Deluged with quarters this afternoon at low tide; also a crucifix hidden in a shell

[lorraine]

Hi

Beautiful day today; got out for a couple of hours low tide mud hunting.

Got stuck in an area with loads of quarters...never found so many in such a small area ( approx. 10'x10').

Amid the quarters, I heard a nice "silver " sound, and when I scooped up the mud, was able to target the sound, but saw nothing except some mud and shells; I "zeroed" in on a shell the size of a "jigger"( the ones for measuring liquor) which was packed with mud and weeds; scraped out the mud and weeds, and there was a beautiful crucifix in the center of the shell!


It looked " iffy " for silver ; got home, cleaned it, tested it with acid test kit ( only marking on the back was "ITALY").

Well, the acid test was positive, but I was not convinced; started picking at the metal, and sure enough...off comes some of the coating like aluminum foil .

Next time....

Here's a couple of pics

thanks for reading me post and viewing my finds

Lorraine

 

[sponge]

Yea those quarters sound good. Maybe someone lost a roll and it broke apart. I hate getting fooled, but at the same time its an adrenaline rush. Like when you scoop up the fake ice. I havent been getting much down here. Tell Hank i changed the grip on my driver and im hitting to the back of the range. See if i can keep it in the fairway.

sent from a sending device

 

[lorraine]

" Tell Hank i changed the grip on my driver and im hitting to the back of the range. See if i can keep it in the fairway. "

I certainly will tell Hank, Sponge; right now he's dealing with a rotator cuff tear from his accident; P/T ...no golf for a while; he's having withdrawal symptoms, but next week's US OPEN will keep him in good spirits

Lorraine

 

[nutsdad]

Very nice finds Lorraine always good to hear of your great finds

 

[lookindown]

I like when I find more quarters than pennies...I think the most Ive found on a hunt is 19...clad adds up when you find it like you did...nice crucifix regardless...glad your getting out again...good luck on your next hunt.

 

[Loco-Digger]

Looks like you had plenty of targets. I'll dig quarters all day any day

 

[Crispin]

Nice haul! Turn your sensitivity up. If you are finding that many quarters then you are missing out on the nickels....ie...the gold.

 

[fsa46]

At least you got out and had some fun, with plenty of targets to keep it interesting.

 

[Howard]

Good hunt for a couple of hours! Glad to see you back out there!

 

[CASPER-2]

with that many quarters...at least your in a spot that no one else has been in a little while - keep at it

 

[lorraine]

Thank you for that advice, Crispin; I'll try it today

Lorraine

Nice haul! Turn your sensitivity up. If you are finding that many quarters then you are missing out on the nickels....ie...the gold.

 

[Boatlode]

That shell with the crucifix inside was a message from your sister that she is fine - she is with the Lord.

 

[lorraine]

That is exactly what came to my mind upon recovering the crucifix.

Thank you, Boatlode

Lorraine

 

[hamiddetecting]

Nice!! I'm always enjoying to read your post, all the best next hunts!! Save some for me

 

[MiamiFox]

That shell with the crucifix inside was a message from your sister that she is fine - she is with the Lord.

I agree.

 

[SonnyFl]

That's a lot of meter money to loose! Lucky You!

 

[fongu]

Nice finds, Lorraine. Too bad it wasn't silver cross, but you sure scored on the clad. I've been wanting to try detecting one handed, but think I better try to be patient until I can use both hands. At least I might be able to go to a coin show Saturday.

 

[terry g]

Good finds for two hours.... there has to be some gold under all those old and new coins...pity on the fake silver..

 

[Irishgoldhound]

Nice going Lorraine!

 

[detectahead]

Great hunt for 2hrs! Like finding quarters they add up fast!