1867 shield nickel

[Clad Crusader]

Found today at an old park in Peoria, IL.

AT Pro w/ 5x8 coil

 

[oldmxrat]

Very nice, congrats!

 

[toasted]

Nice find. Thought I had one yesterday at an old site but it was only a jefferson

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

A great find in real nice condition - congrats !

 

[Digger RJ]

Found today at an old park in Peoria, IL.

AT Pro w/ 5x8 coil

Sweet Find!!! Congrats!!!

 

[lenmac65]

Nice find and in great shape. Congrats!

 

[Coinstar magnet]

Found today at an old park in Peoria, IL.

AT Pro w/ 5x8 coil

Found today at an old park in Peoria, IL.

AT Pro w/ 5x8 coil

Love the # design on those....it looks cold....how far down was it?

 

[Clad Crusader]

Love the # design on those....it looks cold....how far down was it?

About 4"-6" of ground but that was after ~4" of snow! Wonder if the snow amplifies signals like they say happens after a recent rain? Cool coin though for sure, my first one of these. Sounded like a high conductor so was surprised to see it pop out, let alone with a shield on it!

 

[Coinstar magnet]

About 4"-6" of ground but that was after ~4" of snow! Wonder if the snow amplifies signals like they say happens after a recent rain? Cool coin though for sure, my first one of these. Sounded like a high conductor so was surprised to see it pop out, let alone with a shield on it!

I think you are right about the snow having amplified the signal...what a thrill to find that and it being your first one..you earned it for sure...big congratulations 👍

 

[Tencents]

Found today at an old park in Peoria, IL.

AT Pro w/ 5x8 coil

That's a nice one, ground was kind to it.

 

[Shakakka]

That's dedication! Congrats on digging through the snow for that one!

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

Found today at an old park in Peoria, IL.

AT Pro w/ 5x8 coil

Great Find...!
I've found two in my "career", and both didn't have dates on them - that detail is usually first to go, I guess...!

 

[Chilli]

Found today at an old park in Peoria, IL.

AT Pro w/ 5x8 coil

Wow, you detect in the snow! That's determination. Well done.

 

[Clad Crusader]

Wow, you detect in the snow! That's determination. Well done.

Yeah has been going surprising well. Just kind of run the coil over the top of the snow and still seems to hit most targets about 4 inches under or so.

 

[Chilli]

Yeah has been going surprising well. Just kind of run the coil over the top of the snow and still seems to hit most targets about 4 inches under or so.

That's amazing. No snow where we are, if, and if it falls it melts within hours.
I like this site seeing the differences between our lands. 👍