Last two hunts and a first

watercolor

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HUNT ONE:
A couple of weeks ago while hunting in SE Wisconsin (scored 5 Indian heads that day :))
I met a person out walking his dog. After talking with him about this great hobby, he offered
to let me hunt his 1870's property the next time I was in WI and last Monday I took him
up on his generous offer.

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During my 1-1/2 hour hunt, I managed to cover about 1/3 of his property and scored two
Wheaties (1911 & 1946), a 1943 Merc, a cool Manoil lead soldier, a round brass "what's it",
an iron RR spike and a heart-stopping disk of aluminum play money. . . which I thought
was a silver 3-cent piece :o. . . not to be.

HUNT TWO
Yesterday I met Mike out at the camp that supposedly has been hunted to death.
Mike was first on the board with a 1919 Wheat and then 10-minutes later, a supper-thin
Barber Dime (date worn off).

Ten minutes later, I countered with an UGLY Indian Head (pitted to death >:() and then followed that with
my first silver half ever. . . a 1949 Franklin :) . . . the most solid VDI 93 reading I ever had.

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Thanks for looking & happy hunting!
watercolor
 

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mastereagle22

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WOW WC great stuff.


I haven't found a soldier in that good a condition yet. I am wanting to find another INDIAN HEAD Penny or two as well. BB and I cannot seem to find a place where any were dropped. :(


And I have given up hope of finding a silver dollar or half. If it happens it happens but I'm not holding my breath.....


Great job! :thumbsup:
 

49er

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Sounds like you are getting the hang of your machine and politics of getting permission. Great digs..... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
 

DPBOB

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WELCOME my FRIEND to the " HALF DOLLAR CLUB " ( it's about time )
Like i told you on the phone.
Since it's not a " RELIC " you have to give it away ???
love that soldier
Congrats Mark on another job well done...
Call me for a demo on Sat or Sun
 

Burdie

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Wow you are having a great summer in finds. Congrats on that Half. See you soon.
Burdie
 

twistidd

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Nice silver! Congratulations on the hunts...that Wisconsin house looks very cool.

Joe
 

kimsdad

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Once again, Mark, you have come through with great finds, including another Indian and yet another gorgeous Merc who was all dolled up but had no place to go - until now! That's a fantastic soldier, too!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Neil
 

Ron B

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Fantastic stroke of luck!
Being friendly, getting to hunt the old home place is superb!
Nice story! Spectacular finds!

May you next hunt be even better!
GRB
 

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