Two Firsts and Im A New Member!!!

Nitro2878

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Minelab E-Trac, MXT
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Metal Detecting
Two Firsts and I'm A New Member!!!

Hello all, I'm new to this site but not to metal detecting . Been detecting for about 5 years... Started out with a Whites MXT then graduated to the E-Trac... Got permission to hunt an 1870's farm house from a close friend , she was a little optimistic at first then I showed her how I dug and got the OK (not for my buddies yet though???) Got my very first SLQ at this virgin site , looks to be a 1919 and it was screaming quarter at 5 inches I was doing the happy dance:headbang:, then got a dime signal and out pops a 1916 MERC but no D :icon_scratch: that is my second 1916 this year, 4 feet away got a 1899 and 1903 BARBERS, then still in the front yard got two1889 INDIANS one in almost AU condition . I gave her twin sons all 15 of the WHEAT cents and the other 1889 INDIAN since they were following me around the whole time:laughing7:... Then I got this iffy wheat signal down about 9" and out pops my very first CROTAL BELL!!! It's in beautifull shape , has a very ornate design with a running horse,Initials W.E.B. and the #3 on it (Another happy dance:headbang:). The bell still dings and in great shape but has rust at the top where it looks to be a clasp for the bell. If anybody has any info on the bell that would be great!!! I only hit about 25% of the property if that so can't wait to get back , it is a great site so far. So Hello from OHIO and HAPPY HUNTING!!!
 

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Great find, looks like 1919 to me too!
 

Cool stuff man... I like the horse on the crotal bell and the standing liberty quarter is killer...I've yet to find one of those...
 

I love the patina on the IH and it still has great detail. :hello2:
 

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Nice finds Nitro2878!
 

All great finds, I especially like the crotal bell & the Standing Liberty is in great shape! Nice work & HH!
 

smiley-Welcome-th-ththbigwelcome.gif crotal bell is a good one - hang on to that one
 

Those are nice finds- the crotal bell is a keeper, standing liberty is great- still looking for my first. HH...
 

Welcome:hello:

Thats the first horse on a bell I have seen, pretty neat find.
 

Cool finds! AWESOME DAY FOR YOU.Congrats!!!
 

Very nice:icon_thumright: Congratulations:icon_thumleft:
 

great finds i like the crotal bell, found my first a few months back , mine is similar in design and still rings.
 

Nice hunt! Wish they all could be like that. T
 

Nothing like a good site on private property. Great finds. More coming-I'm sure.
 

In Metal Detecting Heaven in Oregon, Ohio! Sharing the find with the kids that followed you around is way cool. I've done that before and they love it. Look forward to your further adventures in Virgin country!........63bkpkr
 

Looks like a great hunt
 

Killer finds, Nitro! :) Welcome to TN too.
 

Awesome finds man, I hunt primarily with my etrac also so I know that beautiful tone your talking about when silver gets under that coil
 

excellent finds. I hope the rest of the place produces as well for you. welcome to the forum!
 

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