MONSTER SILVER....Found the BIG SISTER to the 2 Barber halves from last week.

silverfreak

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I'm heading to work because I have a 5:30 fitness training appointment...but I had to post this monster lady. I just got back about 45 minutes ago...and NO WAY I could go to work until I got the before and after pics...and posted this big old lady :thumbsup:
I went back to the "Twighlight Zone" site that has now coughed up 10 coins...the newest date being the 1906 Barber Half last week.
It gave me about 2 hours of hunt time today before the interference took over again :sad10:
I wasn't 30 minutes into the hunt when I got a very...and I mean very iffy silver hit...but the depth meter was buried. :thumbsup: It only hit in one direction and from one angle..but it just sounded so sweet for that split second that I gave it a shot. ::) Problem was that when I hit pinpoint...the cursor went straight upper left corner. ??? I told you guys in my last post I was going back here and dig ANYthing that made a peep...and this one not only peeped...but it peeped like silver :icon_sunny:
I was able to pinpoint slightly even through the interference but I still dug a big plug because of the depth..and because of the amazing coins that I have already plucked from this crazy site. I dug a 9" deep plug and then prayed as I ran the probe....NULLSVILLE . :dontknow: Went ahead and switched over to pinpoint with the probe and sure enough...nasty old rusty nail. I just stuck it in my pouch. :-[ Oh well...no big deal cause' if you want the deepies...you gotta' take some chances. I went ahead and filled in the deep hole and was really disappointed because that slight peep sounded too good to fool me ::)
Went ahead as I always do and re-swept the coil over the filled hole one more time before walking away...and BINGO :thumbsup: This time the signal was a little more than a peep...and it hit from more angles. :tongue3: I RE-dug the plug to about 10"and ran the probe one more time. Man did it sing! :thumbsup:
It blew my ears off at 10" down but still nulled out when I moved it off the center of the silver hit. I knew I had something good because of the way the probe sang and also the depth...even though it nulled off the center. :wink: I dug another big clod out of the hole as to be sure not to damage whatever it was. At this point I was a full 12" down...and the Lesche handle tip was parallel with the ground level.
I picked up the clod...and carefully removed some dirt...which exposed the tip of a big nail. I then removed some more dirt from around the nail and saw what we all dream about....a BIG SILVER rim. :headbang: I thought..yippee...I got me another Barber Half...which would be my third in 10 days. I removed more dirt from the clod and boy was I WRONG! :hello2: I first saw the rusty nail laying right accross the back left side of the big silver coin...then the hole clod just fell apart. Out pops a SILVER MORGAN DOLLAR from a foot deep. :occasion14: Good thing there was a restroom close by ;D
What an unbelievable experience. I just had a feeling that after finding two barber halves...that there just might be more big silver hiding there. Not in my wildest dreams though...did I expect this monster silver lady. I truly can't explain the feeling I had when it popped out of the clod. :sunny:
You can see in the pic...exactly where the big rusty nail was setting directly accross the back left side and through the word "America"...which explains the good hit...but then slight null.
It still amazes me that the SE hit this at 12" down with a first rusty nail 3" above it...THEN a second big rusty nail laying right on the coin. :thumbsup:
Thank you all for sharing this with me. :angel7:
 

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49r Relics

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Wow Bryce, what an amazing find! ;D

I just know you are going to end up grid searching and digging all iffys at the twilight zone. Can't wait to see what else is in there. Thanks for all of the details about the nails, etc, good tips for a new SE user :thumbsup:

Congratulations and HH, Mark
 

Admiral de Salee

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I've only found 1 full-sized dollar coin ever, an '82 clad Ike, and *that* was an unusual find.
It's that much more rare to dig up a Morgan!

You can probably spare one of the Barber halves now, plz snd 2 me via T-net, thx ever so.
 

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ugotit22 said:
same thing happend to me last week. I got a decent hit dug down and pulled out a nail, rechecked the hole and there was a nice bang. No silver bitu i did get a nice 1788 CT copper. That silver had to be amazing, BIG CONGRATS
Thanks ugotit22. I'd like to find some old coppers...but hard to do that in my local parks ;D


Burdie said:
A Monster for sure! LOL what a find. Congrats.

