Finally got that white whale today

[wv hilljack]

It was such nice day in the 70's and sunny...Got home around 3:30 and decided to go on hunt. First hole a 1903 IHP site is looking good so far. Second was the 35 wheatie. A lot of old square nails then I found the old change purse and triple checked that hole. Then right a dark I get a good solid hit and I finally get my white whale. The all mighty buffalo nickel. Finally! Out of all the hundreds of nickels I've dug, V's, Silver nickels and Jefferson's. It looks to be the first year 1913 the numbers are a little ruff but who cares I got one. LOL, HH Guys! Thank for lookin.

 

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[Loco-Digger]

Congrats on breaking the ice with your first Buffalo. Only 3 coins and their all keepers.

 

[wv hilljack]

Thanks Loco! It's been a looooong time coming. Never thought I'd get happy over a Buff. LOL

 

[Loco-Digger]

Anytime you pull your first anything, it better be exciting. When it stops being exciting, I will most likely hang it up. I don't foresee that happening anytime soon.

 

[wv hilljack]

Me either brother!

 

[Scrappy]

Awesome. Glad you found your white buffalo....i mean whale. Lol

Cheers and like Loco said, when you pull your first anything, it's exciting.

 

[Showtime2385]

Congrats, may your second and third bring you just as much joy!

 

[T-Bone]

Congrats on taking down your whale. IHP looks to be in great shape.

 

[wv hilljack]

Thanks guys and T bone that IHP was one of nicest ones I've found this year.

 

[Dakota Sioux]

That White Whale is Well Red

 

[Old Dude]

When I found my first one, I almost didn't post it because it was my only find lol. I was amazed at the number of people saying they had never dug one! Nice finds.

 

[pepperj]

Congrats on getting your first, as many different firsts that will in the future.

 

[qaela4]

Congrats on your first Buffalo, I found my first two this year, always a great feeling when uncovering your first. Heck, I still get excited when I dig a wheatie so I should be good to dig until death.

 

[Carolina Tom]

Congrats on the first. It took me over a year to find my first one. I was reluctant to dig the mid tones because of all of the trash... I am glad that I got over that!

Hopefully many more will follow!

 

[Eastcoasthunter21]

Nice digs on an early buffalo. Love seeing them in the hole

 

[toasted]

I've actually dug as many v nickels as I have buffalo's so yes they aren't as easy to find as you would think

 

[BigWaveDave]

outstanding that you got off the Buffalo drought... and a 1913 to boot....

 

[ivan salis]

type 1 or type 2 --type 1 had a "mound' type 2 is a flat line base look at the rear where the buff's at

 

[bigfoot1]

and now....it begins !!good luck brother.a first is always exciting to me.

 

[against the wind]

Congrats on your 1st Buffalo
Put it in a coin folder with the date and location of this find.