I finally got something! I dont know what but...

[Bev]

I finally got something! I don't know what but...

I went to a "tot lot" this morning in West Warwick R.I. before hurricane Earl swings by and found some stuff- finally!!
This dime... I don't know anything about it- it's probably a "ho hum" but I'm darn excited! The date says 1927 on it!! This is the first cool thing I've found!
Hurray!!!!!
-Bev

 

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[DewGuru]

Re: I finally got something! I don't know what but...

Not a ho hum ... But a silver mercury dime! Super hunt!

 

[Deepdiger60]

Re: I finally got something! I don't know what but...

Any silver is good silver congrats on your first Dd60

 

[lennon631]

Re: I finally got something! I don't know what but...

Yey Bev! Nothin' ho-hum about that! WTG

 

[Bev]

Re: I finally got something! I don't know what but...

A mercury dime? You don't say? I am just beside myself!!
Is there a place on this site that explains how to clean certain items? If not that would make a wonderful thread~!
Someone said hot peroxide but how? microwave? stove? Then what?
OMG.. wow.... finally! Whew!

 

[djm of PA]

Re: I finally got something! I don't know what but...

congrats on the gorgeous merc dime!!! I just found my first merc a few weeks back as well. It is an amazing feeling, enjoy it!

there is a forum for cleaning, just scroll down a bit further on the list of forums.

 

[Bev]

Re: I finally got something! I don't know what but...

Thank you so much for telling me where the cleaning thread is! And congrats on your dime too! Hurricane Earl is now a Tropical Storm and has just started so I guess I'm stuck in the house for a little while but then... I am going back again!!

 

[Hart-IN]

Re: I finally got something! I don't know what but...

What about that bracelet? I can see something in the pic that looks like a hallmark. Is that silver too?


Congrats on your first silver coin!!!!

 

[sectshun8]

Re: I finally got something! I don't know what but...

What about that bracelet? I can see something in the pic that looks like a hallmark. Is that silver too?


Congrats on your first silver coin!!!!

I see that too, dude coulda landed a mutli-silver hunt and not have known. Check all those finds thoroughly, silver is money in the bank!

 

[allen]

Re: I finally got something! I don't know what but...

congrats on your first silver, theres many more waiting on you !!

 

[Bev]

Re: I finally got something! I don't know what but...

Nah, the bracelet is just plated and that a solder mark. Nice though.
Here is 2 pics of that metal thing that looks like it has green/teal paint on it. Just wondering what it is. Anyone know?

 

[N.J.THer]

Re: I finally got something! I don't know what but...

Congrats on your first Silver Mercury Dime...I'm sure more will follow.

NJ

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

Re: I finally got something! I don't know what but...

Nah, the bracelet is just plated and that a solder mark. Nice though.
Here is 2 pics of that metal thing that looks like it has green/teal paint on it. Just wondering what it is. Anyone know?

Cool Finds..I found my first silver yesterday..its a great feeling..and that green thing looks like an old toy car that got hit by a lawnmower a couple times

HH

 

[diggin jimmy hoffa]

Re: I finally got something! I don't know what but...

Here is 2 pics of that metal thing that looks like it has green/teal paint on it. Just wondering what it is. Anyone know?

Great finds and you to think you didn't know what you had.
I think the green piece of metal is part of a Matchbox/Hotwheel or similar type toy car. Looks to be the front end of one that got in the way of the mower blades and bend up and around. Look closely as it appears to be the grille work of a car.

DJH

 

[Bev]

Re: I finally got something! I don't know what but...

I was sort of sure it was a mercury dime but not enough to post it as such, I try to watch all of your posts and try to match up the coins with what you are describing but it's a little tough- sitting, standing, half, etc... I'm getting there! A smart move would be to get a book with certain coins. Probably the way to go.
Poor little matchbox car. Darn shame!

 

[davest]

Re: I finally got something! I don't know what but...

with finds like that, you'll be an expert in no time. There is a lot of information that is shared on this board and it's shared freely.

That is a fine find, so is the rest. After a while it becomes old hat.

 

[richm]

Re: I finally got something! I don't know what but...

Yey Bev! Nothin' ho-hum about that! WTG

I like your avatar, it's by a friend of mine Mark Parisi. We both have done work for the same card company. If you go to my profile you'll see a few of mine...Rich.

 

[Rogerm069]

Re: I finally got something! I don't know what but...

Now the itch that only can be satisfied by digging! Wait until you get some gold and silver jewelry.
Congrats!!!

 

[Bev]

Re: I finally got something! I don't know what but...

I don't know how to explain it, but as I drive down the road and look to the sides I can't help but wonder how many hidden coins have I just driven by? I look for the largest trees... I pull over and just stare into the woods... I must look like a serial killer staking out my next kill spot!

 

[Wldbil]

Re: I finally got something! I don't know what but...

Great find... Still looking for my first merc, nothing ho hum about that. Congrats.