Thanks Johnny… speaking of quarters, I recently had my first silver quarter surface find by a sidewalk along a street curb in an older suburb neighborhood. My only other find like this was a Merc dime @ 1 1/2yrs ago. The sterling silver ring is quite small & petite… missing its center stone. Several wheaties also recovered, the earliest being a pair from 1944.
Quick hunt following a trip out of state over the last week. Had to make it brief due to pending Mother’s Day brunch… 1933 permission that has paid off thus far. A few wheaties and these…
Merc
This .925 ring went back to the homeowner…
I thought this one was just another clad quarter… with exception of the silvery rim. Had me fooled for a few moments… Standing Lib.
Took some roll call shots of the SLQ to show just how caked w/dirt and dark coloration it is…
Final muster, and the SLQ indeed looks like a Type I, with just a hint of the “7” in the date still discernible. The number of wheaties turned out to be pretty decent, with several coming in from the roaring ‘20’s.
@CharlotteDude said:
Final muster, and the SLQ indeed looks like a Type I, with just a hint of the “7” in the date still discernible. The number of wheaties turned out to be pretty decent, with several coming in from the roaring ‘20’s.
Today provided a pair of firsts for me as I returned to hunt the 1933 permission that I started on last week. Taking the 800 out mid-morning, the 1st “first” was finding a 2nd Standing Lib quarter in back-to-back hunts…
The 2nd “first” was finding my first spill of more than 2 silvers together… the 800 was pinging on multiple targets bouncing from 24 to 33 in @ a 1+ foot radius. The first target I recovered was a nickel and wheatie. Upon clearing the dirt from the reverse, that large “P” popped out. Silver WWII nickels ring up like a copper cent 25-26, unlike a regular CN nickel, which only rings up @ 11-12 on the 800.
I then ran the 800 over the hole again, I cleared more dirt from just inside the wall, causing a Rosie to drop out…
Another swing just outside the hole, and 800 was screaming… another scoop of dirt and a Washie with another Rosie rolled out…
Yet another swing, and still more pings @ 27-28… another scoop out of the side and a Merc reveals itself.
Finally, a short swing just a few inches away, and another 27-28 on the 800…
Final muster.
One can see where the 1948 Rosie”s obverse rested against the Washie’s reverse for many years. The latest date of the group is 1954, yet that dime shows a decent amount of wear, so it’s hard to tell if the group, with the exception of the dateless SLQ, was all dropped together at least several years after ‘54, or at different times within a very small area.
4. What denominations of US silver coinage have you found (trime, half dime, silver war nickel, dime, 20 cent piece, quarter, half dollar and dollar)?
ANSWER: Silver WWII Nickels, Dimes, Quarters & Half Dollars… still looking for a Morgan or Peace $1
5. Of the denominations of US silver coinage you have found, what series have you found (i.e. barber dime, mercury dime, FDR dime)?
ANSWER: Seated dimes, Barber Qtrs & Dimes, Walking Liberty, Franklin & JFK Halves, Standing Lib & Washington Qtrs, and Mercury & Rosie dimes.
6. What non US coins have you found, if any?
ANSWER: Silver-wise: the 1783 Spanish 1 Reale, British 1916 three-pence and 1912 & 1926 six-pence coins, a 1935 Saudi 1/4 Riyal, plus a number of silver Canadian dimes & a 1961 quarter.
7. Have you found any US gold coins?
ANSWER: Not yet. ;-)… still working on it.
My inquiring mind wants to know
Good questions, and cause for reflection… please see responses above.
@Göttinger said:
Wow, that's great result. I haven't even found 5 silver coins this whole year and you got them at only one permission, truely amazing.
Some days it sprinkles and some days it rains rather hard, and on the rare occasion, it pours . I’ve been very fortunate the last few times I went out to have some really good days. April was a pretty good month also, while March had more “dry” spells.
I also had some time to tumble a batch of clad quarters to deposit at my bank. When I was separating them to dry, I found this guy. When I first recovered it, I must’ve thought it was just another clad Washie.
