First Buffalo

[fonfixer]

I know a bunch of ya'll probably already found a buffalo nickel but I recently found my first one. Me and Steve (Juanmoretime) went to an old school yard near coushatta about two weeks ago. The first thing we realized was that there was more trash than normal so we went around back to the ball field. I started right down the middle of the field and about half way across hit a good solid signal. It wasn't the typical nickel signal for my machine but it was a good returning signal. I fished it out of the ground but thought it was only a 1950's at best a 1940's. I just about crapped my pants when i rubbed off enough dirt to see that indian looking back at me!! After cleaning with water and a brush I saw a date of 1938! I also found a really nice 1944 silver nickel which after it was cleaned with water and a soft brush looks as if it could have came out of pocket change yesterday.

Doug

 

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[RickyP]

Pretty good day, I'd say. And congrats on the Buffalo, they are few and far between.

 

[Juanmoretime]

Congrats on the first Doug. Of course, I was there but this will be the first of many more and a lot more fun. Digging is just fun!!!

 

[GrayCloud]

Not a bad start. I found a silver nickle last week on a football field. Was hunting with the wife and Tensas. Nickles and gold rings are not far apart. See you guys at the LBH.

 

[KirkTN]

Buffalo By a Year, the last year they were made. WTG. I found my first Nov. of 07 it's like it opened the door. I've found 7 now. Hope you Find many more.

 

[slingchine]

I found my first one just a month ago in my mother-in-laws front yard about 5" dowwn near the old narrow driveway. date was worn but the indian head and buffalo are very plain. Congratulations and many more for all of us. ...I like the way he talks....

 

[River Rat]

Congrats, Doug!! Buffalo nickels are really nice to find...my first was pocket change given to my husband. Only if I could find one with the MD.

RR

 

[shanegalang]

Coingratulations........!!! I'm still trying to find my first wheat But lots of clad so far!!!

 

[Tensas]

I have found 2 Indian Head Nickels. 1929 & 1938, and I haven't stopped looking for # 3 that's what it's all about, the hunt.

 

[ZenAgain]

Nice. My indian head is still my oldest coin to date, a 1910 found at a ghost town here in sw LA.

 

[KirkTN]

Good job on the BUFF. Looks like someone was lookin' for gold with all the Nicks you found

 

[Tensas]

The oldest coin I've so far is a 1831 large cent. I also found a 1850 dime.