RARE sighting. The YETI caught on camera. I got 4 keepers in 4 hours too.

[silverfreak]

Friday I hit one faithful old park and got 2 mercs in about 2 hours. No wheaties...no injun's no nothin' else...but did get 2 mercs.

I then picked up the Yeti..and the second park we hunted has been pounded for many years by some legendary fellers'.

I try to hunt here once a month or so...and every time I do...I see other people "Exploring".

Signals are few and far between and I will not lie.... I have spent 4 hours here on more than one occasion and come home with nothing but 2 or 3 nails to show for my work.

Well needless to say...after 2 hours I had absolutely NOTHING in my pouch. Well I take that back. I did have 2 pieces of wire...a freakin' rusty nut...and one rusty nail.

I then decided to go back over some ground that most of my silver has come from at this park.

I had spent the first 2 hours "exploring" parts of the park I hadn't hit much but came up empty handed..so I figured I'd go right back to the area that had produced over the last couple of years.

I went slower than slow and listened for every peep. This area is like the "Twighlight Zone" site where I pulled a Morgan Dollar...two Barber halves...and an 1897 fishscale last year. There are times...and it is most of the time ...that I get some ridiculous interference at this one patch of ground. It doesn't matter where the gain is set at...where the sensitivity is set at..what coil I use...etc. The SE just goes berzerk and whines...moans...falses...chirps...etc. All I hear is a bunch of high pitched jibberish...so I just wander away from the area until it settles down.

Same thing happened today...I hit the spot...then the SE started going nuts...so I just moved a few feet away.
When I turned around for the return pass...the interference seemed to disipate...and I started hitting signals.

A few minutes later I got one of the deepest...strangest hits I have had in a while. It really sounded like an injun'...but every 3rd pass or so I could hear a nice higher warble peep through. The hit didn't repeat...didn't sound great...cursor was nutty...etc...but I was bored.

After messing with it for a while...I finally got a sweet narrow window over the target that repeated form one angle. I didn't think it was quite high enough to be silver ...but every now and then the sound got me excited ...and again...I was bored.

I dug a nice big plug and ran the probe...nothing. I dug some more out of the hole...and still nothing. I was now irritated and ready to fill it back in and move on. I kept mumbling to myself..."Freakin' pro coil" ..."freakin' ghost holes" ...and a few other choice words.

I then decided to give the hole one last swipe and took another slice out of the side of the hole instead of the bottom. I ran the probe one last time...and it sang off to the side of the hole...and deeeeeep.

I began to chip away at the pinpointed spot...and caught the glimpse of silver peeking out. It was 100%...and I mean 100% straight on edge. A 1917 D Merc.

Yeti said..."too bad you don't have a way to take a picture of that...'cause that's amazing".

I then remembered I had brought along the digital camera for the first time. WHY...because ever since the Yeti sprawled out in the middle of one park and began to eat berries ...AND Darrell fell on his big butt and rolled into the pond at the last park ....I vowed to try and catch one of them doing something goofy on camera.

What you see in the pics is the actual coin in the actual hole. It was straight on edge and 9" deep. I know it's just a merc...but you can see the exact reason it was still in the ground after all these years.

If you look closely at the one pic that shows my SE...the plug...etc...you can see the coin on edge at the bottom...just off the the left of the center of the hole.

About 1/2 hour later I snuck up on the Yeti and caught him on film for the FIRST TIME for your viewing pleasure He was right in the middle of digging the silver dime he found.

A day with a friend...great. A silver dime from straight on edge at 9" deep...AWESOME. Capturing the Yeti in his natural Himalayan habitat of being on his knees and diggin' for silver....PRICELESS!

I ended up with 7 pieces of iron crap....NO wheaties...NO injuns....NO jewelry..but did get 4 Mercs on the day 1917D...1919D...1937...and 1943....so I'm NOT complaining.

Thanks for viewing...and good luck on your next hunt.

 

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[DANGLANGLEY]

Dang, it looks like you must have surprised the Yeti... He looks like he was ready to pounce. I'm sure if i met him out diggin I refer to him as Mr. Yeti

Nice mercs you got there. Great job not giving up on that one on edge. That's some valuable experience that you can only get by it happening to you. That will make me not want to give up on one so fast that acts odd like that one. Thanks for sharing the experience and the story.

DANGLANGLEY

 

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[silverfreak]

Bryce,
If anyone can coax some silver out of the ground it's YOU. Great job on the Merc big guy.

"Capturing the Yeti in his natural Himalayan habitat of being on his knees and diggin' for silver....PRICELESS!"

