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Only one find for November, but a beauty!
NeilinWestJersey
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I haven't had much time to detect since purchasing a White's V3 in October. I got out a few times when I first got it and found some silver. A few Rosies and a few Mercuries, but nothing spectacular.
November was coming to an end and with the temp heading toward 60 degrees, I had to get out. I hit a spot near my home that had given up the silver coins mentioned, and also a few keepers found earlier this year with my DFX.
After ground balancing the V3, I started to detect a very trashy area so I moved to a cleaner area. I was almost immediately greeted with a penny signal. Hoping for a Wheatie, I dug my first hole of the day. I carefully removed the plug and waved the search coil over it. I had it in the plug. I took out my Vibraprobe and found the spot in the dirt that it was under. I cleared the dirt and saw the large copper disk. At first I thought it was a button, but then I flipped it over and said to myself,"No way!!!" It was a King George Halfpenny from the early to mid 1770's!!! It is only my second KG counterfeit in identifiable condition. I dig a lot of these, but most are toast.
I hope to get one more hunt in at the site before the year ends.
Enjoy the pic!
November was coming to an end and with the temp heading toward 60 degrees, I had to get out. I hit a spot near my home that had given up the silver coins mentioned, and also a few keepers found earlier this year with my DFX.
After ground balancing the V3, I started to detect a very trashy area so I moved to a cleaner area. I was almost immediately greeted with a penny signal. Hoping for a Wheatie, I dug my first hole of the day. I carefully removed the plug and waved the search coil over it. I had it in the plug. I took out my Vibraprobe and found the spot in the dirt that it was under. I cleared the dirt and saw the large copper disk. At first I thought it was a button, but then I flipped it over and said to myself,"No way!!!" It was a King George Halfpenny from the early to mid 1770's!!! It is only my second KG counterfeit in identifiable condition. I dig a lot of these, but most are toast.
I hope to get one more hunt in at the site before the year ends.
Enjoy the pic!
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Just wondering :-)
Your web link was bad:-(
Neil's site: http://www.freewebs.com/neilinwestjersey/apps/profile/profilePage?id=39731067
Jerry
<< <i>Hi Neil, What did you decide about the V3? I saw it for TRADE...then it was gone off the site.
Just wondering :-)
Your web link was bad:-(
Neil's site: <a href="http://www.freewebs.com/neilinwestjersey/apps/profile/profilePage?id=39731067">http://www.freewebs.com/neilinwestjersey/apps/profile/profilePage?id=39731067</A>
Jerry >>
Thanks for fixing the link, Jerry. I was thinking of making a trade for an Etrac, but decided to stay with the V3. I am really starting to like it, but I don't love the D2 coil. I am willing to trade the D2 for a V rated 950. For now I may stick with the D2 or try my non-V 950.
Take care!
Neil
The NEW D2 worked a LOT better. I also like to use the 4x6 shooter-non V. It works well in a trash site.
WHAT I WANT IS A NEW BigFOOT-V rated ! ! ! LOL
Good Luck
Jerry
I have used my DFX BigFOOT. But would like to see a "V" rated unit.
I guess we can only wait ;-)
Jerry
Its unique and ancient too...
Thanks for sharing...
great find!
<< <i>Clipped planchet at 6 o'clock or damage or...???
great find! >>
Clipped for sure. Good eye!