ATP Finds some old silver - 1899-O Barber Quarter

Diggin-N-Dumps

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Well, Its been about 2 full weeks of finding ZERO Silvers.

So I was pretty amped this weekend hoping to find anything. Went out with Jcobb on Sat and hit a few areas, ended up asking some workers if it were Ok to dectect the house they were working on.

Which turned out good! found a Rosie right off the batt. So my streak of nothing was finally over. Also found this 1917 Wheat penny that was in Awesome shape.

We went and hit another spot we had never hunted . It was full of junk and my first good target was a 1913 Wheat laying on top of the ground. It doesnt look like it was ever even in the ground.

On Sunday we meet up for a quick hunt, and walked into this old field that used to be a 1900s school house. First target was reading 85-86 at 4"..Dug down and found this beautiful Merc!

So happy it wasn't anther damn Rosie..lol

About 10 minutes later I got Another 85-86, but when I checked it another direction, it was a solid 90. So Dug down and pulled out what I thought was a token, Then I wiped the rim and saw SILVER!. I knew it was an older quarter because it was pretty smooth.

Turned out to be a 1899-O Barber Quarter! I haven't found one of those in 3 years!

Whats great is now Jcobb and I have a new place to completly clean out. Ive been to this place in the past and only pulled Wheats, So there is still hope!

This brings my total Silvers for the year up to 46! Hoping to hit that 50 mark before the end of the year

thanks for looking
 

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Carolina Tom

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Congrats on the silvers. Glad that your dry streak is over. GL&HH.
 

jcobb

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That was an awesome hunt for you! I totally didn't expect any 1800's silver from there lol
I know you were pumped after that merc, but dang the Barber!
 

Ahab8

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Great weekend DD. Love those big silvers
 

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Diggin-N-Dumps

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That was an awesome hunt for you! I totally didn't expect any 1800's silver from there lol
I know you were pumped after that merc, but dang the Barber!

I know! I have a feeling we are going to be spending the some time there real soon
 

sandchip

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Nice bunch of finds. The Merc seems to be in great shape, too.
 

cjon455

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That's a great way to end a silver slump!!
I too set a 5o silver goal for the year
keep at it!!

I'd say the slump was worth it, great digs!!
 

Diggin Dude

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Awesome! That quarter gives me hope. I've been in a three week slump.

Congrats! !!!!
 

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