R Rosco53 Hero Member Joined Mar 17, 2018 Messages 710 Reaction score 1,717 Golden Thread 0 Location Bryant, WI Detector(s) used Tracker IV (hobby lobby 40% off ;-) ) Primary Interest: Other Jun 20, 2019 #1 Just finished up another bag of dimes (1 1964) and 4 bags of nickels. Got a 45D and my 47th buffalo: Also pulled a beat up 1942, almost looks like it has a letter, but think I'm seeing what i wanna see... Also pulled a nice 38S! Now onto my cent bags! Happy hunting everyone! Amazon Forum Fav 👍 Diving for Pleasure and Treasure - Grab it through Amazon! Upvote 0
Just finished up another bag of dimes (1 1964) and 4 bags of nickels. Got a 45D and my 47th buffalo: Also pulled a beat up 1942, almost looks like it has a letter, but think I'm seeing what i wanna see... Also pulled a nice 38S! Now onto my cent bags! Happy hunting everyone! Amazon Forum Fav 👍 Diving for Pleasure and Treasure - Grab it through Amazon!
FormerTeller Bronze Member Joined Apr 24, 2011 Messages 1,879 Reaction score 1,355 Golden Thread 0 Jun 21, 2019 #2 Easy enough to tell if it’s a war nickel or not. Weigh it, or just bounce it off a hard surface. If it’s a war nickel, the ringing sound from the 35% silver will be unmistakable.
Easy enough to tell if it’s a war nickel or not. Weigh it, or just bounce it off a hard surface. If it’s a war nickel, the ringing sound from the 35% silver will be unmistakable.
R Rosco53 Hero Member Joined Mar 17, 2018 Messages 710 Reaction score 1,717 Golden Thread 0 Location Bryant, WI Detector(s) used Tracker IV (hobby lobby 40% off ;-) ) Primary Interest: Other Jun 21, 2019 Thread Owner #3 It weighed 4.78 grams
L LooseChange Hero Member Joined Sep 28, 2012 Messages 739 Reaction score 564 Golden Thread 0 Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Jun 21, 2019 #4 You can Nic-a-Date the mint mark area.
X xr7ator Gold Member Joined Sep 2, 2011 Messages 5,628 Reaction score 8,121 Golden Thread 0 Location Denver, Colorado Detector(s) used Garrett AT Pro, AT Gold, ATX, MH7 (oldie!) Minelab Explorer SE Pro, EQ800 Jun 21, 2019 #5 Bounce it for the silver sound. It looks pre war to me.