best find so far!

[diggerdan2112]

Found this shield nickel Monday after some gentle cleaning up I could make out the numbers 187 for the year

 

[Terry Soloman]

Congrats!

 

[hotrod53]

congrats! I've only found 1 or 2 shielded nickels and they seem not to hold up well. At least you can see a partial date!

 

[diggerdan2112]

Thanks 3 friends of mine and myself went back a few days later found 2 Indian heads a double gilt button 2 flat buttons and a hammered copper coin that we can't id yet. I think I've finally found a good spot.