Love it. More than just a pocket piece to him, and of course, you know how much I like Buffalo nickels. LOL
That is awesome! Is this just one day you spent on a specific beach? If so I definitely have to check the laws for metal detecting at Pensacola Florida Beaches. Panama City Beach Florida would be a great place for you to go. All the spring breakers there, no telling what you will find.
The 1944 S Penny is very cool imo. I look for them all the time but haven't found one yet. It was the year my daddy was born.