3 Firsts--- Barber---War Nickel---5 centavos

[TURNMASTER]

OK so there were more than 3 firsts here.

First silver in 2010. First dug Barber (190. First War Nickel (1943S). First Cinco Centavos (1954M).
Also dug 2 wheats today the other three were from a couple weeks ago. The oldest of the five pennies is a 1919 and was dug today.

Now for the oddity. I was swinging for 30 min. or so when I got a real nice sounding18 on the screen with a single depth arrow. The TID bounced between 18 and 22 (maybe it was 8 and 12) but sounded like a penny, so I dug. I did not have to dig far because It was right below the surface. Actually could have just have knocked the dirt off of it with my propointer. Ended up being a 70's penny. Struck me as odd, because copper pennies at this place usually go 34 to 38. Must have been something else under it (?). I didn't detect any more targets where this one came from. I may not have double checked with AM though, and disced out a nail. Just odd.

Anybody know what alloy the mexican coin would be?

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Also dug my first tow truck-but forgot it in the truck and being lazy and all I ain't going back out to get it -- its hammered.
Jeff

 

[pplinker]

Some nice finds there, congrats. Especially the dime.

 

[TomB]

Good way to start the season off..for sure. Old silver dimes are great anytime. HH TomB

 

[Crocket]

Nice bunch of finds. I believe Centavos are copper.

 

[pescadore]

Congratulations on your Barber dime and a great hunt. Looks like you had some fun !!

 

[Lizardchaser]

Congrats on your firsts..

 

[Beale]

Congrats on the very good finds! The Barber and War Nickle are really nice, good hunting, Beale.

 

[Goes4ever]

wooHOOO, congrats on that barber!

 

[TURNMASTER]

Yeah I was stoked when I saw I had finaly dug a Barber.

I was running the 6" DD at the home site because of trash. Boy I like that coil.

 

[sarge1stone]

Sweet! WTG on the silver!