First silver half

[LEROY247]

It was great to finally get a half. The ring doesn't have a mark but it sure looks like silver. It was a good day.

Leroy

 

[jfeeney]

That's very cool. Still waiting for my first silver half.

 

[Talon]

That's a great day! Way to go!

 

[jewelerguy]

sweet finds. I have yet to dig a complete Franklin half. Dug a part of one once, that was strange

 

[RelicHunter97]

Are you sure the ring doesn't have a mark? I swear I see STERLING 925 on the flat oval

 

[Argentium]

I think Relichunter97 may be right - I think i'm seeing a hallmark on the lower end of that oval backplate too - Great finds - I would be very
psyched to find that one . I do think it can be safely repaired with a ring mandrell - very likely without having to remove the stone . Bring it
to a local silversmith , he (or she ) can likely round the shank with gentle pressure of a small mallot and mandrell . You had a great day !

 

[LEROY247]

It an inscription that says " UJ Crowe 7-78. It does look like a hand made ring . I'm going to have it tested

 

[Argentium]

test it if you want to , but I'm all in-- this thing is sterling ! I'll bet the farm on it , nice piece of turquoise too !! I do hope you'll
have the shank corrected.

 

[wvwildman]

nice finds congrats HH

 

[JohnnyMac]

Really cool..my first ever silver coin was a 1948 Ben half about 20 years ago..haven't dug another one since

 

[l2hunt]

nice hunting!! Found my 1st franklin a couple weeks ago, a 1962, unfortunately i scratched the back of it

 

[pennyfarmer]

Big silver is always a rush. Good job. I only have two halfs, 1870 and 1943. Keep at it. HH

 

[vpnavy]

Nice finds LEROY247!

 

[oxbowbarefoot]

Awesome Franklin! Very nice ring too!

 

[jpmccutc]

Sweet Find!! Great job

 

[terpfan]

Still waiting for my first Franklin half. Congrats on your first, it sure looks great in the hole!

 

[SusanMN]

The silver ring is just beautiful.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Great looking half. Nice job.

 

[blugotti1]

congrats on the half!! just found my first a week or two ago also!

 

[oldsalty19]