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HKnJ
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I'm trying to convince myself that the places I pounded are pretty much
hunted out. At the same time, I want to make sure that it's true.
I went back to the place I've found many old silvers and nickels this morning.
After awhile I thought maybe the place is hunted out. Maybe not...I got a
nickel hit and it was a nickel all right...1925. Then came a deep breaking
silver sound which was barely repeatable. I said, if this was a coin, it'd be
a good coin...Doggone it...I could not believe my eyes seeing that quarter
in my hand...1895-O. My first ever Orlean mint dug! I found a couple old
Wheaties along the way then hit another Buff, 1937. 3 decent coins in 2.5
hours.
Here is the group shot.
May 27th Finds
This cross and the IHC were found last weekend. The cross bears the year
1830 which I'm assuming when it was made. I tried to clean the IHC but I
guess my mix was a little too strong.
May 19th Finds
Cross Closeup
Thanks for viewing and happy hunting.
hunted out. At the same time, I want to make sure that it's true.
I went back to the place I've found many old silvers and nickels this morning.
After awhile I thought maybe the place is hunted out. Maybe not...I got a
nickel hit and it was a nickel all right...1925. Then came a deep breaking
silver sound which was barely repeatable. I said, if this was a coin, it'd be
a good coin...Doggone it...I could not believe my eyes seeing that quarter
in my hand...1895-O. My first ever Orlean mint dug! I found a couple old
Wheaties along the way then hit another Buff, 1937. 3 decent coins in 2.5
hours.
Here is the group shot.
May 27th Finds
This cross and the IHC were found last weekend. The cross bears the year
1830 which I'm assuming when it was made. I tried to clean the IHC but I
guess my mix was a little too strong.
May 19th Finds
Cross Closeup
Thanks for viewing and happy hunting.
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The quarter is a beauty!!
The silver cross is absolutely amazing! Pictured next to the IHC, I see that it's fairly compact in size, but the detail is stunning!
Congrats on the super finds!!!!!
Edit: 1830 on the cross could also mark the year when something was founded (but I know nothing about these items..)
I have a half dozen crosses much like this and they all have 1830 on them.
Heres a link for all info on your cross.
St. Catherine Labouré and the Miraculous Medal
Gary
Zot, I think I had that coming
Dock, thanks for the info. I was so hoping that the cross was
that old but it should be fairly old too because it was deep when I found it.
I went back after a pit stop today and squeezed out a few more.
Two more IHCs, 1889 and 1897 along with a couple teen Wheaties.
Two more silver coins, a '56 Rosie and a '26 flat Merc.
Almost forgot the gold plated AAA button.
Group Shot of Finds May 27th Afternoon
I hate you for digging that Barber quarter.
Now go out and dig an 1895-O dime and everyone will really hate you.
I didn't find the 1895-O dime but I pulled another Barber quarter.
I gotta catch my flight. I will post the rest of the finds real soon.
Please call a priest? Hmmm.... I think I'd prefer an ambulance first
<< <i>Now go out and dig an 1895-O dime and everyone will really hate you. >>
I do not really have to do that. Do I?
Anyways...I went digging again this morning. Different spot, though. It turned out all right.
<< <i>Whoa, you've been busy! >>
Yessir. Whenever I can dig, I dig. This is my main hobby and I'd like to be really good at it.
Here is the group shot of May 28th finds.
May 28th Digs
Another Barber quarter was dug. It's a 1907 in pretty tough shape but I will take it.
Thrown in is a 1900 IHC. Love to find turn-of-century pieces. My 4th I think. And of course
some early Wheaties.
By the way, don't hate! I'm just lucky.
Congrats on doubling up on your first Barber quarter!
<< <i>This is my main hobby and I'd like to be really good at it. >>
You are already there my friend!
Since you have been posting here you have clocked in a very envious silver count! Not to mention quite a few IHC's to boot!
Yep, you suck big time!
Imagine that.
<< <i>Awesome work H!
Congrats on doubling up on your first Barber quarter!
<< This is my main hobby and I'd like to be really good at it. >>
You are already there my friend!
Since you have been posting here you have clocked in a very envious silver count! Not to mention quite a few IHC's to boot!
Yep, you suck big time! >>
Thanks, GR. It seems that everytime I go digging, I learn more about the machine and technique.
Silverdreams, As I learned, no place is hunted out.
Thanks, guys, for the comments.