Bob in SoMd
New member
First time posting and figured it's about time. I thoroughly enjoy reading all the posts here and have learned alot.
I finally ordered a DX-1 from Larry on Wednesday since my Bullseye was on the blink and I had heard many good things from folks here about the DX.
So, after talking with Larry, I went out for a quick hunt after work at some abandoned military housing dating from the 1940's. About thirty minutes in got the quarter signal. Was thinking scrap illuminum (plenty around the old housing) or hopefully a silver Washington but was pleasantly surprised to see the eagle. When I pulled it from the hole, the date was covered by dirt and I figured it would be a 'no-date'. Flicked the dirt away and was very pleased to see the date but an 'S' mintmark was too much to ask for! No complaint here, only my 2nd SLQ and the first with a date. VDI was initially a weak 81/82 at 5" but after a few (SLOW) passes got a full bar.
Not sure what the silver shield design is...possibly a knife/fork insert?...but it's stamped Sterling on the back and has "Livorno" (city in Italy) printed above the design on the front. Rang up as a solid 74-75 at 6" and I was thinking wheatie but was really surprised to see this when I cracked open the clod. Sadly rinsing obliterated much of the design. Any clues as to what it is are apprecitated!
The dime was only about 3' from the quarter and was mutilated before I got to it (VDI 79). Also, managed four wheaties (1934, 1941, 1944, 1952) and a copper disc (VDI bouncing from 50-57) that matches a LC size but is slick. Pretty aggravating since I've never found a LC so all I can say is I have a...copper disc!!! Soaking in hydrogen peroxide now but I doubt I'll see any detail.
Overall, probably my best one hour hunt. Gotta thank Larry for the good Karma! Hope it lasts!
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I finally ordered a DX-1 from Larry on Wednesday since my Bullseye was on the blink and I had heard many good things from folks here about the DX.
So, after talking with Larry, I went out for a quick hunt after work at some abandoned military housing dating from the 1940's. About thirty minutes in got the quarter signal. Was thinking scrap illuminum (plenty around the old housing) or hopefully a silver Washington but was pleasantly surprised to see the eagle. When I pulled it from the hole, the date was covered by dirt and I figured it would be a 'no-date'. Flicked the dirt away and was very pleased to see the date but an 'S' mintmark was too much to ask for! No complaint here, only my 2nd SLQ and the first with a date. VDI was initially a weak 81/82 at 5" but after a few (SLOW) passes got a full bar.
Not sure what the silver shield design is...possibly a knife/fork insert?...but it's stamped Sterling on the back and has "Livorno" (city in Italy) printed above the design on the front. Rang up as a solid 74-75 at 6" and I was thinking wheatie but was really surprised to see this when I cracked open the clod. Sadly rinsing obliterated much of the design. Any clues as to what it is are apprecitated!
The dime was only about 3' from the quarter and was mutilated before I got to it (VDI 79). Also, managed four wheaties (1934, 1941, 1944, 1952) and a copper disc (VDI bouncing from 50-57) that matches a LC size but is slick. Pretty aggravating since I've never found a LC so all I can say is I have a...copper disc!!! Soaking in hydrogen peroxide now but I doubt I'll see any detail.
Overall, probably my best one hour hunt. Gotta thank Larry for the good Karma! Hope it lasts!
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