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MONSTER SILVER....Found the BIG SISTER to the 2 Barber halves from last week.

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I'm heading to work because I have a 5:30 fitness training appointment...but I had to post this monster lady. I just got back about 45 minutes ago...and NO WAY I could go to work until I got the before and after pics...and posted this big old lady :thumbsup:
I went back to the "Twighlight Zone" site that has now coughed up 10 coins...the newest date being the 1906 Barber Half last week.
It gave me about 2 hours of hunt time today before the interference took over again :sad10:
I wasn't 30 minutes into the hunt when I got a very...and I mean very iffy silver hit...but the depth meter was buried. :thumbsup: It only hit in one direction and from one angle..but it just sounded so sweet for that split second that I gave it a shot. ::) Problem was that when I hit pinpoint...the cursor went straight upper left corner. ??? I told you guys in my last post I was going back here and dig ANYthing that made a peep...and this one not only peeped...but it peeped like silver :icon_sunny:
I was able to pinpoint slightly even through the interference but I still dug a big plug because of the depth..and because of the amazing coins that I have already plucked from this crazy site. I dug a 9" deep plug and then prayed as I ran the probe....NULLSVILLE . :dontknow: Went ahead and switched over to pinpoint with the probe and sure enough...nasty old rusty nail. I just stuck it in my pouch. :-[ Oh well...no big deal cause' if you want the deepies...you gotta' take some chances. I went ahead and filled in the deep hole and was really disappointed because that slight peep sounded too good to fool me ::)
Went ahead as I always do and re-swept the coil over the filled hole one more time before walking away...and BINGO :thumbsup: This time the signal was a little more than a peep...and it hit from more angles. :tongue3: I RE-dug the plug to about 10"and ran the probe one more time. Man did it sing! :thumbsup:
It blew my ears off at 10" down but still nulled out when I moved it off the center of the silver hit. I knew I had something good because of the way the probe sang and also the depth...even though it nulled off the center. :wink: I dug another big clod out of the hole as to be sure not to damage whatever it was. At this point I was a full 12" down...and the Lesche handle tip was parallel with the ground level.
I picked up the clod...and carefully removed some dirt...which exposed the tip of a big nail. I then removed some more dirt from around the nail and saw what we all dream about....a BIG SILVER rim. :headbang: I thought..yippee...I got me another Barber Half...which would be my third in 10 days. I removed more dirt from the clod and boy was I WRONG! :hello2: I first saw the rusty nail laying right accross the back left side of the big silver coin...then the hole clod just fell apart. Out pops a SILVER MORGAN DOLLAR from a foot deep. :occasion14: Good thing there was a restroom close by ;D
What an unbelievable experience. I just had a feeling that after finding two barber halves...that there just might be more big silver hiding there. Not in my wildest dreams though...did I expect this monster silver lady. I truly can't explain the feeling I had when it popped out of the clod. :sunny:
You can see in the pic...exactly where the big rusty nail was setting directly accross the back left side and through the word "America"...which explains the good hit...but then slight null.
It still amazes me that the SE hit this at 12" down with a first rusty nail 3" above it...THEN a second big rusty nail laying right on the coin. :thumbsup:
Thank you all for sharing this with me. :angel7:
 

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Re: MONSTER SILVER....Found the BIG SISTER to the 2 Barber halves from last week

Very impressive find especially considering the circumstances.
 
Woweee! What a GREAT coin! :thumbsup:

Thanks for telling the story & the before & after pics. I'm livin' through you vicariously, and they help!

Let us know how long it takes you to get to sleep tonight. That find would keep me awake for sure!
 
SF,
You lucky dog!!! Man, what a great (BIG) find. :thumbsup: You are on a roll my man.

I love your comment:
"Out pops a SILVER MORGAN DOLLAR from a foot deep. Good thing there was a restroom close by"

Classic!!! ;D ;D ;D
Congrats to you,
Doug
 
ModernMiner said:
SF,
You lucky dog!!! Man, what a great (BIG) find. :thumbsup: You are on a roll my man.

I love your comment:
"Out pops a SILVER MORGAN DOLLAR from a foot deep. Good thing there was a restroom close by"

Classic!!! ;D ;D ;D
Congrats to you,
Doug

I agree, Doug. Maybe Bryan should include wearing a "depends" the next time he hits this site. Nice dig buddy it sure is nice to dig the big "stuff" It seems you can't find a site with any big coins left anymore but I guess there is still a few around.

