My first Buff

kickback · Oct 17, 2007

I recently got a new M-6.I took it out to 2 old sites yesterday.I dug a 1961 Rosie right away.Found a couple of pennies.I had a little time left to hunt.I went to a spot that always gives up old coins.I found a 1936-D wheatie.The next signal was a VDI of 77 out of the hole comes a Buffalo nickel.The date was worn off.It was one of the coins I had as a goal for this summer(my first summer detecting).Now the only coin left is a Mercury dime,then I can shave.Bill

TeddyB1967 · Oct 17, 2007

Awesome

I remember finding my first Buffalo, it sure was exciting.

ScrewcapRoy · Oct 17, 2007

You'll love the M6 I have one also and it found a 1936 Buffalo for me. It is a great machine and will find plenty of coin. Good luck on your future hunts and keep us posted.
HH Roy

Evolution · Oct 17, 2007

plehbah said:
Congratulations on your first, kickback. A 77 VDI is a little strange for a nickel on a White's machine in my opinion. Did you rescan the hole once you had retrieved the nickel?

Is your Mercury dime still in that hole?

I agree. A Buff nickel would read anywhere from 18-23 VDI on my machine. I would never get one at 77. Go back and check that hole. I once found a modern jefferson nickel and a 1908 Barber dime in the same hole. VDI was pretty close to 77 on that hit.

jimmatt_43 · Oct 17, 2007

Nice find.I am still hoping for a merc too.

renegade_7 · Oct 17, 2007

Nice find. I once found a Buffalo at about 7-8 inches deep, which on my whites vdi'd in the 70s. I figured the depth had much to do with that, however, I don't know now if I re-checked that hole or not. Hummm?