Squatty
Jr. Member
- Aug 26, 2013
- 75
- 65
- Detector(s) used
- Garrett AT Pro
- Primary Interest:
- All Treasure Hunting
I posted something about this find in the coin section, But I am so thrilled about finding it, I had to share it some more. I found this in 10 inches of soil in the middle of a stand of pines. I believe it was a farmer's field 200 years ago. I was swinging away in the pouring rain, trying to stay in the trees for better rain protection. I got a light audible tone, that registered an 81 or 82 I think. The depth wasn't registering, nor was the top row of segments that estimate the size. I dug in (with my Predator Piranha) and this dark colored coin came out. I couldn't tell what it was at first because off all the patina, but it looked and felt like a coin. As a matter of fact the whole I dug moments before, I uttered, "Please let it be a large cent so I can go home!" Once I got home and dried out, I cleaned it off (gently!!) to see if I could ID it. A 1799 Draped Bust large cent.
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I am so stoked about this find! It was in a place where I would never expect to find a coin. But there she was! Tomorrow my Treasure-buddy and I are returning to this spot to sweep the area. Maybe lightening will strike twice.
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I am so stoked about this find! It was in a place where I would never expect to find a coin. But there she was! Tomorrow my Treasure-buddy and I are returning to this spot to sweep the area. Maybe lightening will strike twice.
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