956

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Oct 9, 2011
15
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Brownsville Tx
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Bounty Hunter Discovry 1100
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Thanks,you got me thinking about that penny im going to clean it and try to find a date
 

Bavaria Mike

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Feb 7, 2005
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Bavaria Germany
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Minelab XT70, Fisher 1280, Garrett Ace 250 and MH5
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All Treasure Hunting
Welcome to the forum! That's a start and there will be worse days, LOL. Good luck cleaning the coin. HH, Mike
 

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goldhunter956

goldhunter956

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Oct 9, 2011
15
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Brownsville Tx
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Bounty Hunter Discovry 1100
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
after cleaning the Penny's,they were to far gone to see a date :(
 

Tuberale

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Sorry. Sometimes that happens to. So you're out a penny. Unless you are keeping metal bins for recycling?
 

Born Free

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Oct 27, 2007
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Metal Detecting
Are you using a pinpointer? I wouldn't even go out with out one.

You know how they say you can't win the lottery if you don't play? Well you can't find good stuff metal detecting unless you're out there trying. The good stuff will come!

Born Free
 

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goldhunter956

goldhunter956

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Oct 9, 2011
15
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Brownsville Tx
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Bounty Hunter Discovry 1100
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
i guess i'll keep the penny's just cuz there my first finds.but on a diffrent note i was out hunting and i found a penny,dime and a pice of silver i need to clean it
 

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goldhunter956

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Oct 9, 2011
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Brownsville Tx
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Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Thanks guy's,I need to get a pinpointer you think it will help me?
 

CoilFisher

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Jul 17, 2011
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:sign13: Start digging pull tabs. You will get a ring eventually. :)
 

underarock

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Mar 27, 2011
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you'll be back on here later this week showing us your first silver coins don't even sweat it. I know its been said a thousand times but seriously take your time. It's real easy to walk right over something worth digging.
 

worldtalker

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May 11, 2011
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goldhunter,Have PERSISTANCE,and PATIENCE,Sooner or later you hit something good,bound to happen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!God Bless HH Chris
 

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