2018: 100 Silvers, Many Firsts and New Friends

[washingtonian]

Hey folks,

Thanks so much for joining along on all my outings this year. It’s been one heck of a journey and I’ve appreciated all your comments and support along the way. Special shout out to my brother, Echoplex and Goat88 for all the fun we’ve had hunting together this year.

When the year began, my brother and I had a goal of finding 36 silver coins total. We found 27 between the two of us last year so that seemed like a good challenge. We’d hunted several seasons prior to 2017 (parts of 2005, 2008-2011), but last year was our most serious. We had 64 silver coins prior to this year so we figured another 36 would put as at 100.

Well, my brother scouted out a great site early in the year which helped us reach 36 sooner than expected. By March we’d already hit that number. I started to wonder if I might be able to hit 100 this year solo and so began the journey.

I don’t know for sure, but I estimate I probably got out around 160 times this year. Sometimes for 40 minutes, sometimes for 6 hours although the most common was probably a 2-hour outing. Finding 100 silver coins in Seattle isn’t easy.

On December 23[SUP]rd[/SUP] I finally hit silver coin #100 for the year. It took more work than I thought but I don’t regret it. It was a great challenge.

Here’s a photo of all 100 coins:


The breakdown by type is:

• 31 Mercs
• 30 Rosies
• 10 War Nickels
• 8 GWs
• 5 Barber Quarters
• 3 Barber Dimes
• 3 SLQs
• 2 Barber Halves
• 2 Kennedy Halves
• 2 Morgan Dollars
• 2 Walking Liberty Halves
• 1 Elizabeth Canadian Dime
• 1 Franklin Half

Here’s a breakdown of my silver coin finds by month:


I also had a handful of firsts this year which was awesome. The notable ones were:

• First Barber Dime
• First SLQ
• First 1800s U.S. Coin
• First Civil War Button
• First V Nickel
• First Barber Half
• First Silver Kennedy Half
• First Walker
• First Silver Dollar
• First 0 Mint
• First Hem Weight
• First Cracker Jack Presidential Token

Here are my precious jewelry finds this year (minus returned gold rings). 2 gold rings found in the wild (1 returned), 15 silver rings, 3 silver earrings, 2 silver charms, 3 silver bracelets, 2 silver spoons, 1 silver cap and 1 silver tie bar.


Here are the key/semi-key date wheats:


The dates on those are:

• 1910-S x2
• 1911-D
• 1911-S x2
• 1913-S
• 1915-S x2

This is what ~617 Wheaties looks like (gave a few away to homeowners):


These are some of my favorite foreign coins. The real standout from this bunch is the 1845 East India Company Large Cent.:


Here are some of my favorite tokens. Lots of transit tokens, a few Cracker Jack Presidential tokens, a CCC Cascarets token and a Battle of Verdun (WWI) medal were some of my favorites.


Here are some of my favorite military items:


Here are some of my favorite relics:


My brother mentioned he’s not interested in doing his own year end post so here are some of his goodies:



I don’t anticipate hunting as much in 2019, largely because my goals aren’t going to be as based on volume. My #1 goal in the new year is to find my first seated coin. I came close this year. I found an 1890 Morgan dollar and my oldest Barber was 1895.

I’m calling 2019 my “30 for 30 Project” I want to find 30% (9) of the 30 items listed below by the end of the year. It’s going to take a lot of creativity in Washington State where we don’t have the history of many other parts of the country but I’m up to the challenge.

• 1700s coin
• Canadian Large Cent
• Victorian Silver
• King Edward Silver
• King George V silver
• King George VI Silver
• Seated Dime
• Seated Quarter
• Seated Half
• Half Dime
• Peace Dollar
• Large Cent
• Half Cent
• Flying Eagle
• Capped Bust
• Gold coin
• Trime
• 2 Center
• Confederate Civil War Button
• Shield Nickel
• Spanish Silver
• Non-Canadian Foreign Silver
• Key Date ($250+) coin
• Draped Bust
• Colonial Copper
• Signet Ring
• Carson City Mint Coin
• Fishscale
• Old Saloon/Trade Token
• Silver Thimble

Thanks so much for joining on the journey this year. Wouldn’t have meant as much if I didn’t get to share it with all the great folks here on TNet.
Good luck in 2019!
-W

 

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[washingtonian]

Incredible year. Hope 2019 is just as good for you and yours! Congrats and that’s a helluva post.

Thanks Mr. Mad, you had a hell of a year yourself. Well done!!

 

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[washingtonian]

Killer Year!!! Congrats!!!!
Your Brother had a Great Year Too!!! Tell him Congrats!!!

Right on, thanks RJ, I appreciate it. Good luck in 2019!

 

[washingtonian]

Awesome year! Just looking at the Barber halves and the Morgan dollars makes me envious! Congrats on an awesome year!

Thanks Why, it was a special, special year. Don't think I'll have another like it too soon!

 

[washingtonian]

Damn wash, 2018 was good to you big congrats...

Thanks Park Pirate, just trying to get 25% as many Barbers as you!! :-P

 

[xr7ator]

Excellent pile of TREASURE! Grats and may 2019 be even better. HH ALL

 

[washingtonian]

You had a great year man. Had a great time huting with you and your brother. I dot think I have ever seen someone pull two morgans in the same year. Great job. How did your brother do last year?

Thanks Jordan, same. It's been a fun year.

He did pretty well! Most of his goodies were from the place we met and then from a trip to Spokane. His photos are at the bottom of my wrap up.

Good luck in your quest to get another silver dollar this year! We'll plan on meeting up again soon.

 

[washingtonian]

Excellent pile of TREASURE! Grats and may 2019 be even better. HH ALL

Right on, thanks xr. Good luck to you too!!