Had to split what would’ve been one hunt into two this weekend. I started out early Saturday morning, but after only 1 1/2 hrs into it, the wife called me back home to help her out of a minor emergency - car battery was dead. Instead of going back out afterwards, I waited until this morning to start up again. By @ 9am, I was wishing I’d gone back yesterday instead of being out today, since the temps and especially the humidity were already noticeably higher. Nonetheless, it was a productive pair of days with 3 sterling rings and a Merc on day #1, and a trio of Washies this morning.
Three-day weekend and I knew I’d be getting out in the mornings yesterday and today. Both outings proved fruitful… yesterday’s finds up first:
Washie
Merc
Washie
Roll call:
And from today’s outing:
Had to fish this out from under a stubborn root -
Barber
Final muster from Friday and Saturday morning. The copper top left is an Indian Head cent… no way to tell the date. Earliest Lincoln is dated 1913. Unfortunately, the Barber is not a West Coast product.
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Thanks Johnny… speaking of quarters, I recently had my first silver quarter surface find by a sidewalk along a street curb in an older suburb neighborhood. My only other find like this was a Merc dime @ 1 1/2yrs ago. The sterling silver ring is quite small & petite… missing its center stone. Several wheaties also recovered, the earliest being a pair from 1944.
Quick hunt following a trip out of state over the last week. Had to make it brief due to pending Mother’s Day brunch… 1933 permission that has paid off thus far. A few wheaties and these…
Merc
This .925 ring went back to the homeowner…
I thought this one was just another clad quarter… with exception of the silvery rim. Had me fooled for a few moments… Standing Lib.
Took some roll call shots of the SLQ to show just how caked w/dirt and dark coloration it is…
Looks like a Type I, suspect it will have no date based on the reverse wear.
Final muster, and the SLQ indeed looks like a Type I, with just a hint of the “7” in the date still discernible. The number of wheaties turned out to be pretty decent, with several coming in from the roaring ‘20’s.
The slq looks like a type 1 as well. Nice pics 📸
Today provided a pair of firsts for me as I returned to hunt the 1933 permission that I started on last week. Taking the 800 out mid-morning, the 1st “first” was finding a 2nd Standing Lib quarter in back-to-back hunts…
The 2nd “first” was finding my first spill of more than 2 silvers together… the 800 was pinging on multiple targets bouncing from 24 to 33 in @ a 1+ foot radius. The first target I recovered was a nickel and wheatie. Upon clearing the dirt from the reverse, that large “P” popped out. Silver WWII nickels ring up like a copper cent 25-26, unlike a regular CN nickel, which only rings up @ 11-12 on the 800.
I then ran the 800 over the hole again, I cleared more dirt from just inside the wall, causing a Rosie to drop out…
Another swing just outside the hole, and 800 was screaming… another scoop of dirt and a Washie with another Rosie rolled out…
Yet another swing, and still more pings @ 27-28… another scoop out of the side and a Merc reveals itself.
Finally, a short swing just a few inches away, and another 27-28 on the 800…
Roll call…
Yeah… days like this keep the juices going.
Quite a nice hunt, Steve. .95 in face silver. Congrats.
JIm
Final muster.
One can see where the 1948 Rosie”s obverse rested against the Washie’s reverse for many years. The latest date of the group is 1954, yet that dime shows a decent amount of wear, so it’s hard to tell if the group, with the exception of the dateless SLQ, was all dropped together at least several years after ‘54, or at different times within a very small area.
Love the silver 😍
CharlotteDude.
Your continuing thread is a treat; and is enjoyed by me and others on the forums.
Questions for you.
1. Since you launched this thread on 12-11-2022, how much (in face value) 90% silver coinage have you found metal detecting?
2. Have you found any 40% silver halves?
3. What is the oldest (date) 90% silver coin you have found?
4. What denominations of US silver coinage have you found (trime, half dime, silver war nickel, dime, 20 cent piece, quarter, half dollar and dollar)?
5. Of the denominations of US silver coinage you have found, what series have you found (i.e. barber dime, mercury dime, FDR dime)?
6. What non US coins have you found, if any?
7. Have you found any US gold coins?
My inquiring mind wants to know
ANSWER: I’ll have to get back on this one as it’ll take some time (and a lot of math) to come up with a total.
