Old Quarters in New Mexico

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stealthb2000

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I found 2 Sitting Liberty Quarters in Monero, New Mexico. This town doesn't exist anymore, well it does exist, there is a sign next to the road, and there are some old buildings, but they have been empty for years. the dates on the Quarters are 1858, and 1877. They were well used. I documented the find on video tape. I have been using a metal detector for many years. I had an article published in the May 1992 issue of the Gold Prospector magagine, on how to boost the audio signal of a metal detector, using a simple audio amplifier from Radio Shack. It was a nice article with pictures. I had people calling me from all over the US because of that article.
I just recently discovered this web site, and I am impressed with what they offer. Thank You Treasurenet.
Bill
 

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Gypsy Heart

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Welcome to our crazy world here at treasurenet!! Looking forward to your finds and posts....and we like pics!!!!....and the stories..... :)
 

Burdie

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Please post pictures and stories after you publish of course. This is a cool place to express and learn to chase dreams. Burdie
 

The Seeker

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Finding old silver...Good thing! Post the pics whwn you get a chance............Seeker ;D
 

Gypsy Heart

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We have been patiently waiting for the photos!!! Thanks for the great emails also , I really envy you getting to hunt in such a great area....
 

trk5capt

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BILL, Welcome To The Asylum, Best of Luck & Good Hunting. Keep Us Posted. trk5capt...
 

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hollowpointred

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im still looking for 1 seated quarter and you found 2 in one day!! id say thats a pretty outsanding outing! great finds!! :)
 

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iwearpro

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Ghost towns are it! I have a few that I plan on hunting over the next month and plan to document as well.
Great finds and keep huntin!
 

ClonedSIM

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Where in New Mexico are you from, Stealth? How did you go about getting permission to hunt the ghost town? I know of many such towns right around Clovis, where I'm from, but I have no clue how to track down the owners.
 

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