Metal Detecting: 2017

Sunday, December 31, 2017

FINAL TALLY FOR 2017

I won't be hunting anymore this so year - here is my final tally for the year 2017. It was a good year overall - finding more silver and wheat pennies than 2016. Also crossed off a bucket list coin. Planning on more travel and hitting permission spots for 2018.

Last hunt - 12/23
            0 - dol
        0 - h
      0 - q = 0.00
    1 - d = 0.10
0 - n = 0.00
    2 - p = 0.02
    3 coins = 0.12
    1 asian coin
4 total coins


                   2017 FINAL COIN TOTAL

                                        Q - 313 = 78.25
      D - 391 = 39.10
      N - 112 = 05.60
P - 514 = 05.14
DOL - 1
      HALF -
      FOREIGN - 25
      # OF COINS(clad) - 1356
      TOTAL $ - 128.99
RINGS - 13
gold - 1
silver - 6
      junk - 6

      NON CLAD COINS

           H - 0
   Q - 2
   2 - Washington
   D - 19
   4 - barber
   13 - mercury
   2 - Roosevelt
   N - 8
   5 - V
   1 - buffalo
   2 - war
   P - 132
   2 - large cent
   2 - Canadian large cent
   1 - British Britania
   4 - Indian head
122 - wheat (oldest 1909)
        # OF COINS - 161
   # OF COINS(total) - 1517

Monday, December 25, 2017

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Well I got out yesterday for a couple of hours braving the cold finding an Asian coin and 12 cents. S was also there finding just clad. At least we got out - I think it will be the last hunt for 2017 as a cold spell is coming this week. Overall this was a good year and I hope 2018 will be even better. I will make the wish list soon.
I hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday season.

Monday, December 18, 2017

NO HUNTING THIS PAST WEEKEND - SEASON MAY BE OVER

With the past storm we had last Wednesday which dropped about 6 inches snow and the cold weather - the detecting season for 2017 may be over. But this week it's supposed to warm up some and this coming Saturday temps may hit 50 degrees - I may just try and sneak a day of detecting then. It's also supposed to rain Saturday but hopefully later in the day. If not, I had a good year and it's back to doing research and trying to get permissions for spring. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Monday, December 11, 2017

NOTHING WARMS UP A COLD DAY LIKE SILVER

This past weekend was a cold one but instead of hot chocolate to warm you up - finding silver warms even better. S and I met up with T and hit the park by T's house. My first dig was a barber dime then reality set in - finished with finding 3 wheat pennies and clad. S found a canadian half dime and an Indian head penny plus wheats. The wind was cold but we managed through.
Sunday the wind was brutal and much colder. S and I had the same idea - we went later in the day and met a local park. I did get a mercury dime and couple of wheat pennies - love finding that silver - that made the day. S didn't have the silver touch Sunday. Hopefully it's not over for detecting but it's close. We'll have to wait and see.

Weekend hunts - 12/9 - 12/10
            0 - dol
        0 - h
      5 - q = 1.25
    9 - d = 0.90
4 - n = 0.20
13 - p = 0.13
31 coins = 2.48
1 barber dime
1 mercury dime
    5 wheat pennies
38 total coins


                   2017 COIN TOTAL

                                        Q - 313 = 78.25
      D - 390 = 39.00
      N - 112 = 05.60
P - 512 = 0512
DOL - 1
      HALF -
      FOREIGN - 24
      # OF COINS(clad) - 1352
      TOTAL $ - 128.87
RINGS - 13
gold - 1
silver - 6
      junk - 6

      NON CLAD COINS

           H - 0
   Q - 2
   2 - Washington
   D - 19
   4 - barber
   13 - mercury
   2 - Roosevelt
   N - 8
   5 - V
   1 - buffalo
   2 - war
   P - 132
   2 - large cent
   2 - Canadian large cent
   1 - British Britania
   4 - Indian head
122 - wheat (oldest 1909)
        # OF COINS - 161
   # OF COINS(total) - 1513

Monday, December 4, 2017

A NICE SILVER WEEKEND

Saturday I traveled up to T's area and hit the park next to his house. I had some luck finding a barber and mercury dimes along with 3 wheat pennies. I'm surprised I found the barber because the VDI numbers were low but the sound of the hit was nice.
Sunday I hit a local park with S and we both had luck finding silver. S also found a buffalo nickel and 7 wheat pennies and we found the usual clad. So overall a nice silver weekend.

