Silver Saturday!

[Carolina Tom]

I met Tnetter, Kurtstuben this morning. We went to a spot where we rarely find anything good. It was cold and windy... and we were getting discouraged. Luckily for us, Smittyman called and alerted us to a new spot. Said he found wheaties there, and that we ought to go by and give it a try.

We headed out.

I cheated and stopped on the way. It was a 40 square foot spot that had just been cleared. The hunch paid off with a ‘51 Rosie.

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Smittyman’s permission was at least an acre of grassy front yard, unfortunately not that old, but we were just happy to be invited. Here is a pic of Kurtstuben getting after it.



I found this aluminum “pretzel” but wasn’t sure what it was. It says: Purity, Body and Flavor on it. I just couldn’t imagine what these three attributes could be referring to, except, girls...



Turned out to be a 1950s golf ball marker made to advertise Ballantine Beer.

When I saw the back of this cuff button, I was sure it was going to be an eagle button. Turned out to be a Great Seal button. Still a decent find.



I managed to find a half dozen wheaties.



There wasn’t much trash so I was digging all of the targets. Three times during the 3 hour hunt, nice high tones rang in and the holes produced silver dimes.



This target didn’t sound very good, but as soon as I saw it, I knew it was silver.



Sterling St. Christopher medal. It’s a nice thick one with very little wear. Score.



Here is a pic of all of today’s keepers. It was a very good day for me. Thanks Smittyman!



Thanks for looking and good luck on your hunts.

 

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[BLK HOLE]

Very nice hunt Tom! Love the silver, congratulations

 

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[Professor of Engineering]

Very nice hunt, congrats!

 

[Inspector]

Great day of hunts, congrats on the silver saves but the marker is the coolest in my eyes. HH

 

[against the wind]

Well done CT.
Just the Mercury would have made me happy.
Excellent hunt.
Congratulations

 

[Bharpring]

Wow, Tom you outdid yourself on this one! Those are incredible finds in your neck of the woods. I know from first hand experience. Great Job!

 

[Carolina Tom]

Wow, Tom you outdid yourself on this one! Those are incredible finds in your neck of the woods. I know from first hand experience. Great Job!

Thanks man. It’s a good spot, but not for much longer. Only an acre in size and won’t be available but a week or two, then new construction will begin. There is more there, hopefully Smittyman will get over there during the week.

 

[dirtlooter]

awesome finds, silver like that and then very cool relics

 

[Chizzy]

Dang, Tom!! That's one heck of a load of silver......congrats!!

 

[bergie]

Nice going, dude!

 

[ShovelinDave]

WTG Tom, that is a good way to start out the new year. Love the St. Christopher Medal. I have yet to find one made of silver. Does Smittyman get a cut of the finds? SD