5 Silver, 23 Wheats, Sterling Bracelet, 22D Wheat, Old Brooch, New Video!!

Captn SE

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Minelab Explorer SE; X-1 Target Probe; Pro Coil, 6x8 SEF, Coiltek Platypus Elliptical, Sunray X8, Expl. 1050 coils
Hello Everyone,

I wanted to get my silver fix yesterday, and decided to go back to the area where I found the Barber Quarter last week. I met Jon(goldenapples) and Mike(ratman) for a half-day hunt. It turned out to be a great day for all of us. We each found silver coins and silver jewelry. I managed to find 4 silver coins (actually, 3 1/3). All of us tried to find the missing pieces of my Washington to no avail. Of the 23 wheats that I found, one stood out from the rest. It was a 22D. It's my first 22D that I've ever found. I did find a '22 plain last year, but it was heavily pitted. This one isn't any better. The brooch was down around 9+", and was probably gold plated at one time. I'm not sure what type of stone it has in it. Sure is gaudy. My best find of the day was the silver bracelet. It was down around 7". There's someone's initials enscribed in the inside. The design looks Egyptian to me...any thoughts? The token is a Los Angeles bus token for the Eastern Cities - "Eastern Cities Transit - city service, acquired by Southern California Rapid Transit District in 1971. It later evolved into the MTA." The coin is a 1935 Mexican 1 Centavo.

All in all, another great day, with beautiful views of the LA skyline! Although it's tiring to hunt a 45 degree slope for 5 hours, the abundance of good finds lessen the muscle aches.

Good hunting with you Jon and Mike, as always. Hope we find a little gold next week.

Thanks for looking,
CAPTN SE
Dan

Here's a video Jon took of one of my digs yesterday. I was always finding silver when he wasn't filming me, and when he did, I'd end up with a deep wheat/memorial. But this one time yesterday, I struck silver on film...Enjoy!!!

[video=vimeo;980201]http://www.vimeo.com/980201[/video]
 

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You have a knack for those cut up coins Capt..........congrats on the silver.
 

Nice finds :)

HH
 

jason4kstate said:
Whats that 1935 copper coin on the bottom left? Nice finds!

Sorry about that. I forgot to mention that coin. It is a 1935 Mexican 1 Centavo.

Thanks,
CAPTN SE
Dan
 

Nice finds Dan. That bracelet is one large piece of silver. :thumbsup:
 

OH MAN!! That's some sweet finds! WOOHOOO!!! The video is awesome ~ the next best thing to actually being there with you! VERY NICE!! Thanks for sharing!
 

As always, excellent finds Dan! Another great video! :thumbsup:

You sure showed us old guys some new methods. Thanks!
 

Great Job on the finds...

Thanks for the Cool video too...

Top Notch...

Nick

Thanks, Nick! Hope things are going well with your new machine!

You have a knack for those cut up coins Capt..........congrats on the silver.

Thanks, Ricardo. I sure have been digging up a lot of chopped oldies lately. Our parks are loaded with them. The quarter gave off a tone similar to a silver dime.

Nice finds

HH
Thanks, Lonewolfe.

Nice finds Dan. That bracelet is one large piece of silver.

Thanks, Rob. Yes, I was happy to dig that up. Never dug a bracelet up so deep before.

OH MAN!! That's some sweet finds! WOOHOOO!!! The video is awesome ~ the next best thing to actually being there with you! VERY NICE!! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks, Neil. When's your next hunt? Looking forward to it!

Wow, great finds. Looks like you have a 8.33 piece. You going to clean that 22 D with anything other than olive oil?
Thanks, Bartman. My '22 wheat is beyond cleaning. It's corroded/pitted/chipping....not much else is going to help it.

As always, excellent finds Dan! Another great video!

You sure showed us old guys some new methods. Thanks!

Thanks, Hunter. You're never too old to learn something new!!


CAPTN SE
Dan
 

If I was guessing I would guess that stone is a bloodstone that has lost it's luster. Monty
 

You gotta love that probe to find silver and not damage them..Great finds. jgas
 

Hey Dan, another great post. Thank GA for the great video. We luv em'. :thumbsup:
Way to go on that beautiful silver bracelet. Very neat piece. :icon_king:
I got to ask.....Why are there so many chopped up coins out there? Honestly, what is causing that?
Congrats,
Doug
 

ModernMiner said:
Hey Dan, another great post. Thank GA for the great video. We luv em'. :thumbsup:
Way to go on that beautiful silver bracelet. Very neat piece. :icon_king:
I got to ask.....Why are there so many chopped up coins out there? Honestly, what is causing that?
Congrats,
Doug

Thanks, Doug!! There's so many chopped coins because the park maintenance mows the turf every week here in S. Ca. They have been doing it for over 40 years. Well watered grass need cutting once a week. The typical mower has numerous rotary blades on both sides of the driver. Many, many chances for coins to get chopped, and multiple times at that!!

CAPTN SE
Dan
 

Dan, it looks like you are still yanking out the wilvers like a true professional. Those parks can't hide anything from the Captain! :thumbsup:

Jon did another great job on the video again. He is a great asset to your metal datecting team! :thumbsup:

Keep sweeping with the wilver fever, my friend! :icon_sunny:

Kyle
 

Well done Dan,Cool video.
Good job you did.WTG my Friend. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
 

Glad you guys got some huntin' in Dan. Congrats on another "silver" day...and great seeing a recovery on film :thumbsup:
 

Dan,

Hey, friend, I just got back from work and had to get my Tnet fix. Darn, I was sure glad to see another one of your videos. Jon really does a great job capturing the excitement at the recovery scene.

I see that your Sunray is working hard for you! :D

You must hit 600 this year! :thumbsup: You must, friend! :thumbsup:

Keep the passion high!!! :thumbsup:

Kirk :coffee2:
 

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