Hunt at an old house - Update 04/03/09

[Schrecky]

I was on my way to a local grade school that recently closed. On the way I passed this house, which I go past very often.

I've never got up the nerve to stop and ask if I could MD but this time I thought I'd give it a try. The people who lived here were friendly and said I could hunt all I wanted to.

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Best of the finds

I'm a little disappointed that I didn't find anything older. The two Indian Heads were found early the first day so I was pretty excited.

I am going to make one or two more trips and try some other coils.




I've been nursing a pulled muscle on my right side so I haven't been able to get back to this place until yesterday.

Used the Super 12 this time. It was a little difficult since there was so much trash in the ground and the Super 12 was really to large to use here. Was able to dig an interesting buckle.

Lately on this forum and others there have been some comments about the DFX not being able to pick up targets that are close to iron. That has not been my experience and yesterday I had another good example.

These four items came out of the same hole. The small nail was on top at about 4 inches, then the nickel, then the quarter round 5 inches and then the large square nail at around 6 inches. The tip of the large nail was pointing up and the nail angled off in a downward direction. I've had many experiences with good targets next to iron and they always make me smile

 

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[Diggincoinz]

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Great digs! That house is probably c.1840 I would think, might be a seated coin still waiting for you there. Good luck!

HH

 

[rig runner09]

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nice nice congrats

 

[gregl01]

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WTG Schrecky !!! Nice digs, nice to be digging again huh!!!!

Greg

 

[Detectingfreak]

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Very nice hunt! Is the 1916 merc dime have a D mark on the back? You should definatly pound that place until theres nothing left!

 

[jgas]

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My kinda diggin right there. That is a great spot. Keep at it and you will be further rewarded I am sure. Congrats.. jgas

 

[mamo]

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(WTG) NICE! see you this thursday

 

[Jerry1NJ]

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Great finds!!!!

 

[Argentium]

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C'mon Schrecky , conjure up a D on the reverse of that 1916 merc. PLEASE !!!!!!!! Argentium.

 

[Wallhangers]

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Hey Schrecky, good to see you (& mamo) are still on the hunt. I always like your pics that go with your outings and finds. Hope to see more and sure I will.

 

[Nate in Ohio]

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Still some neat pulls, looks like a nice good-sized area to hunt. Good luck on more returns. See you in a month! (right?)

 

[crazyjarhead]

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Still you had a good hunt. Keep at it. Nice coins. I'd take that hunt anyday

 

[kdismuke1]

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SUPER HUNT.LIKE THE SILVER AND THE INDIANS.

 

[John987]

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Congrats on asking and on all your finds!
Nice Old House!

John

 

[mlayers]

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You sure have on great place to hunt. You are getting some nice coins sure hope you find more...Matt

 

[STH69]

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Very nice cant wait to find my 1st silver coin!

 

[John (Ma)]

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Nice looking finds, congrats.

 

[mpostma]

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Nice digs, Schrecky!
Way to get permission!

Looks like a good start to me. I'm sure you will be further rewarded for your efforts and intestinal fortitude!

Good Luck,
Mark

 

[Big E]

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That had to be a lot of fun. Nice finds, especially the silver.

Big E

 

[Indyfan73]

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It never hurts to ask the worst that can happen is they say no and your on the way