njnydigger
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- I've swung White's (MXT), Minelab (Safari) & currently run with an Omega 8000 by Teknetics & Fisher CZ-3D (1021 Model)
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UPDATE: "Shield Nickel" after cleaning.....
Hey all,
It's official, I'm back to the 1800's. Took a while to get back there, but, glad I made it. I found what I THOUGHT was a shield nickel this past Sunday. However, the coin was the size of a quarter and it VDI'd a solid 70. Also, was only a half inch to an inch under the soil. Just turned my machine on & was ground balancing when I got the signal. I could only make out the shield since the coin was real dirty. A lot of you guys chimed in and said it was a two cent piece. Well, as always, you guys hit it right on the head. It is an 1864 two cent piece. In unbelievable condition. Have to do another olive oil soak since there is still some dirt on there.
I truly think I hit the motherlode with this new spot I found. Seems to be a lot of goodies there. A ton of history too. Almost seems like it was never hunted before [laugh] Found the diamond and Sapphire ring I posted in the same place. Enjoy folks.
Hey all,
It's official, I'm back to the 1800's. Took a while to get back there, but, glad I made it. I found what I THOUGHT was a shield nickel this past Sunday. However, the coin was the size of a quarter and it VDI'd a solid 70. Also, was only a half inch to an inch under the soil. Just turned my machine on & was ground balancing when I got the signal. I could only make out the shield since the coin was real dirty. A lot of you guys chimed in and said it was a two cent piece. Well, as always, you guys hit it right on the head. It is an 1864 two cent piece. In unbelievable condition. Have to do another olive oil soak since there is still some dirt on there.
I truly think I hit the motherlode with this new spot I found. Seems to be a lot of goodies there. A ton of history too. Almost seems like it was never hunted before [laugh] Found the diamond and Sapphire ring I posted in the same place. Enjoy folks.
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