1916, 1918, and 1935-s Merc dimes ~ and a 1943-s War nickel

[oddcoins]

Hello!

Got out kinda late today ~ only detected for about 3 hours, but still managed to find a few goodies! I dug a 1916 Merc dime, 1918 Merc dime, 1935-S Merc dime, 1943-S War nickel, some clad, a few wheat cents, and the top part of a broken sterling silver ring with a big "V" on top and an "H" and "S" on the sides.

It's always great to see that silver coin in your dig ~ but my heart really started pounding today when I seen the 1916 date on the Merc dime hoping there was gonna be a "D" mint mark on the reverse . . . . . . but no luck ~ NO MINT MARK! Oh well, still a cool find!

I took pic's of the finds before and after I cleaned 'em up. These dimes are my silver coin finds #117, #118, & #119 for the year!

THANKS for looking!
Neil

 

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[gold nuggets]

Still adding to the coffers, I see.....
Congratulations on the "almost was"
1916 Merc dime.....So close. HH
Gold Nuggets

 

[Hunter]

Nice finds!

 

[treasurefiend]

Great hunting bud - lots of sweet fnds for a short hunt!!!!

 

[kimsdad]

You are crazy successful out there!!!

You're making it look like silver grows underground like peanuts the way you keep finding it!

WTG!

 

[Wldbil]

Congrats on the silver... That D will turn up sooner or later for you.

 

[Cool Hand Fluke]

Nice finds! Yes, a 1916 merc can get your attention while you strain you eyes looking for a mint mark!

I wondering on that silver ring? Could it be a "V" for victory emblem from WWII?

 

[oddcoins]

Nice finds! Yes, a 1916 merc can get your attention while you strain you eyes looking for a mint mark!

I wondering on that silver ring? Could it be a "V" for victory emblem from WWII?

Thanks man!

Yeah, that "V" ring is interesting. There's an "H" on one side and a "S" on the other side. I assumed the "HS" stands for HIGH SCHOOL . . . . . but I'm not sure!

 

[Cal_Cobra]

Nice finds!

Those 1916 mercs definitely get the heart rate going for a second

HH,
Brian

 

[Shortstack]

You are crazy successful out there!!!

You're making it look like silver grows underground like peanuts the way you keep finding it!
WTG!

Ahhhh Haaaaaa. You noticed that, too.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

You are a Silver God, buddy!

 

[Argentium]

You find more mercs than anybody in the world ! I really like the ring - wouldn't cost too
much to have a jeweler put a shank repair on that . ring looks to be circa 1920's - 40's.
Argentium.

 

[Shortstack]

You find more mercs than anybody in the world ! I really like the ring - wouldn't cost too
much to have a jeweler put a shank repair on that . ring looks to be circa 1920's - 40's.
Argentium.

You can buy mercs by the bags full on eBay.

 

[Cool Hand Fluke]

You find more mercs than anybody in the world ! I really like the ring - wouldn't cost too
much to have a jeweler put a shank repair on that . ring looks to be circa 1920's - 40's.
Argentium.

You can buy mercs by the bags full on eBay.

Yes that's true, but nothing beats the thrill of digging them up!

 

[Skelly607]

Very sweet digs!

 

[september]

Nice finds!

 

[Shortstack]

You find more mercs than anybody in the world ! I really like the ring - wouldn't cost too
much to have a jeweler put a shank repair on that . ring looks to be circa 1920's - 40's.
Argentium.

You can buy mercs by the bags full on eBay.

Yes that's true, but nothing beats the thrill of digging them up!

I know that, but does he?

 

[Mr Tuff]

killer finds!!! yep im still looking for my d pulled a 16 and a 16s out of the same park last year... MR TUFF

 

[RelicHunter97]

There are two high schools that begin with V in oregon
Vale High School
505 Viking Dr,
Union, OR 97883
Phone: (541) 473-3181

Vernonia High School
299 Bridge St,
Vernonia, OR 97064
Phone: (503) 429-3521

Hope this Helps!

 

[teleman 2525]

nice finds to bad on no mint mark on the 1916 merc one of my dream coins