🥇 BANNER A bucket list find, a surprise big silver.

WHADIFIND

Gold Member
Apr 9, 2012
12,031
37,863
South of the Mason-Dixon Line
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1
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4
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Garrett AT-MAX
Garrett AT-PRO,
Garrett Groundhog,
Pro-Pointer,

Jack Hammer!
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
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I went to a place I call zip city. It's a modern park, never expect too much and usually that's
what I get. It's a place where one can expect clad and maybe hope for a bit of bling. The hits are just regular
enough to be able to stay interested but there's not much trash. So, it's usually a nice peaceful walk.

As you can see from the bulk of the finds:

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( a "no value" token)

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This is why I call the place "zip city" :) .

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You KNOW what my title line might have been if this had
been the best find today. ;) LOL

BUT.....

The star of the day AND of my lifetime of hunting!

I'm walking along and I get one of "THOSE" hits. You know.
89-91 in ALL directions? Plain as day? Only a couple inches down?

Some do a victory dance when they happen upon a lifetime find but I tell
you I don't do that sort of stuff. BUT....in this case....I did do my personal
version of a victory dance. Me and my ATP go into this waltz like dance! I
spin it around the hole and just listen to that sweeeeet 89-91,over and over and over! LOL

Finally I get down to business and I gave the ATP a "dip" to beat all "dips" and then dug.

Here's what I saw:

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I've always worked with a theory.
That every place was something else before it became what it is today.
This just continues to prove my theory.

My oldest silver ever!

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Before anyone attempts to rain on my parade, I did some preliminary checking. The weight and size are correct. ;)
But, even if this would prove to be something other than I think it is, it still counts. After all it is my "book" after all. LOL

Thanks for taking the time to share in my happiness!
 

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Argentium

Gold Member
Feb 2, 2008
9,058
5,574
Santa Fe, New Mexico
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Whites, MXT.
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Will somebody please tell me where they think the problem is here ? I'll start by asking WHADIFIND - what's with the disclaimer ?
"but even if this would prove" ..... ????????????????????????
 

The Aluminum Monster

Hero Member
Mar 18, 2015
595
777
New Bedford, MA
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White's Coinmaster Pro, Tesoro Mojave, Garrett AT Pro, 5x8 DD, 15" NEL Attack, Garrett Pro-pointer, Pro Series 5x9 sand scoop, 30" Royal Compact sluice, 36" Bazooka Gold Trap, Gold Cube.
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Can I ask what the concerns are about the coin?

I say congrats on a bucket list find! Hopefully your skepticism is unwarranted.
 

OWK

Hero Member
Apr 26, 2014
998
1,291
North Central Md
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Fisher F70, F75
Garrett Pinpointer
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Will somebody please tell me where they think the problem is here ? I'll start by asking WHADIFIND - what's with the disclaimer ?
"but even if this would prove" ..... ????????????????????????

If I had to guess, I'd say he was concerned about the color/luster. (but as we all know, that's a crap-shoot)

But given the fidelity of the strike of the coin, coupled with weight/size observations, I'd say it doesn't seem worthy of any doubts in my mind.

I clicked banner based on condition alone.
 

Loco-Digger

Gold Member
Jun 16, 2014
11,825
17,742
Northern O-H-I-O
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1
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F75 LTD, 1280X Aquanaut, & a Patriot (back-up/loaner)
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Great story and fantastic silver.:occasion14: Love when the detector screams big silver. Enjoy the feeling, it should last a while.
 

Garrett424

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Jun 20, 2014
3,164
2,284
Granite, Maryland
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Teknetics Omega 8000
Teknetics Delta 4000,
Deteknix XPointer,
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Freakin' beautiful coin.

Congratulations dude. That's one of those once in a lifetime finds (at this point anyway, who knows?? Lightning has been known to strike twice).

Awesome find.
 

ironhorse

Silver Member
Oct 13, 2009
3,713
4,652
East Dirtyville
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There ain't nothing wrong with that!
That's one of the greatest things about detecting, you just never know until you get it on the surface ; and a surprise is a bonus!
 

treblehunter

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Jun 18, 2013
9,675
11,295
New Jersey
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Minelab Excalibur II
XP Deus
Garrett pro pointer
XP Deus MI-6 pinpointer
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Great find Gary, so cool.
But, its not looking good..
Double check that..
If it is,? Its a Banner find all the way.
George

Why would you even say that? What are you basing your comment that it doesn't look good on?
 

deershed

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Apr 25, 2013
3,305
4,103
Maryland
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Find of a life time for anyone, Awesome find!!

Did I say SWEET find!! Congrats!!
 

Scrappy

Gold Member
Mar 6, 2014
9,204
14,019
17th century
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Other
Can you give us a few close ups of the coin? I want to see the shine and beauty up close! (Coin smut)
 

The Aluminum Monster

Hero Member
Mar 18, 2015
595
777
New Bedford, MA
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White's Coinmaster Pro, Tesoro Mojave, Garrett AT Pro, 5x8 DD, 15" NEL Attack, Garrett Pro-pointer, Pro Series 5x9 sand scoop, 30" Royal Compact sluice, 36" Bazooka Gold Trap, Gold Cube.
Primary Interest:
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Can you give us a few close ups of the coin? I want to see the shine and beauty up close! (Coin smut)

And in less yellow light as well, if possible! Coin smut, indeed.
 

