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Johnny Ringo Silver

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I've been eyeballing this site for some time now and today I finally got permission. This is an old home site that has already had the house removed and eventually is going to be turned into housing developments. Most of the dirt in the yard area has been turned over when they removed the house so i was a little skeptical on pulling up any keepers. My first good signal was only reading an inch so i figured it was going to be clad but the machine was saying different so I carefully removed some dirt with my finger tip revealing a merc. I then soon found a 1910 wheatie near the surface also. After hunting out in the front yard area, I decided to move along the side towards the tree and I dug a barber dime there that popped out of the dirt as i was taking my second scoop with the shovel. Along with a few whatsits, I dug another wheatie and was later greeted by a long black snake that nearly got to my feet before i noticed it. One of the pics shows where the house once stood. Also, the wheaties are 1919 and 1910
 

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sodapoptop

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MAN that is a HUGE snake! And that is a very Large AREA to cover ....it would take me weeks to fully cover every inch of it... Fantastic finds....I love that Barber and MERC! I bet there are lots more waiting for you to find em! Best of luck to you! :thumbsup:
 

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Bid old black snake! Was that dime sitting on the surface? Nice going

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Love those old homesite finds! :thumbsup:

Also, thanks for posting the pictures of the coins while still in the dirt...luv that :thumbsup:

Badger
 

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Nice finds Johnny.

Them large tree's our a perfect indicator for how old that site is. That barber is a sweet one. That black rat is nice to. I've picked up alot of those snakes big in my yard and while out hunting also. I've kept them for pets for yrs.

They do well in captivity. I've seen these snakes put down a full grown robin. They for the most part aren't real aggresive. Keep up the searches man. I bet there is more in those fields.

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Nice Finds Johnny!

Those dimes are in great shape. You're gonna do well there.
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Johnny Ringo,
Nice finds, I will neverr get tired of looking at silver coins.
Nice post and how bout that snake. Looks like a black racer or a black snake.
LOL
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Great finds, but fantastic photos, love the stick house!
 

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baspinall said:
Bid old black snake! Was that dime sitting on the surface? Nice going

Brian
I barely had to wipe away about half an inch of mud to expose it. It was good to see the silver. :)
 

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Hey JRS - haven't seen you post in a while unless I missed it. Good to see you on with some real nice finds. That Barber is superb & the Merc is gorgeous!! :wink:

Holy cow that's one big snake! :o

Congrats on the great hunt!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
 

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Johnny Ringo Silver

Johnny Ringo Silver

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kimsdad said:
Hey JRS - haven't seen you post in a while unless I missed it. Good to see you on with some real nice finds. That Barber is superb & the Merc is gorgeous!! :wink:

Holy cow that's one big snake! :o

Congrats on the great hunt!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Yah, i know i havent been around. Things have been a little crazy around here and i havent been out much. It was good to get out for a breather. 8)
 

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Hunt it out till its dry. Looks like a great spot.
 

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Sssssssssssssssssssweet finds JR!!! :icon_king:
Congrats on that Barber & other oldies. :thumbsup:
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