Les
 
Very, Very Nice...I've been hunting for almost 30 years, and still no detected silver dollar. What's wrong with this picture? :-\
HH,
MT
Tom
 
That is too awesome, silverfreak!!! I want the coordinates of your hunting grounds, LOL. ;D ;D ;D

I hope you find MANY more!

Ray
 
your finds are amazing.
 
Awesome Job !! :D ;D :thumbsup:

I can't find a large silver to save my life. ??? My Hunting partner found 3 or so this season already. :icon_scratch: I can't dig one at all, it kinda sucks. Oh well, I will find one and when I do it will be a seated or bust.... :o ;D

Again nice find!!

Keep @ it and HH!!
 
I'm impressed!! Congrats on finding the Big Lady!! Super sweet and very nice!!
 
Beautiful coin and congrats on you find. The name "Silverfreak" just took on a new meaning ;D
 
Re: MONSTER SILVER....Found the BIG SISTER to the 2 Barber halves from last week

Dman said:
Way to go. Great silver dollar.
Dman
Thanks Dman


relichunters said:
That's a very beautiful barber! I haven't found one yet, Congrats! :thumbsup:
Thanks RH. It's actually a Morgan Dollar. The two barber halves I was speaking of were found about 10 days ago


civilman1 said:
You are one persistant man SF.....Great story and Great find :thumbsup: I love a family reunion!!!
Thanks civ. Yep...that's my kind of family reunion :D


d2 said:
Great find!!!d2
Thanks d2
 
Re: MONSTER SILVER....Found the BIG SISTER to the 2 Barber halves from last week

A super find Silver :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
That Morgan is sweet
 
Bryce , You are the Tiger Woods of Metal detecting , you never cease to amaze , and you always deliver

the goods . I am just stunned at the results you are getting with that SE. If i did'nt believe that i could still

grow into my MXT , I'd probably go get an SE right now. Keep up the great finds ! Gregory, Santa Fe.
 
Unbelievable.... Great find!!! 12" to pay dirt! That is impressive!!! I'd be lucky to find a coin 7" down with my machine..... Seeing your excellent finds really makes me want to make a new purchase.. :thumbsup:
 
Captn_SE said:
Wow, Bryce!! Another "Killer" coin from that spot!! What's next? How about a gold coin? Make sure you dig any deep low conductors at that site, when all the high hits are hard to come by. Although I would have to imagine if you found a Morgan at 12", the smaller gold will be even deeper. :-\

Congrats on your Morgan!! You really earned that deepie! I'm still searching for my first one!

HH,
CAPTN SE
Dan
Thanks Dan. The fun part is over at this site. You're right...Now it's time to work and dig all the lower hits ::) I have to be honest....I never dig low hits...and probably won't start...BUT...at this 30 x 30 foot patch at this site...I'll dig everything that grunts...snorts...or falses ;D
This is the one place I'll "dig it all". I plan on working it a couple of hours per week over the next few weeks...so I probably won't have much silver to post cause I'm diggin the crud signals now. :D



Nick Pappagiorgio said:
SOLID ... :thumbsup:

Stellar Coin Bryce ...

Nick
Thanks Nick.
 
Colonial Zoyboy said:
Big Guy, it is good to see that the "Zone" is coughing up the goodies for you. A Morgan dolla (dollar) is a suuuuuuuuuuper good find, buddy! Your patience and determination to find the "oldies" that others have missed is unparalleled!!!!! :thumbsup:

Kyle
Thanks Kyle. I LOVE dollas ;D Too bad it's only my second one in 30 years of hunting ::)


MichiganRob said:
:thumbsup: :o ;D :icon_profileright: :icon_profileleft: :icon_king: WOW

Nice hit

HH
MichiganRob
Thanks Rob


kieser sousa said:
WTG ! Nice dig's SF,congrat's ! :thumbsup:
Thanks kieser sousa
 
Beautiful, My only cartwheel was about 12" or more with my SE also. Dont know for sure, as i was so excited i still dont know if I rechecked the hole. Great find SF
 
MT..JM said:
Very, Very Nice...I've been hunting for almost 30 years, and still no detected silver dollar. What's wrong with this picture? :-\
HH,
MT
Tom

But a dozen Double Eagles should make up for it. :wink:



Excellent find!
 
Re: MONSTER SILVER....Found the BIG SISTER to the 2 Barber halves from last week

you sir are a SILVER WHORE :thumbsup:
 

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