CLASSIC!!!! Great picture.
-MM-

Thanks MM. I believe the YETI would make a nice poster boy for all of us Harley ridin'/metal detectin' enthusiasts

Congrats on the 4 silver dimes Bryce.
Glad you remembered the digital camera...... it took a good picture
of the YETI also. LOL Gold Nuggets

Thanks G.N. Yeo...I figured it was about time you all met the YETI

Nice haul man. I've been out for hours today and yesturday with nothing to show but a few common clad pennies and a clad quarter. I'm disheartened right now. But hey, you give me hope.

Thanks Ken. Don't ever get discouraged. I have had plenty of days at this park when I've come with absolutely nothing.

Great post and pics! The Yeti is a rare species that is seldom seen. Man, what an awesome hunt!

Thanks Dan. The Yeti is indeed a rare breed...and his wife is cool about letting hunt when he wants.

FOUR SILVER IS BETTER THAN FOUR WHEATIES. GREAT HUNT, WTG!

Thanks buddy

Nice bunch of Mercs. Congrats on the 17-D Merc. You really know your machine.

Thanks D. Sometimes I get very lucky...and I am also a pretty stubborn feller' too

 

[silverfreak]

Congrats!
Wow, that little sucker was really on edge! Nice digs, and way to stick with the signal!
That little bugger really couldn't of given you much to work with!

Nice pic of the Yeti! I wish I could find someone like that to hunt with! It really is hard to find someone to hang with that can even make me look young and trim! LOL.

Ok, even he couldn't do that for me!

Love the post!
Good Luck!
Mark

Thanks Mark.
I wish I could find someone like that to hunt with! It really is hard to find someone to hang with that can even make me look young and trim! LOL.
NOW THAT'S FUNNY

Bryce nice finds your 4 mercs beats my 1 congrats

Thanks Ron

Bryce, I love your stories and your sense of humor, but this particular story really stands out for me! Your persistence really pays off and I admire you for that! Don't ever downplay your Merc's, cause I've never found one and they are truly on my wish list.

That picture of the Yeti is priceless! He's not as hairy as I though he would be!

Another nice job on the silver.....Keep em comin buddy and thanks for sharing another cool story!!

HH,
Moon

Thanks Moon. I really appreciate it my friend. The YETI was clean cut and ready to Rock & Roll when i picked him up

Nice Mercs Bryce! Maybe some bones from a previous Yeti in that hole...LOL.... Congrats on your most recent digs my friend. jgas

Thanks J. I appreciate your response buddy. That hole was deep enough for some bones...that's for sure

 

[silverfreak]

Dang, it looks like you must have surprised the Yeti... He looks like he was ready to pounce. I'm sure if i met him out diggin I refer to him as Mr. Yeti

Nice mercs you got there. Great job not giving up on that one on edge. That's some valuable experience that you can only get by it happening to you. That will make me not want to give up on one so fast that acts odd like that one. Thanks for sharing the experience and the story.

DANGLANGLEY

Thanks Dang. Also...You are 100% correct about your interpretation of the Yeti's stance. He in fact WAS ready to pounce at any given moment

awesome finds! silver in the dirt is a geat pic!

Thanks G-4

4 mercurys ooutstanding wtg
hh
dave+bobbie

Thanks D + B

Another classic treasure tale!!! you should write for lost treasure or one of the mags!!!!And if someone cant learn from your persistance,,,

their not paying attention,,, thanks for another tale of hijinxs and discovery,, have a good one bryce,,,


arthur

Thanks Arthur. I really appreciate it. I just love the hobby and the fun it gives me.
It has gotten me through some tough times...and I'm glad for that.

There is a new term for your photo discovery. Coin Porn.
I like it!

Now that's funny

 

[BandB1]

Awesome silver, great hunting, Congrats!

Good luck,
HH.

 

[silverfreak]

Awesome silver, great hunting, Congrats!

Good luck,
HH.

Thanks B & B

 

[garthbfan169]

Very nice silver freak. Great find on end like that!!

 

[time4me]

Bryce, I am convinced that if there is a coin somewhere under your coil sweep, no matter how small, how deep, what angle it is on, what rusted piece of junk iron is on top of it or next to it, and what sort of faint "warble" it gives off, YOU ARE GOING TO FIND IT!!!!!!!!! And you probably already have!!!!

You my friend are a legend in your own time!

Jim

 

[Nana40]

That picture of the Yeti is priceless! He's not as hairy as I though he would be!

Yeah...and look at that nice tan! 8)

Those are some GREAT finds, Silver!!! And make sure to follow that Yeti...did you see that necklace he's wearing!?

Nana

 

[jimbob450]

Nice mercs,they are always nice to find. Great shot of the Yeti.
Is it true their fur turns whiter in the winter? Jimbob

 

[Jaw Jah Danny]

Mr. Yeti doesn't look too happy about his pic taken Another great post and hunting.

 

[silverfreak]

Mr. Yeti doesn't look too happy about his pic taken Another great post and hunting.

