It took 20 yrs Capped Bust Half dime possible cannon ball and more

[JerV3]

Hey everyone after a lot of yrs I was able to cross one off the list. I met up with turbo21 at a old park that once had a fort on the site from the civil war. I was talking with Bob when I got a 11-37 at 8 inches. It was choppy but I decided to dig it. I Cut a plug and a clod rolled about 5 ft away from the hole. I checked the hole nothing checked the clod and the signal was there but weak. I busted it open and out rolled a disc.

Before I touched it I thought of two things a trime or play coin. When I picked it up and saw the bust I knew what I had. A 1836 half dime. I was pretty happy to get this one today. Its worn but legible.

I've been pulling a lot of common wheats Indians barbers etc. I'm not gonna show everything but you get the picture.

I also found what may be a small cannon shot. It was also found near another civil war fort site. It looks like it measures two and a half inches in diameter. I don't have the weight though.

Thanks for looking

 

[mikefromIllinois]

Nice variety of finds. Congrats on the capped bust, i have been looking for one for 42yrs. Have quit a few seated's but no capped bust. Hey maybe this fall there finally getting crops out.

 

[Argentium]

Wow - you are doing great with your e-trac , clearly you have access to some excellent sites !!! Congrats on the "Cappy " .

 

[I-DIG-IT]

Nice digs.

 

[Mach1Pilot]

Very nice! No doubt you are starting to get the most out of that Etrac!

 

[JerV3]

Thanks a lot guys for the comments. It will come mike. I'd really like to check a gold coin off the list.

Yeah Keith your right as tiny as these coins are you know your doing good with a unit if you can find a target like this in the first place. Switching over to minelab has been a very good decision for me. Don't be surprised if you don't hear from me wanting the 30/30

Thanks again

HH Jer

 

[Steve in PA]

Congrats on the Capped Bust half dime Jeremy. I had dug two Draped Bust dimes before I finally found a Capped Bust anything. Mine turned out to be a half dime too,,,1830. It took 25 years before I found one.

 

[JerV3]

Thanks Steve yeah its really tough to find old silver in the city but I finally did it. Yes I have a lot of good sites to hunt. My area is rich with old parks and stuff.

Thanks again Jer