bookfisher
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Braved the 90 degree late afternoon heat the last two days searching the new field where I had hot and cold results my first two times out. Yesterday, within 15 minutes, found my first Barber dime (1914) and then later on, found a Pre-1760 King George II copper farthing or half penny (not sure which one it is). The King George was a real shocker, since the target depth was only an inch, and finding a King George II was the furthest thing from my mind. Also found three old? buckles ( a large, medium and a small) and a 19th century button. Went back today and I swear to God, within 10 minutes, I found the creme de la creme - a 1795 Liberty Cap Large Cent. This one was also a real shocker, since its depth was only 2 inches and was found within 20 to 30 feet of the King George. I already own five large cents that I dug up, but I really wanted to find one from the 1790s. After finding the large cent spent almost another 3 hrs searching but only found 12 cents in clad. I guess my target radar was really working early on the last two days. The King George cleaned up pretty good, and I'll post another picture of it tomorrow, since its in my shop (I deal in old books, art and antiques) and I'm now at home. For those who are interested, I use an Amway metal cleaner that was recommended by the Colchester Metal Detecting club in England (follow this link to their site? http://www.colchestertreasurehunting.co.uk/Base Coins.htm and check out what these guys are digging up!) Of course I only use it as a last resort, on heavily corroded coppers that really have no value.
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