Big Silver for Veterans Day!!

JackalopeZL1

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Big Silver for Veterans Day!!


So I have not been Out detecting at all with our super dry dirt out here in Northern Ca, Been since spring :(. I like digging in moist dirt..lol Anyways I took My AT pro and figured I would try it out. About 5 minutes in I got a strong 88 to 91. Dug a plug and found this beauty(1911 Barber Half) at about 4 inches on edge in the plug. SO anyways as you can imagine I was super happy.



 

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digging440yrs

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RobRieman

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That a great looking half! I have never found a Barber anything yet. Congrats!
 

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JackalopeZL1

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Thanks guys. I was surprised myself to see it has a low mintage number. Only 680,000 of them minted
 

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Sooper Dave

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You gotta love that! Congrats on the Barber Half! I bet that was exciting to see in the plug. I've only dug one and it's been years. Way to go!
 

JeffInMass

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Less than 700K minted, so I'd say that's a great find!! Congrats!

-- Jeff --
 

Diggin Dude

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That's a beauty!!! Congrats. HH
 

Gridwalker306

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I love seeing Barber halves, been way too long since I've dug one. Congrats on the sweet big silver!
 

Loco-Digger

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Congrats on pulling that Barber Half. I'd still be on cloud nine after digging that beauty. The AT PRO did you right.
 

RelicMedic

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Great key date half! Awesome find!
 

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Congrats to you! I need one of those to complete my Barber set:notworthy:
 

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I may be mistaken but, that looks like a 3rd Generation Glock 17c that your hunting partner is holding. Now tell me,, is that how you really got that half dollar?? lol
Very pretty coin,, Congrats
 

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