My oldest coin to date on a VERY hot day....

[Clad the Impaler]

Got out and about today with a bunch of my fellow IL t-netters. Day started off slowly for me, however I eventually found my oldest coin!! It's a well worn shield nickel, found right on the surface. It's either an 1866 or an 1868 (I can't tell). This site has yielded an AMAZING number of old coins and relics. I've been detecting for about a year, and have never before seen so many old coins and relics being dug by so many different detectorists on the same site in such a short time. Goodies were everywhere, and everyone found something . Pics below. Enjoy!! Now to search for some cut silver....

 

[civilman1]

Sweet.......Still looking for my first!! Congrat's

 

[ProPointer]

Yep that's a shield alright, awesome!

 

[teleman 2525]

congrats on the shield got my first this weekend

 

[FortBedfordbob]

Nice going Clad. You don't see many Shield Nickels on here

 

[Wldbil]

Congrats... Sounds like you have a very sweet spot there.