Outlasting the frustration

[PlzBSeated]

Went back to the schoolyard where I recently found a number of wheatbacks, IHPs, and old nickels. Figured there had to be some silver left in that schoolyard given the old coins I had been able to pull up. Well, a couple hours into it I was admittedly getting frustrated. Not much to show in the way of old coins period. But I had been pulling up a number of old brass pieces and older trash, so I convinced myself to stick with it. After about two and a half hours...BAM! There's that unmistakable shine of silver smiling back at me from a clump of dirt. And she was a beauty!



Can still make out the Liberty in the headband. And the soil managed to keep her in good shape, no tarnish on her.



The other notables.



And a toy car to boot. Who doesn't love finding a toy car?

Today's finds...

1899 Barber Dime
(3) Wheatback pennies 1917-S, 1928, 1952-D
Ornate suspender clasp
Piece of a watch winder key (I think)
2002 Hotwheels "Chapparal 2D"

PBS

 

[SD51]

Great finds fellow Michigander!

 

[AstralDruid]

Great feeling, when you are just about to give up.............. a good solid tone... such relief !!

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Great finds - love seeing those Barbers come out of the ground !

 

[angelito1]

very nice indeed .. .. ..

 

[PenguinDetectsCA]

oh man. That's really nice detail on that barber. congrats

 

[Almy]

That experience epitomizes one of the main attractions of metal detecting for me: anticipation, hard work and finally find a real treasure!

 

[Silvermonkey]

Went back to the schoolyard where I recently found a number of wheatbacks, IHPs, and old nickels. Figured there had to be some silver left in that schoolyard given the old coins I had been able to pull up. Well, a couple hours into it I was admittedly getting frustrated. Not much to show in the way of old coins period. But I had been pulling up a number of old brass pieces and older trash, so I convinced myself to stick with it. After about two and a half hours...BAM! There's that unmistakable shine of silver smiling back at me from a clump of dirt. And she was a beauty!

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Can still make out the Liberty in the headband. And the soil managed to keep her in good shape, no tarnish on her.

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The other notables.

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And a toy car to boot. Who doesn't love finding a toy car?

Today's finds...

1899 Barber Dime
(3) Wheatback pennies 1917-S, 1928, 1952-D
Ornate suspender clasp
Piece of a watch winder key (I think)
2002 Hotwheels "Chapparal 2D"

PBS

Great looking piece of silver. This hobby can certainly be frustrating, but as you noted, "Bam" a crappy day can change into a great day in a single hole. Congrats!

 

[oldmxrat]

That's a pretty Barber, congrats!

 

[pepperj]

Congrats on the Barber and watch winder.