Doncha' love that BIG reeded edge sticking out of a dirt clump?

[drkp88]

Hit a spot yesterday that I've been over many times (plus other people). I only had about an hour and thought maybe I'd be lucky enough to find a stray Merc.
After about 15 minutes I got a fairly week but repeatable signal that hit at the top of the smartfind but a little to the left of the right corner (looked GOOD!)
I cut a plug about 4-5 inches deep and had to take out a few scoops deeper. In the pile of dirt I saw a LARGE reeded edge sticking out of a clump!
PLEASE, be at least a Barber!! (coppers have come out of this spot). I'd be happy with ANY silver half, But......... ( Took me a while to pick it up ... just stared at it... you know the feeling ! ) Turned out to be a nice 1894s Barber half !
Bruce in Ct

 

[jcooking]

lets see a pic, its worth a thousand words!!

 

[drkp88]

Not technically set up for it at the moment, unfortunately:sad:

 

[NealNoIN]

n/t

 

[Erik in NJ]

Always a great surprise to pull something good out of the ground when you least expect it. I wonder why you didn't get a stronger signal as it doesn't sound like it was that deep. I pulled a GW quarter a couple months ago at a perfect 90 degrees and it hit pretty hard....it was at 4" - 5". Congrats on a super find.

 

[Gold Nuggets]

Congrats on finding the Barber Half dollar.
Would love to see some pictures of it too.
Gold Nuggets

 

[drkp88]

Can't explain the signal - it was strong enough but didn't sound as strong as you would expect. For some reason though, it was missed by quite a few passes by a number of people including me. Must have been one of those reverse "perfect storms" re conditions. (depth about 6-8 inches and I think it was on edge)
Bruce in Ct

 

[James N.D.]

Them Barber Halves sure a pretty coins and I am still trying to snag one this year myself. That Silver Reeded Edge sure is something when you see it sticking out of a dirt clump that's for sure. May you find many more treasures and Good Luck and HH.

 

[gear box]

Silver in black dirt is alway's a pretty sight but old huge silver is a heart stopper. Nice!
Gary

 

[stubbs1]

CONGRATS ON A SUPER DUPER FIND. WOULD LOVE TO SEE PICTURES. HH

 

[drkp88]

Many thanks to all who read my post and especially to the replies !! It's great to share and learn on this forum !!
Bruce in Ct

 

[Hotcz70]

Nice find Bruce. You had my heart thumping.

 

[drkp88]

Thanks Bryce - always good hearing from you!
Bruce

 

[deeponedge]

Would be great to see a pic if you can post one.

 

[peggysue3045]

great find.

 

[Great Republic]

A Barber half..Wow what a find! Congrats Bruce.