Looking for old coins in the water

[dsw08]

Is it worth it to specifically look for old silver/copper etc. coins in the salt or fresh water?

I ask because the only merc I've found (salt water beach after storm) was black and nearly completely worn down. Also a buffalo nickel found in a lake was pretty rough. Are coins found in water usually alot worse off than coins from land?

Thanks,

James

 

[Joe of South Jersey]

That is normallly the case especially around salt water.

Fresh water is a different story, It depends on the lake bottom. If you are finding coins there should be jewlery.

 

[Larry (The Palm Bay Pirate)]

Go to your local libary and research your history. I found out about a casino near Canova beach from the 20's. After Hurricane Noel stripped the beac in Oct, my huntin' buddy Terry found several old silvers and buffalo nickels in that area!!!!!!!

 

[Arkie John]

Besides, clad can be saved and cashed in for a nice uncirculated whatever, if that's what grabs you. I hunt freshwater and other than stain (which can be removed easily) the wear isn't any worse than diggin' in the dirt.

Like I said, the clad keeps me going between rings and things.

aj