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« on: March 27, 2013, 02:52:06 pm »
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I finally got myself a working Bounty Hunter Tracker IV again and decided the 40F degree weather was warm enough over the weekend to try detecting.

My best find was my first ever silver coin, a 1926 (no mint mark) Mercury dime! The dime is in really great shape, not worn smooth anywhere, and has a well defined rim around the edge.

I also found a silver ring stamped 925 that is about 1/2" in diameter (for a child?) with a tiny orange and red stone that looks like some type of quartz. In the image you can see some of the lines in the stone that are of the different colors/crystals. The ring also has a simple twist braid around the stone. Below you can see the ring sitting on the mercury dime.

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In all I found a pair of needle-nose pliers (used for fishing I imagine, due to the area), a padlock that I will use electrolysis to clean, $0.18 in clad, and some other fishing items (sinkers, spinner spoons, etc), and plenty of trash.

I'm not sure if the new finds are from the winter freeze/thaw, a recent flood of the area from a nearby creek, or simply because my new Tracker IV averages about a 1" deeper than my last Tracker IV on air-test depth. Either way the year is off to a great start!

I can't wait for warm weather so I can get out detecting more. Grin



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« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2013, 03:06:52 pm »
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Nice coin.
Probably was dropped soon after circulation


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« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2013, 05:51:00 pm »
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From the land of the Bluenose.....congrats and I know you will find many more.  WTG! Clapp

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« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2013, 09:22:03 pm »
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Quote:Posted by nickel_n
Nice coin. Probably was dropped soon after circulation


That's what I was thinking due to the crispness of the coin edges, thanks for writing.  Smiley

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From the land of the Bluenose.....congrats and I know you will find many more.  WTG! Clapp


Thanks, I hope so and I will keep at it.  Detecting

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« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2013, 07:37:20 am »
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Shit hot!

Can I say that on here? lol

Keep up the good work!

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« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2013, 03:26:47 pm »
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Shit hot!

NO but you can say S**T hot LOL Ho I nearly forgot that coin really is S**T hot, great condition 

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« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2013, 09:56:35 pm »
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Congrats on your coin.
 It's in great shape, may have a little collecter value.  I'm still looking for my first silver. I got my first wheatie this week.

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« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2013, 02:09:01 pm »
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My first and only silver was fro 1929 so well done to you mate Wink

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« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2013, 05:45:34 pm »
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Love the ring and the dime is in superb condition; I look forward to you posting many more silver finds.

                          Chris  Smiley

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My best find was my first ever silver coin, a 1926 (no mint mark) Mercury dime!

Like many things in life, you never forget your first.

Congratulations! Well done.

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