First find metal detecting 1892 Indian head cent.

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  1. Joy Matherne

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    Know it's rough but not bad for a little exercise metal detecting. 20181114_175401.jpg 20181114_175421.jpg
     
    Joy Matherne, Nov 14, 2018
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  3. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Wow that is really a great find!
    Which Metal Detector did you get?
     
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  4. Noah Finney

    Noah Finney Well-Known Member

    Nice find! just found one of those a couple months ago while using a Garrett ace 200!
     
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  5. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Great find with your new detector Joy!
     
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  6. Joy Matherne

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    I've had one for about 20 years received as a Christmas present.its not the best but it works
     
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  7. Rich Buck

    Rich Buck Yukon Cornelius

    First find ever? Fantastic.
     
    Rich Buck, Nov 15, 2018
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  8. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    That's pretty amazing for a first find.
     
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  9. paddyman98

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    20 years?

    I found this 1876 IHC detecting on a beach over this past summer -
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    paddyman98, Nov 15, 2018
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  10. Joy Matherne

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    Oh and it's a Pioneer EX
     
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  11. Joy Matherne

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    Just to think in my own yard
     
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  12. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    Wow! Keep it beepin'! Coil to the soil!

    There's silver out there, most likely ...

    How old is your house?
     
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  13. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    Dude! That's in INSANE condition for a beach find! Freshwater?

    I've dug an 1876, but it's much nastier.
     
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  14. paddyman98

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    Good old Coney Island Brighton Beach! Saltwater.. But it was not near the water.. the Boardwalk.
     
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  15. Joy Matherne

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    Built in 1898
     
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  16. Joy Matherne

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    Built in 1898
     
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  17. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    You have a number of very interesting possibilities. I look forward to further dig reports and pictures!
     
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  18. Joy Matherne

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    Yes
     
    Joy Matherne, Nov 18, 2018
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  19. Bambam8778

    Bambam8778 Well-Known Member

    That is a great first find! I concur. Best of luck with your future hunts!
     
    Bambam8778, Nov 18, 2018
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  20. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    Good luck, I've been detecting since 1988.
     
    Treashunt, Nov 19, 2018
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  21. Joy Matherne

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    Thank you
     
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