Last Couple Of Weeks

[Carolina Tom]

I have not had much to post about in a couple of weeks. Just a little find here and there. I figured that I’d post it all at once, so this is three weeks worth of finds.

The place I’ve been hunting has marbles. I’ve found these in the erosion gullies, around the housing.





I’ve gotten a lot of clad, and a bunch of wheaties. The occasional oddity has shown up, like this 1940s British penny.



I got a token from the fair, that some yahoo put his name on ( I would have preferred an expletive!). As well as a token someone ruined with a nail.



None of this is what I am looking for... I want some silver! It’s just been tough to find lately.

This looked like a pull tab at first, but upon closer examination turned out to be a Joseph Esposito sterling ring. Or what’s left of one.



With the rains this week, the ground was damp, and the signals were good this morning. I went to the last place I saw Smittyman hunting, as he usually leaves me something good. Sure enough, I turned this plug over, and was greeted by a blackish silver disc.



Much to my amazement, a quick rinse revealed an SLQ!



It’s tarnished, and worn smooth, but it’s beautiful to me. Only the 4th one I’ve found, in 4.5 years.



Thanks for looking and good luck on your hunts.

 

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[Rookster]

I believe I posted on the marbles but some nice finds I haven't seen. Congrats

 

[Hawks88]

Nice variety of finds. Congrats

 

[relic nut]

Glad you are getting out Tom. I always enjoy finding marbles because I have lost most of mine.
That Smitty is awfully good to you!

 

[washingtonian]

CT! Good to hear from you buddy. My brother and I were just mentioning yesterday that we missed hearing from you. I really like the SLQ, I think the tarnish/patina is beautiful. Nice going!

 

[Johncoho]

Way to go on the SLQ. Congrats, Tom.

 

[dirtlooter]

love the marbles, they are bonuses in my book. congrats on the SLQ, still looking for my 1st. sometimes we hit slow times but the silver that you found are a good streak breaker. Tokens are just cool finds, even those that someone (probably a kid) altered. getting to hunt with an old friend....priceless. Now Sir, find some gold like a big juicy class ring! Jerry

 

[Carolina Tom]

Glad you are getting out Tom. I always enjoy finding marbles because I have lost most of mine.
That Smitty is awfully good to you!

It’s just too hot for me to hunt much. Fall will be here soon.

Smittyman can’t help his generosity, literally.

Thanks buddy.

 

[Carolina Tom]

love the marbles, they are bonuses in my book. congrats on the SLQ, still looking for my 1st. sometimes we hit slow times but the silver that you found are a good streak breaker. Tokens are just cool finds, even those that someone (probably a kid) altered. getting to hunt with an old friend....priceless. Now Sir, find some gold like a big juicy class ring! Jerry

Hope you are well DL.

I have never found a class ring. Tnetter KurtStuben has found 2 of them, within 50 feet of me. Oh it kills me. One of these days I’ll get one.

 

[the_mad_cladder]

Somebody done went and lost their marbles!

 

[bonepicker]

Nice finds Tom, that SLQ looks nicer than some that I have dug.

 

[Truth]

Nice going Tom 4 SLQ’s in 4 1/2 is great I’ve been hunting my butt off from r 4 1/2 years myself and only found 2, but boy I’m a sucker for marbles!!! Congratulations buddy

 

[Chizzy]

Nice way to break that silver drought, Tom!! Keep after it........it's out there!

 

[Gridwalker306]

Hey Tom long time no see! Good looking bunch of finds, and I love the SLQ. Those babies are hard to find. I’ve only found 2 in the last 8 years.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Looks like some nice finds over the last few weeks Tom. I always like to see the marbles, and really like the toning on that Standing Liberty. Congrats on all.

 

[Kurios1]

Marbles are SWEET targets. I love me a marble. The tokens are ok. Silver is nice in a ring. You got a Standing Liberty Quarter! You are the man! Smittyman is too kind.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Very nice finds!

Always nice to find a SLQ...

 

[Bharpring]

Nice SLQ and ring! Glad to see your ground is finally getting better to dig in. Awesome job!

 

[treblehunter]

Way to go, I can't help but feel sorry for poor Smittyman. I've found a few SLQ my last one appeared at the lake right in front of the pier. My coil had to pass over it a hundred times. I bet I found at least 20 silver Washington's there, but that day a SLQ was in my scoop. I want a Capped Quarter!

 

[HighVDI]

Crazy how the silvers turn on and off like a faucet. I remember last season towards the end when you were plucking them out at an incredible pace! Sweet finds and that SLQ is awesome!