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GIGANTIC COLONIAL SILVER!

Sniffy

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Today was a complete wash out, so I didn't have work. SO i figured it would be a great opportunity to try out my new Garret Pro Pointer. Most of the sites here in my neck of the woods still have waaaaay to much snow to detect. But fortunately I found a spot that hardly had any snow on the side of a hill. I"ve been here a few times and didn't do well at all due to all the big iron and tin scraps everywhere. Usually I lose ambition and move on...however today I stuck it out and BOY AM i GLAD I DID! The first 3 hours were pretty slow with only a few relics and a couple buttons....but the last hour was awesome! This site is definitely late 1700's but was lived in up until the early 1900's. Therefore, the amount of trash and junk targets are constantly pestering you. So Half Dollar signals are kind of a sure sign of large iron or something in that nature. But I followed my gut instinct and next to a rock I dug down 6 inches or so and in the plug it was plain as day, SILVER. I thought for sure it was gonna be a Barber or maybe even seated, but then I realized how ungodly huge it was. So I thought Morgan dollar or even Seated, I was wrong...8 REALE!!!!! I am still stunned. I never thought in a million years I'd dig a reale out of this site considering the amount junk I usually dig. I think before this the best targets were a couple colonial buttons and a 1902 Indian. I think I need to take a little more effort here, perhaps theres more amongst the modern junk. Thanks for lookin! :headbang:
 

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Killer Find, :icon_thumleft: :icon_thumright:
BUCKLE UP IT"S TIME TO TAKE A RIDE ON THE BANNER TRAIN :headbang:
Take Care,
Pete, :hello:
Bannner vote is going in. :wink:
 
Congratulations on a stunning silver!
Banner all the way.
 
Congrats on the Fatty!
 
HOLY COW I MADE THE BANNER! :headbang: THANKS EVERYONE!
 
umrgolf said:
madmacabre said:
Nice... you rubbed the crap out of that coin didnt you? RIP petina

:icon_scratch: Don't see any rub marks
I surely didn't rub it, I gently rinsed it in a puddle.
 
Iron Patch said:
You never expect a great find, it's just happens! :headbang:
That is for sure, I was almost ready to pack it in!
 
Truly OUTSTANDING!!!!! I'd like to go hunting there with you. Congrats!!!
 
Kirk PA said:
Holy crap!!!!! :o This is totally Colonial sweet! :headbang: Wow, and it is 1786 to boot. :headbang: You can end the year now. :headbang: :hello2: Welcome to the "Big 8" club, Sniffy! :notworthy: :headbang: Simply amazing! :icon_thumleft:

Kirk :hello:
The "BIG 8" does feel good.
 
kieser sousa/rip said:
Awesome find Congrats ! :thumbsup:...whats the belt plate looking thing ?
The Belt plate looking thing is what appears to be a decorative makeup case. Or something similar. Pretty though.
 
That coin is amazing! congrats big time! :hello2: :hello2:
 
Not Gigantic GIFREAKINNORMOUS..That is a thing of beauty. Congrats. That is sweeettt! :notworthy:
 
Timekiller said:
Killer Find, :icon_thumleft: :icon_thumright:
BUCKLE UP IT"S TIME TO TAKE A RIDE ON THE BANNER TRAIN :headbang:
Take Care,
Pete, :hello:
Bannner vote is going in. :wink:
CHOO CHOO hello from the BANNER TRAIN....
 
Holy crap that's a nice looking coin. Great job :icon_thumright:
 
MaineRelic said:
Wow a super big 8 reale ! In great condition ! What a find ! I'll vote for it !! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Way to go Sniffy !
Thanks ALOT!
 
dwayne sueño said:
holy cow! sweet.
you've got my vote.
Thanks Dwayne!
 

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