Had the Explorer singing earlier today!!

[Jack(IN)]

Found some sidewalk construction and pulled right in. Work day done and this one block stretch was all mine. Had the Explorer slowly covering the area and after 25 minutes had a new memorial cent. Sweat in my eyes still moving slowly picking up a trashed wheat and a couple pieces of junk for my effort. When I finally did get a sweet sound I basically kicked the dirt to show a silver roosie for my effort. About the time I finished I get another signal, sounding sweet and digging maybe three inches down pulled the Merc, and maybe a step further a small silver ring marked "sterling". Last swing before I turned off the detector had an iffy signal, checked, rechecked the sound and finally decided to dig. The 1928-S Standing Liberty was a good nine inches deep buried all thses year with a nail as a companion, which had me wondering for a minute or two. Something told me it was a coin and I was not let down. Its badly worn, but with a date. Looks ugly, but I'm taking it, first SLQ of the year!! I'd say 1 1/2 hours in the heat but definately worth it!! Silver Gods have not been nice to me so far this year!!

 

[Lost Addict]

Good job keeping your eyes open for sidewalk replacement.
Super sweet merc.

 

[Mirage]

Nice stuff. Looks like your silver fourtune is changing.

SLQ's are great. I have found three this year but none with dates. :P I probably would trade two of those for one with a date.

Bob

 

[cosmic]

Wow !! I found my first standing lady yesterday.. Always nice to see silver in the bottom of the hole!!!!! Nice merc too!!!

 

[Bertman]

Nice finds Jack... Congrats on the SLQ and the sweet merc...

HH Robert

 

[RUDY2003]

I love it Jack! Silver gods shined on you that time....

Keep safe...

 

[Ridley]

That SLQ might be a little worn, but what a thrill to find it!

Also the Merc looks almost perfect. That should make up for it!

Congratulations!



Ridley

 

[Ed-NH]

Way to go, nice finds. I have not found an SLQ yet.

 

[Nashoba]

You hit the right place at the right time now didn;t ya! GREAT JOB!
Hope you get to hunt it again!

~Nash~

 

[halfdime]

Very good! Those sidewalks can really reward your diligence.

 

[MalteseFalcon]

The piece of junk in the lower right corner of the pic is a pistol hammer.

I could be wrong, but it sure looks like it to me.

Congrats on the finds!!

 

[Nana40]

I'll have to agree that kicking sure helps in the recovery process!

Awesome finds, Jack!!! Congrats! Nana

 

[jorge del norte]

nice mosquito

 

[mofyc]

Nice dig Jack i really like the little bug in the pic

 

[titan]

very nice silver!! the btm right corner does look like a gun hammer , maybe from a toy

 

[Jack(IN)]

Nice dig Jack i really like the little bug in the pic

If you knew the trouble I had getting that little guy to pose you would appriciate the effort!!

 

[GunFarce]

very nice silver!! the btm right corner does look like a gun hammer , maybe from a toy

Yup from the ribs along the face of the hammer, I would say a old 'cap' pistol... Cool finds...

 

[Boobydoo]

A little bit of everything Jack, congrats on all the goodies!!

Smiles!
Bdoo

 

[ModernMiner]

Nice dig Jack i really like the little bug in the pic

If you knew the trouble I had getting that little guy to pose you would appriciate the effort!!

LMAO!!! You guys are friggin hilarious.
Jack,
Way to go! Right place at the right time I see. What year is that Merc? Looks like it's in great shape.
Congrats on all your finds.
Awesome post.
-MM-

 

[romeo-1]

Great silver finds!