Skipped Right Over The Merc

[ceejay64]

Went out Sat evening and Sun afternoon to the high school in my town. I've been wanting to hit the area, but they're adding on to it again, so it's pretty busy during the week. Therefore, I had to wait. :P
I did compare the school as it is today to a picture of it from 1907 (it was built in 1890), and I was happy to see that the expansive front lawn area is pretty much the same. The back and side areas are where the layers of addition have been built. I had high hopes as I parked in the mostly deserted parking area and unpacked my gear.
Lately, my goals have been to find a Merc and a large cent. I figured this would be a great place for Mercs, so off I went.
I set my detector mostly for coin shooting, and was getting plenty of hits. Unfortunately, it was mostly pretty modern stuff. Saturday, as it goes for the Queen of Pennies, I was finding plenty of pennies and a few dimes. One state quarter also popped up. I started thinking that perhaps the place had been hit in the late 80s-early 90s, but not much since then. Still I had a great time, and planned to come back on Sunday, which I did.
Again, on Sunday, lots of hits - mostly pennies and dimes.
Then, I got a strong hit over by the stairs. Started digging, and out pops a beautiful 1907 Barber dime.
I'll post a pic later, just wanted to share. Needless to say, I'll be back at the school this weekend.
Now, I still gotta find that Merc.

 

[dave-enc]

congrats on the barber ceejay wtg
hh
dave+bobbie

 

[Diggincoinz]

Nice! Barbers are great popping out of the ground!

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Congrats on the silver Barber, nice find! HH, Mike

 

[mxtswinger]

CONGRATS! With Barbers there, it won't be long. Go get em.

 

[ceejay64]

Thanks, all! I Finally got the pictures ready, too. Here is that lovely dime:

 

[goldencoin]

lol...i know that feeling. I wanted to find an indian head last year, however, i got a spanish colonial insted

HH
-GC

 

[Burdie]

It is hard not to just look at it and drool. HH Burdie

 

[mlw67]

Very nice! WTG!

 

[Michigan Badger]

Oh yes, I still remember my very first Barber dime. Your excellent post just reminded me of it.

I think I still have it someplace?

Great coin and go get lots more. 8)

Badger

 

[Pennyworth]

Oooohhhh, that's one pretty looking dime! Congratulations

I've never found any Barber coins yet,maybe one day. But a friend did give me one and it's in my collection.b

 

[groundfisher]

That is a beautiful Barber dime! I can read the full LIBERTY on the headband.
A little research paid off for you by comparing the school with the old photo.Wtg! I hope you have a successful hunt this weekend.Best of luck to you and HH!

 

[JerV3]

Nice dime,

I'd take it over a merc anyday.

If there's barbers there's mercs.

Good luck with finding them.

HH Jer

 

[civilman1]

She's in beautiful shape ceejay,sure you didn't mind at all..Nice job!!

 

[SilverDreams]

Beautiful find!

 

[ceejay64]

Thanks, everybody!
I'm hoping to get back there in the next few days. I also have my eye on another site or 2 that should be good for Silver. Still tracking down owners to get permission.
Cheers,
Ceejay

 

[rvbvetter]

Great find!! Hoping for a merc and up pops a barber, kinda takes your breath away a little, doesn't it. WTG!!! HH

 

[Leon]

Great looking Barber, Congrats!!!
Good luck with the Merc, & Happy hunting~