A great 1hr. hunt

[dirt doctor]

I hunted my next door neighbors for about an hour last night . I hit the two main lawns (weed patches like mine ) and found nothing. I hit the third smaller lawn and things started happening .2 clad dimes , 2 wheats , 1 memorial ,1 car wash token and the best of all a very worn 1900 Morgan . It hit a solid , consistent 37 on the Nox and was about 4 to 5 inches deep . This is my second Silver Dollar ( both Morgans ) of my metal detecting career . . I washed this with dishwater detergent and I will clean it no further as it is already worn enough . Needless to say this coin has made my year .Prior to this my only other coins of note for this year were a dateless, worn Buffalo Nickel , 2 Rosies 1947+1957 and about a half a dozen common date wheats . A very exciting evening for me indeed !
Sorry the pictures didn't come out too cool , I never got around to buying a newer , more forgiving camera .

 

[JimmyCT]

Wow!! Congrats! A fantastic hunt indeed!!
A Morgan silver dollar is still on my bucket list.

 

[floodplaindetector]

Very cool! Big congrats on the Morgan. I know the shock factor they have when you see them come out of the ground.
Dave

 

[Old coin hunter]

I hunted my next door neighbors for about an hour last night . I hit the two main lawns (weed patches like mine ) and found nothing. I hit the third smaller lawn and things started happening .2 clad dimes , 2 wheats , 1 memorial ,1 car wash token and the best of all a very worn 1900 Morgan . It hit a solid , consistent 37 on the Nox and was about 4 to 5 inches deep . This is my second Silver Dollar ( both Morgans ) of my metal detecting career . . I washed this with dishwater detergent and I will clean it no further as it is already worn enough . Needless to say this coin has made my year .Prior to this my only other coins of note for this year were a dateless, worn Buffalo Nickel , 2 Rosies 1947+1957 and about a half a dozen common date wheats . A very exciting evening for me indeed !
Sorry the pictures didn't come out too cool , I never got around to buying a newer , more forgiving camera .

Nice finds. Jim

 

[tencents]

I hunted my next door neighbors for about an hour last night . I hit the two main lawns (weed patches like mine ) and found nothing. I hit the third smaller lawn and things started happening .2 clad dimes , 2 wheats , 1 memorial ,1 car wash token and the best of all a very worn 1900 Morgan . It hit a solid , consistent 37 on the Nox and was about 4 to 5 inches deep . This is my second Silver Dollar ( both Morgans ) of my metal detecting career . . I washed this with dishwater detergent and I will clean it no further as it is already worn enough . Needless to say this coin has made my year .Prior to this my only other coins of note for this year were a dateless, worn Buffalo Nickel , 2 Rosies 1947+1957 and about a half a dozen common date wheats . A very exciting evening for me indeed !
Sorry the pictures didn't come out too cool , I never got around to buying a newer , more forgiving camera .

Nice, congratulations I'm jealous, still on my list.

 

[Ronstar]

Anytime a big chunk of silver change comes up out of retirement its a good day!! Congrats!!!!!

 

[fwcrawford]

I bet that was a shocker finding that Morgan Dollar!!!!
A nice chunk of silver.
Looks like maybe it was in a fire... did the house date back very far?

 

[dirt doctor]

I bet that was a shocker finding that Morgan Dollar!!!!
A nice chunk of silver.
Looks like maybe it was in a fire... did the house date back very far?

Yes , a shocker indeed ! Somebody else on another forum said it had been in a fire and I'm pretty sure it has with its slightly bubbly texture . . The house is a 1950's single level , ranch style home on a slab . Not all that old but before the homes were built It had previously been ranch land and there had been a large barn nearby . I have found old square nails here , My and the
neighboring houses have given me quite a few Mercs , silver Rosies and wheats over the years . Thanks for looking .

 

[fwcrawford]

Yes , a shocker indeed ! Somebody else on another forum said it had been in a fire and I'm pretty sure it has with its slightly bubbly texture . . The house is a 1950's single level , ranch style home on a slab . Not all that old but before the homes were built It had previously been ranch land and there had been a large barn nearby . I have found old square nails here , My and the
neighboring houses have given me quite a few Mercs , silver Rosies and wheats over the years . Thanks for looking .

Either way, it is a great find!!
If it could only talk what tales it could tell!!!

 

[jim tn]

Very nice find. Big silvers are always a joyful thriller. Just might be another lurking around there, too. HH Jim tn

 

[carver]

I hunted my next door neighbors for about an hour last night . I hit the two main lawns (weed patches like mine ) and found nothing. I hit the third smaller lawn and things started happening .2 clad dimes , 2 wheats , 1 memorial ,1 car wash token and the best of all a very worn 1900 Morgan . It hit a solid , consistent 37 on the Nox and was about 4 to 5 inches deep . This is my second Silver Dollar ( both Morgans ) of my metal detecting career . . I washed this with dishwater detergent and I will clean it no further as it is already worn enough . Needless to say this coin has made my year .Prior to this my only other coins of note for this year were a dateless, worn Buffalo Nickel , 2 Rosies 1947+1957 and about a half a dozen common date wheats . A very exciting evening for me indeed !
Sorry the pictures didn't come out too cool , I never got around to buying a newer , more forgiving camera .

Try baking soda , make a paste , work in with old tooth brush.

Carver

 

[dirt doctor]

Try baking soda , make a paste , work in with old tooth brush.

Carver

Thanks Carver , I'll give that a shot .

 

[Missouri -- Ma Betty]

I hunted my next door neighbors for about an hour last night . I hit the two main lawns (weed patches like mine ) and found nothing. I hit the third smaller lawn and things started happening .2 clad dimes , 2 wheats , 1 memorial ,1 car wash token and the best of all a very worn 1900 Morgan . It hit a solid , consistent 37 on the Nox and was about 4 to 5 inches deep . This is my second Silver Dollar ( both Morgans ) of my metal detecting career . . I washed this with dishwater detergent and I will clean it no further as it is already worn enough . Needless to say this coin has made my year .Prior to this my only other coins of note for this year were a dateless, worn Buffalo Nickel , 2 Rosies 1947+1957 and about a half a dozen common date wheats . A very exciting evening for me indeed !
Sorry the pictures didn't come out too cool , I never got around to buying a newer , more forgiving camera .

YES --Very worn but a nice large Silver Coin anyway--Silver always a good find & large Silver even better! Congrats! I think you are going to find another in far better shape! Maybe just my wishful thinking for God to Bless you but the feeling is strong! Good luck & Happy hunting! Ma

 

[Ted S]

Congrats!

 

[7centsworth]

Big silver will make your heart skip when you see it in the hole. Congrats.

 

[dirt doctor]

Try baking soda , make a paste , work in with old tooth brush.

Carver

I gave it a shot and it made the details much better to see . Thanks for the tip carver !

 

[carver]

I gave it a shot and it made the details much better to see . Thanks for the tip carver !

GLAD IT HELPED. You can also try hydrogen peroxide with of water mixed with a little baking soda. Has worked for me.

Carver

 

[Mark kus]

Nice Job that ones use! nothing like finding a big hunk of silver!
Mark

 

[dirt doctor]

Nice Job that ones use! nothing like finding a big hunk of silver!
Mark

Thank you Mark , congrats on that beauty in your avatar !

 

[Mark kus]

Thank you Mark , congrats on that beauty in your avatar !

Thanks I found that in 2016 it was attached to a sterling money clip ...