Burdie
Thanks Burdie.


weasel606 said:
awesome find silverfreak :o that morgan is a beautie :thumbsup:
Thanks Weasel :thumbsup:
 

creeper71

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very nice find... I'm new to coin grading.. is this what would be considered AU since the liberty is bold an the ridges in the rims are still there?? thanks for answering my question
 

Mirage

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Re: MONSTER SILVER....Found the BIG SISTER to the 2 Barber halves from last week

Very Sweet! I hope I can experience the feeling someday. It's always more satisfying when the coin is one of those deep iffy signals. ;D

Bob
 

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Good job! However the barber halves are worth more...Kane23
 

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romeo-1 said:
That's a DEEP 3 pointer ;D


Evolution said:
Wow. :o Beautiful Morgan. :icon_sunny: You must still be on cloud nine. :icon_king:
Thanks Evo. Cloud 10...if there is such a thing :thumbsup:


I_Dig_NYC said:
THATS WAHT I'M TALKIN' ABOUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks buddy ;D
 

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Detectingfreak said:
CONGRATULATIONS DUDE! This definatly is the best thing you have found since I have started reading your posts! The SE is a wonderfull machine! I wish you good luck on many of your other hunts! The coin looks to be in pretty good condition! :thumbsup:
Thanks DF


Rich in Central PA said:
Thats great silverfreak. Bet you had to change your pants after that one ;D WTG man, ................Rich
Thanks Rich. Yep...good thing there was a restroom close ;D


TreasureFiend said:
WOW GREAT FIND!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup:

BANNER!!!!!!
Thanks fiend :thumbsup:


flyinguy said:
you are making us all puke no matter what nice stuff we say! happy for you. beautiful!
Thanks flyinguy ;D
 

The Buzzard King

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Dang! What a coin! That's some HUGE silver!
I'm still waiting for my first Morgan. (if ever)
That had to "freak you out" even more than the barber halfs! lol.
Great find. Congrats!
 

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absolutely amazing find!!!!
 

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Simply awesome. Would you stop posting all these awesome finds. I want to quit work and go out and get an SE, 2 things that could get me in a lot of trouble. Great story as well.
 

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kimsdad said:
Woweee! What a GREAT coin! :thumbsup:

Thanks for telling the story & the before & after pics. I'm livin' through you vicariously, and they help!

Let us know how long it takes you to get to sleep tonight. That find would keep me awake for sure!
Thanks kimsdad. I actually rolled around until 3:00 A.M. ;D


incajoe said:
Very impressive find especially considering the circumstances.
Thanks incajoe


trhunter1 said:
That is a beeeuteeefull coin!! Congratulations!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Thanks trhunter1
 

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Ray in CA said:
That is too awesome, silverfreak!!! I want the coordinates of your hunting grounds, LOL. ;D ;D ;D

I hope you find MANY more!

Ray


Ray in CA said:
That is too awesome, silverfreak!!! I want the coordinates of your hunting grounds, LOL. ;D ;D ;D

I hope you find MANY more!

Ray
Thanks Ray. Good luck on your next hunt.


MT..JM said:
Very, Very Nice...I've been hunting for almost 30 years, and still no detected silver dollar. What's wrong with this picture? :-\
HH,
MT
Tom
Thanks Tom. Good luck on your next hunt



ModernMiner said:
SF,
You lucky dog!!! Man, what a great (BIG) find. :thumbsup: You are on a roll my man.

I love your comment:
"Out pops a SILVER MORGAN DOLLAR from a foot deep. Good thing there was a restroom close by"

Classic!!! ;D ;D ;D
Congrats to you,
Doug
Thanks Doug. Seriously...good thing there was a restroom closeby ;D

diggerfororo said:
ModernMiner said:
I agree, Doug. Maybe Bryce should include wearing a "depends" the next time he hits this site. Nice dig buddy it sure is nice to dig the big "stuff" It seems you can't find a site with any big coins left anymore but I guess there is still a few around.

Les
Thanks Les. I've decided to carry a clean change of shorts instead of Depends ;D
 

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WOW !!!!! Thats awesome Bryce !!!! Congrats on a super find.I think I would get a tent and camp out over that spot and dig all night. :thumbsup: Have a good one and good luck on your next hunt. :toothy2:
 

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