A first - two firsts in one day

[gold fish]

Went to a HEAVILY hunted school that is no longer in use, I made a good showing of the skills I've learned here, I dug everything not iron, I'm gonna go back and piece-meal out the rest a little at a time. there are TONS of nails, but I've learned that is a good thing, today proved it. Out of all the amateurs that have hit this place, NONE of them are digging everything. This spot has been cherry-picked to death, so I dug the questionables, and it really worked out. First I hit the 1939 nickel('bout an inch deep !!), that was when it hit me, I'll dig the stuff I don't usually dig, about 30 minutes(and God knows how many nails) later, I hit the three ringer, it's really smooth, pretty sure it's been there a while, our dirt is very nice to lead. This is the first muzzle-loaded bullet I've found, I don't think they're too common around here(do you see many gypsy ??). after about another hour of nails, I hit another weird one, turned out to be a dog license, another first. It's dated 1930, so kinda old too. All in all a great day for late Nov., Thursday our high is supposed to be 20. I have a good feeling about going back for the rest of those nails, all of them I hit were 4"-7" deep, and undisturbed for a long time, I'm pretty sure their friends are hiding something.........

OK, I haven't slept for like 36 hours, so I'm gonna have a bedtime snack, and go die until sometime around 8:00 am. Have a good nite, HH, and to my fellow northeners, for the LOVE OF GOD, get out in this weather !!!!

 

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[hollowpointred]

hey, that nickle was almost a buffalo! i have a feeling this new tactic in hunting style is going to bring you a gold ring or two! also a lot of other cool stuff you normally wouldnt find. you will dig a lot of junk for sure, but i think youll be surprised at how much of that stuff isnt junk!

 

[Snee]

If your '39 is a D or S (on the back, to the right of the building) then that'll be a pretty good coin you've got. Great finds!

 

[markgPA]

Hi gold fish
In most places, I dig everthing too, especially those "hunted out spots". Hunting woods I use a relic shovel and digging everything is a snap. Keep at it and you'll get some more goodies. Sleep tight.
HH
Mark G

 

[lucky1777]

I like finding them old dog tags. Congratulations on your finds.

 

[eric in ks]

That is a sweet dog tag my friend. Thumbs up. Eric

 

[goldencoin]

Wow, it really paid off!

HH
-GC

 

[Postalrevnant]

Congratulations good to see you pull out those great firsts in that "Hunted out spot". Love to see peps take the time and get rewarded for thier efforts.

Rev

 

[TreasureTales]

Good work gold fish. It is rare, very rare, for any place to be "hunted out." Hunted heavily? Sure. But not hunted out. You have the beginnings of a very historic and worthwhile collection. Keep using what you learn here and in the field and you'll become an ace in no time at all. Really really happy for you.

 

[mlw67]

Congrats on those firsts! Keep it up!