My first time finds. A bunch of trash and a cool toy motorcycle. I couldn't be happier. Can't wait to get out tomorrow.
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Not a bad start. You'll have some coins soon. Keep at it.
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SWEET!
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Cool and interesting finds! Keep it up. Coins will follow. Congratulations!
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You'll learn to love / hate pull tabs. Nice hunt!
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Neat first outing, homework is what it's all about in this hobby. Good luck on future hunts.
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You'll pick it up. It's a great hobby and there's a lot of treasure (and trash) out there to find!
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Second hunt, you all were right, found my first 2 coins. The penny is a 1982, the Quarter is a 1989 crossing the Delaware P mint mark. Feels light and is the color of a penny, could this be one of the coins stamped on the wrong planchet? Could I be that lucky ? When I first dug it I had visions of a Reale or a half scent. Very exciting in my own mind, o could get used to this.
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It can't be a penny planchet or it would be only the size of a penny.
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Yes and it's not even a valley forge it's a New Jersy 1999 turning point. The penny is a 1982 and it weighs 3.1 g so at least it's copper. I. Having a blast.
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A big congrats on your first finds and continued good luck this season ! 
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The learning cure in this hobby never ends.
But that's what keeps it interesting - the longer you do it - the better it gets !
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I believe that reddish brown coating on coins comes from iron in the soil. I think you'll find dimes, nickels, and quarters from the modern era will look the same way after they've been in the ground a while. Good deal, you're now finding coins! Soon you'll be finding car keys, hot wheels, and jewelry.
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