Weekend hunts - 12/2 - 12/3
            0 - dol
        0 - h
      5 - q = 1.25
    13 - d = 1.30
6 - n = 0.30
17 - p = 0.17
41 coins = 2.92
1 barber dime
2 mercury dimes
    3 wheat pennies
    1 canadian nickel
48 total coins


                   2017 COIN TOTAL

                                        Q - 308 = 77.00
      D - 381 = 38.10
      N - 108 = 05.40
P - 499 = 04.99
DOL - 1
      HALF -
      FOREIGN - 24
      # OF COINS(clad) - 1321
      TOTAL $ - 126.39
RINGS - 13
gold - 1
silver - 6
      junk - 6

      NON CLAD COINS

           H - 0
   Q - 2
   2 - Washington
   D - 17
   3 - barber
   12 - mercury
   2 - Roosevelt
   N - 8
   5 - V
   1 - buffalo
   2 - war
   P - 127
   2 - large cent
   2 - Canadian large cent
   1 - British Britania
   4 - Indian head
117 - wheat (oldest 1909)
        # OF COINS - 154
                                          # OF COINS(total) - 1475

Monday, November 27, 2017

COLD, SLOW WEEKEND

I met up with T on Saturday and we hit the park again, this time it was just 3 wheat pennies and clad then the rains came so that ended the hunt. We're both thinking there has to be a seated in there somewhere from the old coins T has pulled from there - and we are still trying to get a silver quarter which has eluded us.
Sunday was wet and cold and I met up with S at a park where I found 3 large cents.   S found some clad while I was shut out - just couldn't find anything. Then we went to a school close by finding clad. By noon it the wind was just too much and we called it a day. It was cold, wet and muddy. Overall the 4 days of hunting brought in over 7 bucks in clad, 2 silver dimes and a few wheat pennies.

Thanksgiving and Weekend hunts - 11/23,11/24, 11/25, 11/26
            0 - dol
        0 - h
      18 - q = 4.50
    19 - d = 1.90
10 - n = 0.50
22 - p = 0.22
69 coins = 7.12
2 mercury dimes
    6 wheat pennies
    1 canadian quarter
77 total coins


                   2017 COIN TOTAL

                                        Q - 303 = 75.75
      D - 368 = 36.80
      N - 102 = 05.10
P - 482 = 04.82
DOL - 1
      HALF -
      FOREIGN - 23
      # OF COINS(clad) - 1279
      TOTAL $ - 123.47
RINGS - 13
gold - 1
silver - 6
      junk - 6

      NON CLAD COINS

           H - 0
   Q - 2
   2 - Washington
   D - 14
   2 - barber
   10 - mercury
   2 - Roosevelt
   N - 8
   5 - V
   1 - buffalo
   2 - war
   P - 124
   2 - large cent
   2 - Canadian large cent
   1 - British Britania
   4 - Indian head
114 - wheat (oldest 1909)
        # OF COINS - 148
                                          # OF COINS(total) - 1427

Saturday, November 25, 2017

ANOTHER MERCURY DIME

I met up with T by the park near his house and we hunted there for a bit. I managed to find a mercury dime, silver ring, wheat penny and clad while T found clad. Then we went to his son's house - one on a 1874 map and things turned around. T found an Indian head penny and SLQ while I found clad. My oldest find was a flat button and a 1948 Jefferson nickel.
Today I plan on meeting T again in the park.

Friday, November 24, 2017

THANKSGIVING SILVER

I hope everyone had a pleasant Thanksgiving and trying to recover from football and dinners. I got out for a bit in the morning and hit a local school - I did manage to find a mercury dime and 2 wheat pennies ( 1 is 1909) along with some clad. It was cold but worth it when you find silver.
Today I plan to meet with T and hopefully hunt a permission that's on a 1874 map. Maybe we can find some goodies.

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

PAST WEEKEND HUNT

Things have been a little busy the past few days - finally getting around about last weekend. I met up with S and we hit the local park again. S had a real good day finding silver and 2 gold pieces of jewelry while I found a cheap ring and 5 wheat pennies.
Sunday was a wash out so I worked around the house putting insulation up in the attic. Hopefully that will help stop the build up of icicles around the roof. A couple more days of work then 4 days off. Plan on doing some detecting.

