After a lifetime of searching I found my first Silver

[drodda777]

Actually I am new to the hobby. I have about 4 hours total so far with my first MD. E-Trac with X-1 probe was the weapon of choice. Today while digging some clad in the right-of-way in front on my house I had a good signal and dug a clad quarter. After putting the ground back together I went over the plug one last time to make sure I did not miss anything. I got another faint signal. so I pulled the plug back out and removed more dirt. At about 9" I pulled this dime out of the same hole. Gotta love it when a clad quarter masks the silver dime. Many firsts on this one for me as I am new and have had my machine a little over a week. 1st silver, oldest coin to date 1945-s, 1st double coin in same hole. This morning I had about a half hour while waiting for an appointment so I thought I would try out my E-trac in front of the house. I just finished Andy's book and had made some changes to the settings on the E-Trac. I dug 11 holes and reteived 11 coins and one button. But this is really the only good one for me.

SO far I am up to $4.42 in clad, one hot wheeel, a river boat token, one button, A lead ball/ bullet, and this 1945-s merc.

need to work on my close up picture taking skills. The date is not that washed out in person.

HH,

Dave

 

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[allen]

congrats on that beautiful merc !!!

 

[Captn SE]

Nice going, Dave.

The E-Trac is a powerful machine. If you learn it well, it will reward you greatly!

Congrats,

CAPTN SE
Dan

PS - For closeup pics that aren't washed out looking, don't use the flash on your camera. Just natural indirect sunlight or indoor lighting.

 

[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

Nice post,

Just what we all come here to look at everyday!!

Keep @ It and HH!!!

 

[artzstuff1]

There is plenty left for everyone!!!!! WOW WHAT A HOBBY,,,,,,ART

 

[BomberJohn]

Is that a micro "S" does anyone know? Makes it worth a little more if so.

 

[jgas]

More to come where those were found. I am sure the pocket spills we be forthcoming. Nice job.. jgas

 

[drodda777]

Thanks for the props. I replaced the picture with a new one. Still not the best but better thanks for the help on the picture.

HH,

Dave

 

[dfx willy]

good stuff were is the pic of the river boat token? thanx willy.

 

[how u do n]

Nice job!!
I just ordered my etrac today I can not wait :P
Please keep posting news and tips and pics
hh
dan

 

[DanMI]

Very nice Merc. Congrats on your first!! Here's to many more. Dan

 

[gibsondan]

You did great!

 

[NY Digger & Little Digger]

Great Merc dime. 8) :P

 

[pakid3185]

I remember the first time I went out with my new MD ( MXT ) the ground was half frozen and cold as the dickens... I ended up finding about 35 cents that day.... a few days later in the same area I found 3 wheat's in the same hole... That was it. I had the fever..... so from now on you'll be a MD junkey.... lol..... enjoy....

 

[kimsdad]

Gorgeous Merc, Dave!!

 

[crazyjarhead]

Nice start. Nothing like your first silver.

 

[coltdavis]

Awesome find! congrats on your first silver and oldest coin! keep it up and HH

 

[Juanmoretime]

Nice finds,the first of zillions! I love my ETrac too, you'll get tired of digging deep holes! Yeah right!!

 

[John Deere Digger]

Nice merc. Keep at it, more to follow.
JDD

 

[Dr. Ace]

Nice looking Merc there, Dave. That's one you will always remember. And you got it in your yard. How cool is that?

Congrats on a great find. And it didn't take long. The E-Trac is a great detector.

Keep up the great work.

HH,

Dr. Ace
Bruce