Finally broke into the 1800s 1875 shield nickel

[JoeDiggs]

Finally broke into the 1800's ' 1875 shield nickel

Been detecting since May of this year , started out with a fisher f2 . Recently upgraded to an At-Pro( purchased both from Bart@big boys hobbies) Finally broke into the 1800's yesterday with an 1875 shield nicke.

 

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[g-olden years]

CONGRATS ON NICE NICKEL & HITTING THE 1800'S. I've been detecting 3 years but haven't yet dug back that far, lol. Andi

 

[mamabear]

wow! great find!

 

[Birky]

Good job joe!

I just started detecting this year also and have been very fortunate. Found my first shield nickel a few weeks ago and it looks almost identical to yours, though mine was a 67.

Any background on the site you were hunting?

Either way I'm sure there's more where that came from!

HH,
Chris

 

[JoeDiggs]

Any background on the site you were hunting?

HH,
Chris

Lot had an old schoolhouse located on it before.