BIG SILVER- it's about time!

[Gridwalker306]

I have been so busy I haven't had much time to hunt this year, and when I do get the chance I haven't found much. Sadly I haven't been very active around here either, and for that I apologize.

Anyway, I was able to get out for a hunt tonight and it was pretty sweet. I was out at a ploughed field owned by friends of mine. I started to notice lots of broken glass and pottery and knew I found a hot spot.

I've dug a handful of Barber halves, but I haven't found a silver half since 2012! It was so cool to find a Canadian one, you know, seeing as I live in Canada lol. It's a little beat up from the plough, but I'll take it! Was also pleased to dig the 1861 Victorian half penny.

Thanks for looking and good luck out there

 

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[califteacher]

Great hunt results and before & after photos. It is amazing sometimes how long one can let pass by between hunts--I am just getting back into things after almost a year off. Thanks for sharing.

 

[trdking]

Big thumbs up and no mention of the Barber Dime? That one is a hunny

 

[vpnavy]

 

[DigToChina]

Great to see you hitting the board with some awesome finds J. I’d love to find one of those 50 cent coins (or any of the others for that matter).

I know what you mean about being busy and then not finding much when you do get out. My last four hunts have been pretty uneventful at my silver park but I actually think it’s the dry ground that’s the problem as my total finds have also dropped.

 

[Gridwalker306]

Great hunt results and before & after photos. It is amazing sometimes how long one can let pass by between hunts--I am just getting back into things after almost a year off. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks cali, I wish you luck as you get back into it. Feels so good!

 

[Gridwalker306]

Big thumbs up and no mention of the Barber Dime? That one is a hunny

Thanks trdking. Yes the dime came out in beautiful shape. I was hoping it had an s mintmark!

 

[Gridwalker306]

Great to see you hitting the board with some awesome finds J. I’d love to find one of those 50 cent coins (or any of the others for that matter).

I know what you mean about being busy and then not finding much when you do get out. My last four hunts have been pretty uneventful at my silver park but I actually think it’s the dry ground that’s the problem as my total finds have also dropped.

Yes the dry ground is a pain for sure. All my usual spots are tough digging with not many good finds. The ploughed field is easy digging, just gotta find those hot spots. Do you have access to any farm fields?

 

[DigToChina]

Yes the dry ground is a pain for sure. All my usual spots are tough digging with not many good finds. The ploughed field is easy digging, just gotta find those hot spots. Do you have access to any farm fields?

It’s not even the tougher digging which it is. I actually think the machine isn’t banging the targets because conduction is decreased. Could be a lame excuse. [emoji848]

Although my personality would allow me to ask people permission (I can take a no), the reality is I don’t have access. I do most of my hunting either after the kids fall asleep or before they wake up so I can spend time with them and no one wants me prowling around in the dark [emoji2371] That will change soon I guess...

 

[Trezurehunter]

Nice coins J. I like that silver Canadian Half.

 

[Hawks88]

Some nice old coin saves. Congrats

 

[Gridwalker306]

It’s not even the tougher digging which it is. I actually think the machine isn’t banging the targets because conduction is decreased. Could be a lame excuse. [emoji848]

Although my personality would allow me to ask people permission (I can take a no), the reality is I don’t have access. I do most of my hunting either after the kids fall asleep or before they wake up so I can spend time with them and no one wants me prowling around in the dark [emoji2371] That will change soon I guess...

I agree, I seem to make more finds when the ground isn’t hard and dry.

As for fields- I find that people are much more likely to let someone wander a field than detect their yard lol.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Very nice old coin shooting!

 

[washingtonian]

Wow! What a haul. Gotta love when a B nickel, barber dime and Indian head are after thoughts lol. Way to go!!

 

[dirtlooter]

awesome field! congrats

 

[RVRoamer73]

That's a beautiful Silver half. Congrats on saving that piece of history. GL HH

 

[Pick_axe]

Excellent finds!

 

[A2coins]

Good to see I haven't got out much either that's a beauty. Well done

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Great bunch of old coins and an awesome big silver!

 

[against the wind]

Congrats on the Canadian Silver Half.