First serious hunt.

[loose change]

I had a few hours to kill and went on my first real hunt today. Tired of practicing in my yard.
After reading other post I decided to go to some school play grounds with wood chip play areas. After about two hours I wound up with 20 coins mostly pennies a pocket knife and an old quarter could not read date. Not bad for my first time out. I need some advice on best way to clean coins. Soaking In mild soap water right now.
Not a great day but I'm hooked.

 

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[blugotti1]

good start! is the old quarter a standing liberty? a lot of them you find, you can't read the date.

 

[WilliamH]

Best bet is soap and water nothing more.

 

[dustytrails123]

Silver doesnt need to be cleaned it stays pretty good in the soil...clad on the other hand doesnt fair very well...tumble clean clad coins