ringing in the new year

[gwn]

hunted a local school under the bleachers...pulled in to the lot and what do I spy....the first MD I have seen working since I got my ace...nice guy but not real chatty...he was using a garrett and a screwdriver nothing else...his hands were real muddy needless to say...got to hunting and heres the days take...couple of bucks in coinage..and a nice silver ring ....grandson has lost my magnifying glass real good this time so cant read the marks. I have included pics of my best coins last year...a 29 five cent and 36 penny (if it had a dot I might consider retiring) and my only silver a 68 quarter which I found in my pocket change...both were made in 68 silver and whatever alloy they are now...also a pic of my only jacknife...found in my front lawn my very first time using my ace and within 20 mins of turning it on....

 

[John-Edmonton]

Nice finds. That "68" quarter is silver, the "29" nickel in VF condition is worth about $5.00 and a rare find. You did great! That other detectorist was probably growing inside because of territorial issues.

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[Uncle Willy]

Nice pile of goodies. I've got an old Canadian nickel like that.

Bill

 

[gwn]

both the nickle and penny have wear...crown detail and mustache detail pretty worn....likely worth about 50cents..still a thrill to dig up

 

[draaiorgel]

Hi GWN,
Nice collection, well done.
I like the moose head or is it an Elk, we don't see coins like that, I also like the Canadian beaver nickels?

 

[gwn]

its actually a caribou Ian...thanks for looking in

 

[draaiorgel]

Thanx for keeping me on the right track.