Two Firsts and Im A New Member!!!

Nitro2878

Greenie
Apr 4, 2013
12
15
OREGON , OHIO
Detector(s) used
Minelab E-Trac, MXT
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
Two Firsts and I'm A New Member!!!

Hello all, I'm new to this site but not to metal detecting . Been detecting for about 5 years... Started out with a Whites MXT then graduated to the E-Trac... Got permission to hunt an 1870's farm house from a close friend , she was a little optimistic at first then I showed her how I dug and got the OK (not for my buddies yet though???) Got my very first SLQ at this virgin site , looks to be a 1919 and it was screaming quarter at 5 inches I was doing the happy dance:headbang:, then got a dime signal and out pops a 1916 MERC but no D :icon_scratch: that is my second 1916 this year, 4 feet away got a 1899 and 1903 BARBERS, then still in the front yard got two1889 INDIANS one in almost AU condition . I gave her twin sons all 15 of the WHEAT cents and the other 1889 INDIAN since they were following me around the whole time:laughing7:... Then I got this iffy wheat signal down about 9" and out pops my very first CROTAL BELL!!! It's in beautifull shape , has a very ornate design with a running horse,Initials W.E.B. and the #3 on it (Another happy dance:headbang:). The bell still dings and in great shape but has rust at the top where it looks to be a clasp for the bell. If anybody has any info on the bell that would be great!!! I only hit about 25% of the property if that so can't wait to get back , it is a great site so far. So Hello from OHIO and HAPPY HUNTING!!!
 

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Way to go Nitro and welcome aboard. Surprised it took you this long to find us. Glad you posted and look forward to more of your finds. It always drives me crazy when they follow you around. The soil had been kind to your coins.
Happy Hunting
TnMtns
 

Welcome Buddy. Wow you found some awesome stuff.That bell is cool.congrats
 

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