Another BIG SILVER today (1918), 1897 IH, + more - VIDEO

ModernMiner · Feb 26, 2011

I detected with Andy (DD-777) today at an early 1800's property I've detected in the past. This time though we hit an open pasture area that I've never hit. After digging a few rusty iron farm pieces I got a good signal within 20 minutes of being there. I cut a plug and to my amazement there was a LARGE SILVER in there!

I was hoping like heck it was an 1800's silver, but it was not to be. It turned out to be a 1918 Walker half. Still a great find. :thumbsup:

My second Walker half in two months now. Enjoy the video. Sorry for the scary face at the beginning. :tongue3:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5bcdlzI7mw
I then dug what looks to be an old pewter (?) button in the pasture too. The shank is missing and it looks like someone shot the front of it. :dontknow:

We then moved to another spot that I just got permission to just up the road a piece. This was an area that had two old tenant houses back in the 1800's. The only thing left was the stone fireplaces and a cellar hole.
My very first signal when we got there turned out to be a 1897 IH. :hello2:

Andy was getting ready to club me with his shovel by this point.

We poked around some more and came up with the relics you see here. I think we just scrathed the surface at both of these places and I'm looking forward to going back. :thumbsup:

Thanks for looking,
MM

eckstar · Feb 26, 2011

Nice find

can't wait til the snow melts so I can get my detector out too.

VOL1266-X · Feb 26, 2011

Hey, now that's a bunch of good stuff. As I told you earlier tonight, ANY Walker with a date is a good one. Take it from someone who has some dateless quarters that I have found. I believe you guys are onto something special there. WTG, Q.

traverdog · Feb 26, 2011

That's a beauty!!!

ANTIQUARIAN · Feb 26, 2011

Great photo of the old fireplace hearth!
Very nice finds . . . this is interesting.
Any idea what it was from? :icon_scratch:

freddy williams · Feb 26, 2011

All of it is nice I always love large silve dollars are better but halves do the trick also HH on these sites let us know what else turns up...

steelheadwill · Feb 26, 2011

Nice Silver & Copper! :hello2:

Looks like you got a silver mirror & brush set too,
Great Vid & Pix :thumbsup:

ModernMiner · Feb 26, 2011

eckstar said:
Nice find can't wait til the snow melts so I can get my detector out too.

Snow? What's that? :icon_scratch:

You'll be at it soon enough. We already have ticks and mosquitos!
-MM-

VOL1266-X said:
Hey, now that's a bunch of good stuff. As I told you earlier tonight, ANY Walker with a date is a good one. Take it from someone who has some dateless quarters that I have found. I believe you guys are onto something special there. WTG, Q.

Thanks Q.
I got a good feeling about these two new areas. I don't know if I just got lucky at both spots, or if there's going to be a lot more goodies out there. Both coins right off the bat were a real treat. After I dug the half dollar I was set for the day. :icon_thumleft:

-Dug-

traverdog said:
That's a beauty!!!

Thanks

Antiquarian said:
Great photo of the old fireplace hearth!
Very nice finds . . . this is interesting.
Any idea what it was from?

Antiq,
I have no clue what that is either. :dontknow:

I actuall dug that piece about 8' in front of that chimney. It was a whole piece until I hit it with my shovel. :'(

Roots everywhere!
-MM-

freddy williams said:
All of it is nice I always love large silve dollars are better but halves do the trick also HH on these sites let us know what else turns up...

Thanks Freddy.
Still looking for my first silver dollar. This half sure beats digging Merc dimes which is what I usually find.
-MM-

steelheadwill said:
Nice Silver & Copper!
Looks like you got a silver mirror & brush set too,
Great Vid & Pix

Good eye Herbie.
I think that is the front and back side of a mirror or brush. They fit together at least.
-Dug-

HISPAN · Feb 27, 2011

Nice silver coin..congrats! :thumbsup:

H

SkyPirate · Feb 27, 2011

Looks like you had a productive day! :icon_thumright:

Blind Squirrel · Feb 27, 2011

Good variety of finds there :icon_thumright:

Gotta love those walkers, beautiful coin!!!

umrgolf · Feb 27, 2011

I like it

Nice video :headbang:

Im glad you have that thing with you now, I can't wait to see the video when you dig the next CSA Navy button :thumbsup:

Nutriasub · Feb 27, 2011

Nice coins and relics!!

Cheers

gleaner1 · Feb 27, 2011

Big silver indeed! :icon_thumleft:

civilman1 · Feb 27, 2011

Nice haul there Doug.....Love the Big Silver :thumbsup:

billpa · Feb 27, 2011

Nice WALKER & IH,thanks for the video. :thumbsup:

Dman · Feb 27, 2011

Way to go MM. You are getting some good stuff.

Deno · Feb 27, 2011

MM, congratulations on the Walker, isn't it great to be disappointed with a 1918 Walker.

That says a lot about your abilities at this hobby, may the next one be a lot older.

ModernMiner · Feb 27, 2011

umrgolf said:
I like it Nice video Im glad you have that thing with you now, I can't wait to see the video when you dig the next CSA Navy button

Thanks Jeff.
I'm glad the camera was handy too. :thumbsup:

We just never know what will pop up out there. :dontknow:

I was telling Andy about your 2010 finds post. Absolutely INCREDIBLE Dude! :notworthy:

Congrats,
Dug

Deno said:
MM, congratulations on the Walker, isn't it great to be disappointed with a 1918 Walker.

That says a lot about your abilities at this hobby, may the next one be a lot older.

LMAO!

Thanks Deno. I'm very happy with this Walker. I was just hoping for an 1800's coin for once since I see so many posted on Tnet. Mostly from up North though.
-MM-

THANKS FOR THE REPLIES EVERYONE!!!