Been awhile since Ive dug a "first"

[fistfulladirt]

Been awhile since I've dug a "first"

Dug my first shield nickel today, at about 3" deep, in the front yard of an 1860's home now used as a bed and breakfast. I've dug a couple indians here in the past, but no silver, as I suspect it was pulled long ago.
I don't dig many buffalos either, as I'm usually cherry-picken silver signals. Today I decided to dig the low tones that were left and was pleasantly surprised!
HH all, ffd

 

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[hogge]

Re: Been awhile since I've dug a "first"

NICE! Have yet to find a shield nickel.

 

[teleman 2525]

Re: Been awhile since I've dug a "first"

nice finds great shape

 

[Mr Tuff]

Re: Been awhile since I've dug a "first"

when in doubt dig low tones, always works for a keeper or two.. sweet find congrats!!! MR TUFF

 

[terpfan]

Re: Been awhile since I've dug a "first"

What a thrill to find another "first". Last week I found my first V nickel, and now will be shooting for the shield. Too bad nickels come out of the ground so rough looking. The old nickels that come out of the ground here have a really delicate surface, and you can easily lose the date without much effort.

 

[civilman1]

Re: Been awhile since I've dug a "first"

What a thrill to find another "first". Last week I found my first V nickel, and now will be shooting for the shield. Too bad nickels come out of the ground so rough looking. The old nickels that come out of the ground here have a really delicate surface, and you can easily lose the date without much effort.

Fear the Turtle....I've noticed that too.....FFD congrat's on your first shield,mine's out there somewhere Good looking buff too!!!!

 

[Blind Squirrel]

Re: Been awhile since I've dug a "first"

Cool finds !!!

 

[liftloop]

Re: Been awhile since I've dug a "first"

Cool finds !!!