ANSWER: Yes… a 1966 JFK in Jun ‘24, a 1965 in Dec ‘24, and a 1967 JFK half in May 2025.
ANSWER: US: 1841-O Dime / Spain/Colonial: 1783 1 Reale (Mexico mint)
ANSWER: Seated dimes, Barber Qtrs & Dimes, Walking Liberty, Franklin & JFK Halves, Standing Lib & Washington Qtrs, and Mercury & Rosie dimes.
ANSWER: Silver-wise: the 1783 Spanish 1 Reale, British 1916 three-pence and 1912 & 1926 six-pence coins, a 1935 Saudi 1/4 Riyal, plus a number of silver Canadian dimes & a 1961 quarter.
ANSWER: Not yet. ;-)… still working on it.
Good questions, and cause for reflection… please see responses above.
This would be a fun thread for everyone 😉
First day without rain at some point within a 24-hr span since a week ago with beautiful skies and temps in the upper 70’s called me out once again…
Had to clear the dirt off this one as it was well covered and dark…
Then another…
Roll call…
Keeping it swingin’!
Final muster… oldest wheatie is dated 1918.
Another round, and another ‘45… plus a few friends.
This Washie was in a spill of 2 wheaties, 1 Memorial cent and a Jeffy nickel. Took me by surprise as the group was ringing up like the usual Lincoln.
And then the ‘45…
Next, the glimpse of a silvery rim…
And to finish the day…
Roll call:
Keeping it swingin’!!
Wow, that's great result. I haven't even found 5 silver coins this whole year and you got them at only one permission, truely amazing.
Some days it sprinkles and some days it rains rather hard, and on the rare occasion, it pours . I’ve been very fortunate the last few times I went out to have some really good days. April was a pretty good month also, while March had more “dry” spells.
Final muster:
I also had some time to tumble a batch of clad quarters to deposit at my bank. When I was separating them to dry, I found this guy. When I first recovered it, I must’ve thought it was just another clad Washie.
МЕДНАЯ РОСИЙСКАЯ МОНЕТА / Copper Russian Coin
ДВЪ КОПЪЙКИ / 2 Kopeks
1876 ГОДА / Year 1876
2 КОПЪЙКИ
СПБ / SPB - St. Petersburg (mint)
That's a neat coin!
A little Sunday morning glimmer. I went out early and didn’t stay long once the temps started pushing the hi 80’s on an already very muggy Sunday.
Roll call:
Final muster from yesterday’s hunt. The oldest wheatie is dated 1925.
Keepin’ it swingin’!
Had to split what would’ve been one hunt into two this weekend. I started out early Saturday morning, but after only 1 1/2 hrs into it, the wife called me back home to help her out of a minor emergency - car battery was dead. Instead of going back out afterwards, I waited until this morning to start up again. By @ 9am, I was wishing I’d gone back yesterday instead of being out today, since the temps and especially the humidity were already noticeably higher. Nonetheless, it was a productive pair of days with 3 sterling rings and a Merc on day #1, and a trio of Washies this morning.
Day 1/The Merc
Day 1 roll call:
Day 2/Washie #1:
Day 2/Washie.#2:
Day 2/Washie #3, It was hiding under that root:
Day 2 roll call:
Final muster - not that many wheaties found with this group. One dates in the 30’s, with the remainder in the 40’s & ‘50’s - all are major toasty.
Keepin’ it swingin’!
Three-day weekend and I knew I’d be getting out in the mornings yesterday and today. Both outings proved fruitful… yesterday’s finds up first:
Washie
Merc
Washie
Roll call:
And from today’s outing:
Had to fish this out from under a stubborn root -
Barber
Washie
Washie
Roll call:
Keepin’ it swingin’.
Final muster from Friday and Saturday morning. The copper top left is an Indian Head cent… no way to tell the date. Earliest Lincoln is dated 1913. Unfortunately, the Barber is not a West Coast product.
Keepin’ it swingin’.
Very nice weekend! Congrats.
Very nice coins, congratulations! Even though it's not from San Francisco, it's still the rarest Philadelphia-minted Barber quarter.
That Indian head cent will clean up significantly. Throw it in a tumbler if all else fails.