Thanks Danny. The Yeti looled like a deer caught in the headlights

Nice mercs,they are always nice to find. Great shot of the Yeti.
Is it true their fur turns whiter in the winter? Jimbob

Thanks Jimbob. During winter hunts the Yeti has been known to get covered with snow.

That picture of the Yeti is priceless! He's not as hairy as I though he would be!

Yeah...and look at that nice tan! 8)

Those are some GREAT finds, Silver!!! And make sure to follow that Yeti...did you see that necklace he's wearing!?

Nana

Thanks Nana. Yep....I have one of those too....and never took it off but I'm now wearing the dime I found in my Mom's yard the day she passed away.
I will relay the message to the Yeti that you were impressed with his tan

Bryce, I am convinced that if there is a coin somewhere under your coil sweep, no matter how small, how deep, what angle it is on, what rusted piece of junk iron is on top of it or next to it, and what sort of faint "warble" it gives off, YOU ARE GOING TO FIND IT!!!!!!!!! And you probably already have!!!!

You my friend are a legend in your own time!

Jim

Thanks for the kind words Jim. Sometimes I get lucky...and my coil passes over the silver...which at least gives me a chance to investigate.

Very nice silver freak. Great find on end like that!!

Thanks buddy

 

[Kyle PA]

The King of Silver has struck again! Nice silver recoveries there, Bryce.

I wonder what happened to your silver-finding brother, Captn_SE? I haven't seen him on here in quite a while.

Kyle

 

[silverfreak]

The King of Silver has struck again! Nice silver recoveries there, Bryce.

I wonder what happened to your silver-finding brother, Captn_SE? I haven't seen him on here in quite a while.

Kyle

Thanks Kyle. I was wondering the same thing and got worried...so I sent him an email. He has just been busy with different things...but is fine and well.
Take care buddy

 

[kevin11]

Nice finds I like it when I find one silver coin.I think I'd faint or something if I found more than one,Once again your name says it all.WTG
Kevin

 

[1491]

Bryce,

I think that '17-D merc on edge is one of your most impressive coins, just based on your description of the signal and decision to dig/not dig. We've all left a bunch of those in the ground while cherry-picking easier signals, heh? Inspires me to return to a couple of my beaten to death spots to eek out a couple of more silver. It's hard to tell from the photo how deep that merc was. Nice Yeti photo.

Jim

 

[UTcoinshootR]

Don't you wonder how many detectors went right over that dime, paused for a moment, then moved on. I bet more than a few. Nice recovery.

 

[John Deere Digger]

Super digs Bryce, Glad you could get out and have some fun. Nice going on that on edge merc. I did Manage to get out and find an old worn barber dime at an old house site in the fields. I dug so many dime targets that ended up being junk that I got sloppy and scratched the only good find I had. Oh well at least I got to see some silver and it wasn't a key date. HH
JDD

 

[silverfreak]

Super digs Bryce, Glad you could get out and have some fun. Nice going on that on edge merc. I did Manage to get out and find an old worn barber dime at an old house site in the fields. I dug so many dime targets that ended up being junk that I got sloppy and scratched the only good find I had. Oh well at least I got to see some silver and it wasn't a key date. HH
JDD

Thanks JDD Sometimes that how it goes...but like you said..you got to see some silver.
That happens sometimes...then it bugs me for a few days...then I move on

Don't you wonder how many detectors went right over that dime, paused for a moment, then moved on. I bet more than a few. Nice recovery.

Thanks UT. I just about became one of them ...I was ready to fill that hole back in

Congratulations on the Righteous Coinage Brother Bryce ...

And just a reminder ... It's pronounced (YET - EYE ) This species seems to be more sophisticated than the (YET - EEE) ...

The posture & ability to tie a bandanna are dead give - a - ways ...

~ Nick

Thanks brother. I will have to agree with you. The Yeti ties one mean bandana

Bryce,

I think that '17-D merc on edge is one of your most impressive coins, just based on your description of the signal and decision to dig/not dig. We've all left a bunch of those in the ground while cherry-picking easier signals, heh? Inspires me to return to a couple of my beaten to death spots to eek out a couple of more silver. It's hard to tell from the photo how deep that merc was. Nice Yeti photo.

Jim

Thanks Jim. The best pic for telling the depth is the one that shows my SE too. If you look real close at the bottom of the hole...then move up 1/2" or so to the left...you can see it sticking out.

I almost gave up on it and filled the hole back in ..but gave it one more swipe.
Take care Jim

Nice finds I like it when I find one silver coin.I think I'd faint or something if I found more than one,Once again your name says it all.WTG
Kevin

Thanks Kevin. Good luck on your next hunt buddy.

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

Still pumping from the silver well I see.
Chris