Key date Wheat

Lost Addict

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May 25, 2007
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Whites DFX with Sun Ray DX-1 probe; Minelab E-Trac & Garrett Pro Pointer
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Went to an old boy scout camp base ball field two blocks from my apartment after work yesterday. Been there several times before and found Mercury dimes a Rosey two Buffalos several wheats and a silver ring. This field is full of can slaw and pull tabs but I was more interested in the iffy signals the ones I passed over all the other times I hunted there. It really paied off. Got a jumpy 12-38 to 14-41 high tone from all directions. Depth gauge only showed it to be around 5 inches. Three inches deep was a 1909 wheat penny. I looked right away for an "S" but it wasn't to be. Flipped it over but it was too dirty to see the V. D. B. After a light cleaning at home it became visible. The Mexican coin looks as though someone made it into a piece of jewelry. There was one small chain link attached to it but it got lost. I just thought it was a charm from a neckless or bracelet. That came in as a solid 12-32 on the Etrac and was only a few inches deep. Good Luck and Happy Hunting.
 

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gold nuggets

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Apr 5, 2008
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Springfield, Oregon
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Explorer SE, Pro coil inline probe. Also the Excal II
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All Treasure Hunting
Too bad you couldn't find a "S" mint mark on the 1909 VDB wheat cent...that would
have made your day for sure. It's still a great find and something you won't forget
anytime soon! Well done and congratulations. Gold Nuggets :hello:
 

flakefinder

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Jul 21, 2010
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161
Michigan
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I found a 1909 V.D.B and the S was missing about a week ago, so close but yet so far, Congrats on a good find and good hunting....
 

Marinehunter

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Jan 31, 2012
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New York/Florida
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A place like that field is a find in itself, happy hunting.
 

toddsumm1

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Feb 19, 2010
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Garrett ATPro w/ProPointer/White's DFX 300/White's DFX/White's Eagle Spectrum/Radio Shack (Bounty Hunter)/
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All Treasure Hunting
That is awesome!!!
 

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