A first for me!

Mach1Pilot · Aug 22, 2008

I know this may be common for you seasoned detectors out there -but for me this is exciting.... Since acquiring my detector six weeks ago, my highlights usually include some clad. Today I had about an hour to hunt around a ballfield on the former site of an old 1877 built school, thinking it would be a good place to continue to learn about my machine.

Well to my surprise, the dime signal I saw was a good one - a 1945 Merc!

Its only my second silver - this dime and a 1943 Nickel (well,partially silver anyhow!) that was picked up about a month ago.... Hopefully there will be a few more before the year is up.

Mr_Mojo_Risin · Aug 23, 2008

You've got the ball rolling, there's not stopping now!

Woodsie · Aug 23, 2008

The find of a "first of a kind" is always a thrill. Congratulations and a big thanks for posting. This is what makes this hobby a big HOOT!

Natman · Aug 23, 2008

If that dime was minted one year later you would have had a Roosevelt, which are ok, but not quite as fun as digging a Merc!

Nice job :thumbsup:

Nat

civilman1 · Aug 23, 2008

Congrat's on the First.....I've got a ton of them to go :wink:

I have "one" to my name

Jim 2.0 · Aug 23, 2008

Love your Merc, the only 1 I've found is a badly worn . Nice find HH

Jim

Detectingfreak · Aug 23, 2008

Very nice job on the 1945 mercury dime! :thumbsup:

Mach1Pilot · Aug 23, 2008

Thanks to all for the kind comments!

Of course I hope this is the first of many! No doubt more are on that site.... at least I hope!

I can't wait for fall.... I know of two old 1800s homesites both located a mile from any road... :thumbsup:

Just waiting for less vegitation to make the job easier. :wink:

Since I'm new to this hobby I was using easier places albeit not necessarily older sites to practice a bit before heading to the older spots. It just so happens this school site may prove to give some good finds too!