Steve in PA
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- Pittsburgh, PA
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- Fisher F75, XP Deus, Equinox 600, Fisher 1270
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- All Treasure Hunting
Got out Saturday with my buddy Tom to my new favorite spot that has been so good to me this year. Previously at this place I found 16 coppers, 5 Spanish silvers, an 1803 Draped Bust dime, and over 60 buttons. Things had started to slow down here, but recent snows and frosts had knocked the grass down in some areas, and that was a difference maker Saturday. I started out digging a Half Cent in some weeds along the edge the field. The weeds had been killed by the frost, making this area huntable. Then I went into an area where the grass was knocked down by snow and frost. After a couple musketballs, I got a mid 60s signal on my F75. I finally had the little target in my hand and could see it was a silver coin, smaller than a half real. I was pretty sure I had a half dime, and after pouring some water out of my bottle on the coin, it was confirmed............
I had finally dug a half dime, or silver 5 cent piece, AND my first Capped Bust silver coin
an 1830. For some reason, half dimes and Capped Bust silver have eluded me over the years. I followed that find up with a beautiful 1772 two reale. This was my 9th Spanish silver for 2012. The last coin I dug was a worn KG II copper.
I had my camera with me and got some good dirt shots. The last picture is a group shot of all the silver I have recovered form this site.
Thank God they lost some silver because the coppers are toast here
I had finally dug a half dime, or silver 5 cent piece, AND my first Capped Bust silver coin
an 1830. For some reason, half dimes and Capped Bust silver have eluded me over the years. I followed that find up with a beautiful 1772 two reale. This was my 9th Spanish silver for 2012. The last coin I dug was a worn KG II copper.I had my camera with me and got some good dirt shots. The last picture is a group shot of all the silver I have recovered form this site.
Thank God they lost some silver because the coppers are toast here
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