Tnmountains

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Staff member
Jan 27, 2009
18,701
11,658
South East Tennessee on Ga, Ala line
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Tesoro Conquistador freq shift
Fisher F75
Garrett AT-Pro
Garet carrot
Neodymium magnets
5' Probe
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All Treasure Hunting
Oh yeah that is one nice coin. Congratulations to you. I am sure you will have that one graded. Keep us updated please :thumbsup:
HH
 

Gridwalker306

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Nov 10, 2010
6,012
7,406
Canada
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XP Deus, ATPro
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Heavens to murgatroyd!!! Just thinking of digging that coin makes me nauseous with delight. Big congrats man!
 

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WHADIFIND

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Apr 9, 2012
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37,863
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4
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Garrett AT-MAX
Garrett AT-PRO,
Garrett Groundhog,
Pro-Pointer,

Jack Hammer!
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
First of all, my sincerest thanks to all responders. THAT...is the real reason I come to T-Net. To be able to share something
in my hobby with people who are as passionate about it as I am. Also, for the knowledge it encompasses.

Now, with that said, I'll attempt to answer a couple questions posed.

My "disclaimer" was put in because of what I see all too often here. It's a GREAT site! But, for my tastes, it has been much too harsh
on some. It seems to me that there are a few who take someone else's post too seriously. It seems like the whole purpose is getting one's
item "up top". And, with that being the driving force, some, not all mind you, but some seem to try too hard to disprove. It's almost as if
the thought is, that the poster is trying to "put one over" on them.

So, my disclaimer was to point out that I was on here to share a bit of the happy I was feeling and not for verification, validation or accolades. :)

Now, to the star. I've talked it over with a friend who knows coins far better than I ever will. And, even though we could be wrong since we're not perfect.
We think it's NOT a mint error coin. Rather, a regular date, double leaf. As far as getting it "graded", see above about verification. ;) LOL I have what I have and I'm perfectly happy with that, if it needs grading, I'll let the one I pass it on to, to do. :) Besides, it is in deplorable condition, numismatically speaking. LOL It has nicks and scratches,rubs, gouges, plus a bit of that "silver's disease" I've heard somebody mention, (the black tarnish spots).

Blingie has not EVEN seen this one yet! LOL



As to more pics, we have it soaking in a vat of muriatic acid, hooked to an electrolysis rig, in a ultra-sound chamber inside a microwave. As soon as the smoke clears,
I'll try to post a couple more. ;)

Again, thank you everyone for all the wonderful sharing of the moment. :)
 

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Metal Magnet

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Oct 26, 2010
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First of all, my sincerest thanks to all responders. THAT...is the real reason I come to T-Net. To be able to share something
in my hobby with people who are as passionate about it as I am. Also, for the knowledge it encompasses.

Now, with that said, I'll attempt to answer a couple questions posed.

My "disclaimer" was put in because of what I see all too often here. It's a GREAT site! But, for my tastes, it has been much too harsh
on some. It seems to me that there are a few who take someone else's post too seriously. It seems like the whole purpose is getting one's
item "up top". And, with that being the driving force, some, not all mind you, but some seem to try too hard to disprove. It's almost as if
the thought is, that the poster is trying to "put one over" on them.

So, my disclaimer was to point out that I was on here to share a bit of the happy I was feeling and not for verification, validation or accolades. :)

Now, to the star. I've talked it over with a friend who knows coins far better than I ever will. And, even though we could be wrong since we're not perfect.
We think it's NOT a mint error coin. Rather, a regular date, double leaf. As far as getting it "graded", see above about verification. ;) LOL I have what I have and I'm perfectly happy with that, if it needs grading, I'll let the one I pass it on to to do. :) Besides, it is in deplorable condition, numismatically speaking. LOL It has nicks and scratches,rubs, gouges, plus a bit of that "silver's disease" I've heard somebody mention, (the black tarnish spots).

Blingie has not EVEN seen this one yet! LOL



As to more pics, we have it soaking in a vat of muriatic acid, hooked to an electrolysis rig, in a ultra-sound chamber inside a microwave. As soon as the smoke clears,
I'll try to post a couple more. ;)

Again, thank you everyone for all the wonderful sharing of the moment. :)

I would think trust value of a long standing member should carry weight on this forum (or any other). It's like anything else in life. Just my 2 cents.

As for your find, it's a dream find for any of us. You are now in the company of a lucky few to have found that coin. A hearty congrats to you - always enjoy your posts!
 

Subterranean

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Jan 31, 2012
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All I can muster up with my jaw on the floor is.....WOWZERS! Congrats Whadi on a stunner! Sub 8-)
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Msbeepbeep

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Jun 24, 2012
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Wise move not showing it to you know who!

Lol! Your last paragraph just scared half the readers and the rest of us are laughing! Wicked! Lol!

I already voted, so it doesn't matter.
 

CoinandRelicMan

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Apr 3, 2011
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Thats an extreme "Whadifind" !!!! Maybe you need a new name now like "LuckyOne" :laughing7: :occasion14:Congrats :metaldetector:, that beats all my oldies out here wait I only have one really old one an 1817 large cent not counting that AD 1000 Korean cash coin no one cared about :laughing7:
 

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