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

NICE! Have yet to find a shield nickel. :headbang:
 
Re: Been awhile since I've dug a "first"

nice finds great shape
 
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
 
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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.
 
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terpfan said:
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 :thumbsup: Good looking buff too!!!!
 
Re: Been awhile since I've dug a "first"

Cool finds !!!
 
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GGTDM said:
Cool finds !!!
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