1896 Barber Quarter, IH, Silver Washington, Killer Tombac

[Ahab8]

Finally got out for a few hours this morning. Went to the site that I found my Mass State Copper. It's just a riverside with some nice early history. First good signal was a nice low 90s signal and I was ready for some old silver. Well it was silver but not old, 1949. I hate to say I was disappointed but when you're in a spot that could be hiding Spanish silver you don't expect a Washington. Next signal I dug was a fairly low number and I figured it was another headstamp but it was a small Tombac with a really unique design. Not sure what it is about the design but I love this button. Found a few round balls and a broken spoon. Then I got a nice signal with a high number and out popped my first ever Barber coin, an 1896 quarter that has incredible detail. A signal right beside it gave up a 1907 IH. Felt good to finally get out for a decent hunt. Was hoping for some old coins but can't complain with what I found. It's funny that this is my first Barber coin and first Washington silver. I've found 10 or 12 coins from the 1700s so it's a bit backwards. Best of luck out there everyone, Abe

 

[Iron Patch]

You have lost several IQ points in the last 8 minutes. I apologize for making you dumb............. and now dumber :-)

Jeeze dude, I'm not really someone who can afford this!

 

[Ahab8]

Jeeze dude, I'm not really someone who can afford this!

You best avert your eyes from my future posts so it doesn't get worse. And I thought you were a really smart guy, ha. You had me fooled :-)

 

[dirtlooter]

very nice coins/finds, drooling type finds, congrats

 

[Ahab8]

very nice coins/finds, drooling type finds, congrats

Thanks dirtlooter! Good luck out there

 

[park pirate]

Awesome finds for sure..

 

[RelicMedic]

Stellar finds bud! Hell of a day!!

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Abe - that's why hunting colonial sites is so much fun. They were generally occupied for a very long period of time so you never know what might turn up next. Congrats on the firsts. And that's a cool tombac too!

 

[Carolina Tom]

Very nice finds. You really cleaned up on that hunt. GL&HH.

 

[BuckleBoy]

1896 Barber Quarters and solid silver spoons must come together. My buddy dug both items in a hunt yesterday!

 

[Ahab8]

Awesome finds for sure..

Thanks buddy! Fun day

 

[Ahab8]

Stellar finds bud! Hell of a day!!

It was awesome to have a few hours for a change Ace. You been getting out much bud?

 

[Ahab8]

Abe - that's why hunting colonial sites is so much fun. They were generally occupied for a very long period of time so you never know what might turn up next. Congrats on the firsts. And that's a cool tombac too!

Yes it was fun to get some firsts Bill! At first I was disappointed that no colonial coins came out. Then I came to my senses :-)

 

[Ahab8]

Very nice finds. You really cleaned up on that hunt. GL&HH.

Thanks CT! Wish they were all this successful :-)

 

[Ahab8]

1896 Barber Quarters and solid silver spoons must come together. My buddy dug both items in a hunt yesterday!

That's strange Buck. Maybe it'll be Spanish gold and silver next time.