silver01
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Hello all,
I have been detecting a old farmhouse for the last few weeks on and off, weather permitting. I have a Garrett Master Hunter 7 ADS, that I have used for a few years. I am now using the Garrett Ace 250 as of about a month ago. I was out for a few hours today at the same farmhouse and I received a strong consistent signal. Due to finding a 1962 silver quarter and a 1943 silver dime, I have been carefully digging plugs due to the recent finds and the age of the house. I took the plug out and had to dig a little deeper and finally had the signal out of the hole. The first large coin was a 1908 Half Dollar. After picking up my jaw I checked the dirt and heard another tone. The second coin was a 1909 quarter. After one more time there was a 1916 dime. All three coins were stacked one on top of the other like they were buried that way. I have not even washed the coins yet. The marks on the back of them is where they were resting on each other. I am going to gently wash them with mild soap and water and possibly a very soft toothbrush. I have heard this is about the only safe way to prevent any damage. I am also open for suggestions on cleaning them. I guess the part I am trying to say is for new people or anyone. Once you take a coin out of a hole don't assume that is all, double check just to make sure.
Thank You for reading and HH
Steve Northern IL
I have been detecting a old farmhouse for the last few weeks on and off, weather permitting. I have a Garrett Master Hunter 7 ADS, that I have used for a few years. I am now using the Garrett Ace 250 as of about a month ago. I was out for a few hours today at the same farmhouse and I received a strong consistent signal. Due to finding a 1962 silver quarter and a 1943 silver dime, I have been carefully digging plugs due to the recent finds and the age of the house. I took the plug out and had to dig a little deeper and finally had the signal out of the hole. The first large coin was a 1908 Half Dollar. After picking up my jaw I checked the dirt and heard another tone. The second coin was a 1909 quarter. After one more time there was a 1916 dime. All three coins were stacked one on top of the other like they were buried that way. I have not even washed the coins yet. The marks on the back of them is where they were resting on each other. I am going to gently wash them with mild soap and water and possibly a very soft toothbrush. I have heard this is about the only safe way to prevent any damage. I am also open for suggestions on cleaning them. I guess the part I am trying to say is for new people or anyone. Once you take a coin out of a hole don't assume that is all, double check just to make sure.
Thank You for reading and HH
Steve Northern IL
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