Back to Back Bust Silver Hunts!

[TheGreatNorth]

Well.... It happened. 2 weeks ago my hunting buddy and I were out at one of his sites...and I got a very nice 1820 Bust Dime. It was under a bunch of nails so it sounded rough on the CTX. But, it gave solid numbers so I reluctantly dug it. Definitely glad I did. He was so jealous that he cussed at me for about an hour (all in good fun). He kills me in coppers every year but somehow I manage a lot of silver.

Fast forward to today. We haven't been out since, and because last time I scored at HIS site it was my turn to pick the area. We hit a few sites including a new permission I got from a client. We hiked for miles but couldn't find the MAIN site I was looking for. Most of the spots in that area have been virgin (or barely touched) due to their location. So, we hit them and he scored an Indian and a Wheat and a cool old pen. I found some odd ball stuff including a bell, musketball and about 200 shotgun shells....

After we leave we decide to head for another spot. We are driving and out of the corner of my eye, I see a cellar hole barely visible from the road. Nothing was posted so in we went. About 5 minutes into the hunt I scored a nice flat button only a couple inches deep. Then...he yells "oh my god, your never gonna believe this!" Typically that saying isn't for something minor, so I went over. He held out his hand and dropped the coin into my palm.. I always try not to look immediately (to add suspense) but the huge THUD is made about ruined it. He found a crisp 1827 Bust Half Dollar about 5 ft from the cellar hole wall and 4" deep...

We high fived, danced around like fools for a minute... then immediately went back to detecting. I ended up finding another huge flat button and that was it. The flies were brutal so after 1/2 hour we decided to call it. Definitely a huge bucket list find for him, and I couldn't be happier to watch a friend pull something like that! Its gonna be tough to top that next hunt, but he says he will deliver a sweet list of sites next hunt. Hope you all have found time to hunt, and good luck!

 

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[Trezurehunter]

That is one beautiful looking coin. Congrats.

 

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[CMDiamonddawg]

Great lookin' eye candy


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[pepperj]

Let me clear this up for you.

In Maine, you are allowed to traverse, detect, hunt, or whatever on land as long as it is not posted "No Trespassing". Because there are vast areas of woods here, it is VERY common for landowners to allow use to "the public" as long as there is respect shown to the land. Our first hunt was on POSTED, "No Trespassing" Property. I was given permission by the landowner specifically. The site in question was down the road a ways.

I wanted to clear that up for you, as you seem to be judging...without knowing what the situation is. I assume you thought we were breaking some rule or violating an "ethics" code. Not such the case.

Been doing this for over 45+ yrs and have seen folks wreck it for myself, and others by trespassing on private properties. Have read postings before where they said it wasn't posted so it was free to detect on knowing damn well it wasn't cool.
Now that you've cleared up on how things work, I apologize to you as the OP and wish you well on your next hunt. Yes it's a great looking silver recovery.

 

[TheGreatNorth]

Been doing this for over 45+ yrs and have seen folks wreck it for myself, and others by trespassing on private properties. Have read postings before where they said it wasn't posted so it was free to detect on knowing damn well it wasn't cool.
Now that you've cleared up on how things work, I apologize to you as the OP and wish you well on your next hunt. Yes it's a great looking silver recovery.

I appreciate it. I 100% agree with your frustration, as I typically go to sites I'm granted permission on and they are TRASHED. People throw trash around, rip it up with ATVs, and show general disrespect for the property.

When I look back on my post, I should have clarified better on the circumstances. I would have come to the same conclusion myself honestly. I enjoy the hobby and the history we get to unearth, and would never risk giving our past time a bad name just to dig a few things. Good luck, and Happy Hunting!