Recon work pays off towards the quest for 100 silver coins.

[DPBOB]

Wasn't going to go out dirt fishing today but changed my mind after I stepped outside
and felt how warm it was out.
Decided to go drive around and do some recon for a new location to hunt.
Headed over to the older section of next town over to ring some doorbells, No luck at a couple house's ( nobody home)
Headed over to the next town about a mile down the road. Rang a couple doorbells, same thing.
Was going to head home when I saw a person racking leaves. Asked him if he owned the house. He said no just helping out.
I see a car pull into the driveway next door so I walked up to the 2 ladies that were getting out of the car.
Asked if they owned the house.  One said yes. Introduced myself and asked if they knew what the hobby of
metal detecting was. Owner said. " Don't you use one of those machines and go back and forth. I said. Yes I do.
Would it be ok if I use my machine and look for some old coins.
Sure Go Ahead. But you won't find much. She said.  Ok Thank You..... I said.

Hunted part of the place for about 45 minutes.

Came up with a 1925 Merc after about 2 minutes then a 46 Rosie a minute later.

She had a guy from California staying there and he was watching me for about 20 minutes and thought is was neat to pull the old coins from the ground.

Went to the front of the house and started pulling up a few wheats and the hit couple more silver coins.

The 1937 Quarter was only 1 inch down. I thought for sure it was going to be just a clad quarter to add to the other 4 I found but was I surprised to see silver flip out of the plug.

In all I got 5 Silver. The deepest coin was a penny at 4 1/2 inches. Most coins were only 1 to 2 inches deep

9 more to go to get to 100.......

Also got a cool good luck token from a shoe store or company

The big silver coin is made of aluminum and it was right on the surface.
" This coin and $5 for one Introductory flying lesson for a Piper Pilot  Good at authorized piper aircraft dealers

Thanks for looking

 

[starwarsblazer]

Outstanding finds! Congrats!

 

[TreasurdiggrNY]

Nice finds, 5 pcs. of silver is great Very close to 100 silver now with 9 to go, good luck to you.
Glenn

 

[crazyjarhead]

WTG on getting permission and selling your hobby. Nice finds as well. Did the lady see what you had found when you left?

 

[mikewaz]

Nice finds Bob!
You're getting closer to your goal.
Mike

 

[packfan_1982]

And you can use your clad to pay for the flying lesson!

 

[kimsdad]

And you can use your clad to pay for the flying lesson!

LOL!

Way to go, Bob! Those old coins must quake in their boots when your car eases down their street on "recon".

Only one or two houses to go any you've got your 100!

BTW, nice George!
Neil

 

[DPBOB]

WTG on getting permission and selling your hobby. Nice finds as well. Did the lady see what you had found when you left?

This time the lady left but I did show all to the guest at the house. I left my business card with my numbers so she could call me.

 

[Burdie]

Keep up the good work. Nice finds I love to find tokens. Congrats on yours.

Burdie

 

[ivan salis]

ah recon work -- the soul of finding the goodies---research is the key --- gettiing to use that "key" to unlock the vault ( getting land owner premission ) is a art form in its self. --- your skills paid off nicely I see.

 

[allen]

way to go on those nice finds...

 

[DPBOB]

ah recon work -- the soul of finding the goodies---research is the key --- gettiing to use that "key" to unlock the vault ( getting land owner premission ) is a art form in its self. --- your skills paid off nicely I see.

No skill... Just be honest about looking for old coins.....90% of the people will say ok.

 

[The Buzzard King]

Nice job!
That's what I always say to people too. "I'm just looking for old coins".
The more you knock on doors, and ask people, the better you get at it.
Congrats on the finds!