A Little Silver ... Plus a Couple of Bonus Finds

KYshooter

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I've been out on several short hunts lately. No stellar finds in recent weeks, but I have gotten onto a few decent digs.

Here is my latest video, with story and pics below.
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I hit up an old school in my community that was only used for about 10 years. It was just after the "age of silver," around 1965-1975 or so. I didn't hold out much hope for finding anything good. But I managed to dig 57 coins, including 7 wheats and these two "bonus" silvers!
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I also dug this old "Senior Key" from 1988. My heart skipped a beat when I rolled it over in my plug. I thought it was gold at first. It is initialed on the back, and with just a little detective work I managed to find out the name of the owner. She still lives here in this community. I'm waiting to get her number from a friend and reunite her with her lost jewelry this week.
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Finally, yesterday I hunted a trusty cornfield with my buddy, Western KY Digger. I pulled several flat buttons, pieces of buckshot and various small lead pieces, as well as a brass o-ring and j-shaped hook. Hard digging, but lots of fun. Digger dug a rather large flat button and the biggest zouave button I've ever seen.
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Thanks for reading and looking! I hope to have more for you next week. I'm working on permission for a couple of new spots.
 

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