40 Rounds
Jr. Member
- Nov 26, 2016
- 97
- 834
- Detector(s) used
- GARRETT AT PRO, EQUINOX 800
- Primary Interest:
- Relic Hunting
I was gridding an old park in an area I had already hit when I got a decent signal on my Equinox 800. I can’t tell you what the VDI was because I didn’t really pay attention. It was a good signal so I dug. I popped the plug and saw a rusted metal band with round objects sticking out either side. I was excited to see roundness but figured they were clad as the rusted metal had leeched out over the possible coins. As I picked it up I started to see some silver edges. Excited I started to spray it down and sure enough it was 2 silver coins. I could see the P over the Monticello on the nickel so I knew it was a war nickel. The other silver was bigger and very worn. A little more water confirmed the bigger silver was an SLQ! I assume the rusted band was some sort of money clip. Thinking back on it now maybe there were some paper dollars in there too that rotted away. Either way a cool find! I considered leaving it as is for a short time but decided to separate them as the rust was tarnishing the coins severely. I have been soaking them in lemon juice for several days and have removed most of the rust. A 1943 P war nickel and a dateless SLQ. I also found a couple Mercury dimes at the same location but in different holes.
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