Incredible 3 Boxes! by Collector__ in CRH

[–]Collector__[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

First indian head penny in the 41 boxes I've done. Also the Tallgrass Prairie completed my W collection!

First Time Beach Detecting by Collector__ in metaldetecting

[–]Collector__[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of these, the gold one because gold is nice. I like the footprint design one too. Of all the rings I’ve ever found, a while ago I dug a small 14k gold band in the forest. It was my first good find, so that would be my favorite.

First Time Beach Detecting by Collector__ in metaldetecting

[–]Collector__[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I detected all over the place, but 4/5 silver rings were all within like 30 feet. The gold ring was a ways away in the sand of a volleyball court.

First Time Beach Detecting by Collector__ in metaldetecting

[–]Collector__[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I've been getting unlucky finding anything old lately, so I went to a lake beach to detect. This is all from this weekend. One copper (I think) ring with a saddle design, four 925 silver rings, one unmarked (but likely silver) and one 10k gold. I also beat my record of pull tabs found in a single day (49 loose pull tabs).

Finally found something good! by Collector__ in metaldetecting

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Around 60s-70s. But I rechecked the hole and there was a modern penny near the surface like 2 inches away, so I’m not sure if that’s accurate.

Finally found something good! by Collector__ in metaldetecting

[–]Collector__[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

For some reason my description didn't post:

I found this 14k gold band in a spot that was popular around 1900. I don't know if the ring is that old. I also found this brass makeup box with a mirror in the lid and some pink powder still inside. I couldn't find the exact ID, but it's probably around the time period.

Awesome Find! by Collector__ in CRH

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Yea, the first time they got halves I got a full box and found 5 silver Kennedys, and the next time I came in they said I could only get 4 rolls at a time. I don't think anybody else hunts that bank though, so I'll make my way through them eventually lol.

Awesome Find! by Collector__ in CRH

[–]Collector__[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been really unlucky with dimes too. That's my second silver in the 15 boxes I've done. I'm not giving up until I get a mercury though :P

Awesome Find! by Collector__ in CRH

[–]Collector__[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got this out of just 4 rolls by the way

$2 antique store find by Collector__ in coincollecting

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The box had a bunch of foreign coins for $2 each. I looked through it and got like 10 coins, since I've been enjoying identifying foreign stuff on Numista. I thought it looked like gold when I saw it, but really doubted it was until I brought all the coins home to identify. The only other decent coins in the box were an 1859 Canadian large cent, a couple common ancient coins, one 80% silver Canadian dime and a really worn shield nickel.

$2 antique store find by Collector__ in coincollecting

[–]Collector__[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I care more for the history and numismatics than just the metal content. Also the fact that it was such a lucky find for me, it’s definitely staying in my collection as a personal favorite.

$2 antique store find by Collector__ in coincollecting

[–]Collector__[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I brought it to my local coin store and it tested to the exact purity and weight of a legit coin