Torn up sidewalk finds yields 4 firsts for me. Best day detecting ever 16 coins

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I guess Pete was right, torn up sidewalks yield some of the best coin finds ever. The horseshoe I found must have brought me good luck. My 4 firsts were indian heads, v nickels, finding a barber quarter and breaking the pre 1900 mark for coin finds which I did 3 times yesterday. Pete and I had both seen this strip of dirt, but thought that it was probably just a dirt path. I decided to go try it out yesterday and see what I could find if anything. Turns out it was a sidewalk that was there before and was tore out quite awhile back, so it looked like a dirt path. I tried to get ahold of Pete, but he went treasure hunting some junk shops around town with his wife. I did get ahold of him later, and we went back to this same spot where I found one more coin a 1897 v nickel. I guess I must of cleaned it out pretty good, because we did not find anymore coins. I did dig several of the barber dimes 10 to 12 inches down. There was nothing showing on my dfx display just a faint high tone. I did also dig alot of old rusty nails that were high tones and a bunch of trash. I think it was worth all of the trash I dug for all of these coins however, and am going to keep an eye open for more sidewalk construction. Most of the coins were only 3.5 inches down, and believe it or not the 1916 mercury dime was right on top. I picked up a handful of dirt off of the surface, and it was in that handful. Anyways it was a total blast finding all of these coins, and I hope that you guys enjoy the pics. It was truly the best detecting day that I have ever had. I have included a picture of Pete in the dirt path per his request. Happy hunting everyone!!

Loren Farrar
 

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another nice haul of silver :o from t-net people. i got to get out with my detector after i get my hands off the chainsaw :( nice coins :)
 

LOREN, It's Great To Hunt UnTouched Sites, Congrats On Your Very Nice Finds. trk5capt...
 

great stuff! pete always says to check them sidewalks! you just proved him right!......again!! way to go!!
 

Re: Torn up sidewalk finds yields 4 firsts for me. Best day detecting ever 16 c

Dang, congrats on all that silver and old, great hunt! HH, Mike
 

Hi Loren,
It looks like Pete trained you in right. Those are some very impressive finds. I'm sort of waiting for the construction to start around here too. I could tell that was a picture of Pete. He always has a smile like that when he finds a tore out sidewalk. Hope you guys find more there.
HH

BK
 

Most impressive finds! Im just south of you in Pocatello, Idaho & have yet to find even a wheatie, so this gives me hope. The oldest coin Ive found is a 1960 nickel, I guess I'll keep looking. Renting a big air hammer tomorrow & ripping up the sidewalk! WOOHOO! lol Congrats on the great finds & keep em coming! ;D
 

bk said:
Hi Loren,
It looks like Pete trained you in right. Those are some very impressive finds. I'm sort of waiting for the construction to start around here too. I could tell that was a picture of Pete. He always has a smile like that when he finds a tore out sidewalk. Hope you guys find more there.
HH

BK
No the smile is due to how i'm holding my detector, look closer. ;)
 

Re: Torn up sidewalk finds yields 4 firsts for me. Best day detecting ever 16 c

Awesome finds!!!
I'm always looking for a torn-up sidewalk. They almost always seem to produce
some great coins!!

HH!

Joe
 

OH YEAH!!! 8) See my avatar... Silver Sidewalks! Woohoo! Nice silver you got there!
Excellent finds! ;)
 

Re: Torn up sidewalk finds yields 4 firsts for me. Best day detecting ever 16 c

I would say you had a great day!!! Never found that much silver in one day ever. Congrats...Lance
 

Way to go guy, I always look for the sidewalks being torn up, that is a free pass to some excellent finds as you just found out!!! Nice going and keep us posted on the next haul....... 8) 8) 8)
 

Sidewalk tearups are awesome.....especially this one. That is an amazing hunt....congratulations! :o :o
 

Re: Torn up sidewalk finds yields 4 firsts for me. Best day detecting ever 16 c

Way to go!! Man I'm so jealous :-\ :-\ Very nice digs.....that's alot of silver in one day.

Happy Hunting,
Moon

P.S. Soak those "V" nickels in the vinegar and salt solution.....it shined mine beautifully!!
 

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