YIPEE SKIPPY, FOUND SILVER FINALLY!

CoilyGirl

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We went yesterday afternoon to a property we noticed was getting ready to be torn down and had called Saturday to get permission. I started in the front of the yard and the mister took the back that was more overgrown and weedy. About an hour into it we traded spots,he in the front and I in the back.It was hard to swing my Minelab and get good contact with the ground because of the high grass and weeds. First good signal turned out to be a US Eagle button which I was thrilled with(even though it was crushed on the front a bit)and had to go brag to my husband and then a few minutes later I got a sweet but deep sounding target. I thought as I saw a gleam that it was just another piece of flashing. I had been finding all afternoon until a beautiful Merc just fell into my waiting hand. I was soooo excited,been waiting for this moment a long time.She is pretty well worn,a 1916,the first year they were minted. Here she is as well as some other finds from this weekend, a little buckle, a flattened pistol ball,the button,a Spencer bullet.

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coinman123

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That eagle button is from the 1800's (Eagle facing left, from civil war era), it is pre-US Seal (1902-present)! Great find on the 98 year old silver, I have only ever found one silver (1904 barber dime).
 

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Ahab8

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Hey that's awesome CG! That's a great feeling and one I hope you experience lots of times in the future
 

pasttom

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After the first one they come faster and yet in streaks. There will be many rewards for hard work and persistence. I hope you continue to share them- nice pictures!
 

AQUA

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Well done Coilygirl

Found my first Merc last month also....silver is always a welcome sight... now you will find all kinds of silver since you have broken the spell.
 

Scrappy

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Hoorayyyy! Nice find congrats !

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park pirate

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Man she sure is worn, still a good find, its funny many 1916's i find are worn big time...
 

Msbeepbeep

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Nice finds! Congrats!
Nothing like the glint if silver coming out of the ground, a very pretty sight indeed!
 

SusanMN

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How did I miss your post! Congrats on the merc. Aren't they a beautiful coin?
 

ModernMiner

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Awesome, awesome, awesome!!!
Congrats on the sweet Merc. One of my favorite coin designs. :thumbsup:
-MM-
 

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