My First Silver Coin and Its a Merc!

[nealb]

My First Silver Coin and It's a Merc!

I went back to the old park that I know is going to be productive once I get through all the bottle caps and pull tabs. It's been a party place for ages. I had gone to a sight that had a bunch of old beer cans, but couldn't find anything (I think it is where they tossed their cans from above the sight). So I went pack up to the parking area. This used to be the place to "Park" back in the day from what I've been told by my dad. I've included a couple of pictures. Anyway, I noticed what looked like worn out tire ruts in the grass, so I started to hunt along those. Within a minute, I hit it, a 1941 Merc, not sure of mint mark, as they seem to all look the same. I was so siked. I knew it was special when I saw how bright it was coming out of the ground. It was only 1 inch down. Within a foot, I also picked up a 1941D Wheat, and a 1945S Wheat. Sorry, no picture on the wheat (I need to retake the photograph). There are picinic grounds all over this area, so I have a lot of places to continue my quest.

HH

Neal

 

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[BobinSouthVA]

Re: My First Silver Coin and It's a Merc!

Wow very cool. looks like a great spot.

Congrats on your first silver.

 

[CRUSADER]

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Cool - well done

 

[Dman]

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I like the pictures. nice merc

 

[SC_hunter]

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Looks like a nice site and it is nothing better than seeing that bright silver staring at you through the dirt..WTG

 

[DFX-SE Gregg]

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Glad to hear you hit silver!!!!!!!

 

[Farmercal]

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Nice Merc! That first silver sure is a good feeling. Keep pulling them out and congrats.

 

[Sheldius]

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No other feeling in the world like seeing shiny silver or gold in the dirt.

Great job.

Have you hunted under those swings? They look pretty old, and I find lots of coins about were the swings are at a 45 degree angle from the set. Just the right angle for those pockets to open up and spill.

HH.

 

[bjw]

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Mercs won't necessarily be all that deep. Some are one inch, some are six inches. But the first one is the best one! Hope you find many more!
BJW

 

[Bertman]

Re: My First Silver Coin and It's a Merc!

Congrats on the first silver Neal... That is a bute...

HH Robert...

 

[BIG61AL]

Re: My First Silver Coin and It's a Merc!

Sweet!

 

[CarolinaDigs]

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Really nice post !!

 

[nealb]

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Thanks all for the kind words.

Sheldius - The swings I will be hitting tomorrow or Sunday depending on the weather (rain forecast for tomorrow). I was actually hunting around the area of the first picture this morning.

This park is 200 acres of woods with picnic areas here and there throughout the park. There's evidence of people everywhere, so I will find things wherever I hunt.

 

[Nate in Ohio]

Re: My First Silver Coin and It's a Merc!

Congrats on the first silver! Mercs are always great. Good luck on future hunts!

 

[Boobydoo]

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Cool!! Congrats on your first Silver coin Neal. WTG!!
My first was a merc too, love those coins! Good luck to you getting on a silver roll.

Smiles!
BDoo

 

[Yarrum]

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Congrats on your first silver, it's in great order too. Great pics.

 

[civilman1]

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It's all down hill from here Big congrat's on the first Silver,that place look's like it won't be the last....Good Luck and HH!!

 

[jimmatt_43]

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Nice finds and a lovely place to go.
Looks like a nice place to park and admire the view to me.

 

[RUDY2003]

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Great pics and merc. You have a super location to hunt. What are those stone structures in the first pic?

 

[Smokey]

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Congrats on your first Silver coin!!!
55TXBANDIT​