Weekend hunts - 11/11,11/18, 11/19
            0 - dol
        0 - h
      7 - q = 1.75
    13 - d = 1.30
3 - n = 0.15
7 - p = 0.07
30 coins = 3.27
       5 wheat pennies
    35 total coins


                   2017 COIN TOTAL

                                        Q - 285 = 71.25
      D - 349 = 34.90
      N - 092 = 04.60
P - 460 = 04.60
DOL - 1
      HALF -
      FOREIGN - 22
      # OF COINS(clad) - 1209
      TOTAL $ - 116.35
RINGS - 12
gold - 1
silver - 5
      junk -6

      NON CLAD COINS

           H - 0
   Q - 2
   2 - Washington
   D - 12
   2 - barber
   8 - mercury
   2 - Roosevelt
   N - 8
   5 - V
   1 - buffalo
   2 - war
   P - 118
   2 - large cent
   2 - Canadian large cent
   1 - British Britania
   4 - Indian head
108 - wheat (oldest 1910)
        # OF COINS - 140
                                          # OF COINS(total) - 1349

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

TRIP UP NORTH

I made my yearly trip back up north to see my brother and hopefully get some detecting in. I only managed about 20 minutes of swinging the detector - it was very cold and just didn't have the time. We stayed busy the weekend so the school I wanted to hit will have to wait until next spring. I hope to have a new detector by then - time will tell.

Monday, November 6, 2017

NO SILVER BUT FOUND SOME OLD COINS

Saturday morning was a cold, frosty start but I hit the park next to T's house and I found some nice coins. I was limited to my hunting area due to a football practice but the lead me to where I found 2 Indian head pennies and 2 V nickels. I also got a couple of wheat pennies in the mix plus a junk gold color ring.
Sunday morning was warmer but wet after raining all night. The wind didn't help matters much - it was difficult to detect. S and I hit a city park - I manage 4 wheat pennies, old bus token and possible silver ring - no markings but could be home made and clad. At least we got out.

Weekend hunts - 11/4, 11/5
            0 - dol
        0 - h
      14 - q = 3.50
    10 - d = 1.00
0 - n = 0.00
14 - p = 0.14
38 coins = 4.64
   2 Indian head pennies
   2 V nickels
   6 wheat pennies
    48 total coins


                   2017 COIN TOTAL

                                        Q - 278 = 69.50
      D - 336 = 33.60
      N - 089 = 04.45
P - 453 = 04.53
DOL - 1
      HALF -
      FOREIGN - 22
      # OF COINS(clad) - 1179
      TOTAL $ - 113.08
RINGS - 11
gold - 1
silver - 5
      junk - 5

      NON CLAD COINS

           H - 0
   Q - 2
   2 - Washington
   D - 12
   2 - barber
   8 - mercury
   2 - Roosevelt
   N - 8
   5 - V
   1 - buffalo
   2 - war
   P - 113
   2 - large cent
   2 - Canadian large cent
   1 - British Britania
   4 - Indian head
103 - wheat (oldest 1911)
        # OF COINS - 135
                                          # OF COINS(total) - 1314

Monday, October 30, 2017

SILVER SATURDAY - WASHOUT SUNDAY

It was a busy weekend for me going to a pig roast on Saturday and rain(honey do list) on Sunday but I did manage a morning hunt before the roast. I stayed close to home and I found another mercury dime along with 4 wheat pennies plus over 2 bucks in clad. The roast was great.
Sunday the expected rains came so I did work around the house that needed to get done. Fall has officially arrived now with the cooler temps but that's okay - now it's detecting weather.

Weekend hunts - 10/28, 10/29
            0 - dol
        0 - h
      7 - q = 1.75
    6 - d = 0.60
5 - n = 0.25
10 - p = 0.10
28 coins = $2.70
   1 mercury dime
   4 wheat pennies
     33 total coins


                   2017 COIN TOTAL

                                        Q - 264 = 66.00
      D - 326 = 32.60
      N - 089 = 04.45
P - 439 = 04.39
DOL - 1
      HALF -
      FOREIGN - 22
      # OF COINS(clad) - 1141
      TOTAL $ - 108.44
RINGS - 9
gold - 1
silver - 4
      junk - 4

      NON CLAD COINS

           H - 0
   Q - 2
   2 - Washington
   D - 12
   2 - barber
   8 - mercury
   2 - Roosevelt
   N - 6
   3 - V
   1 - buffalo
   2 - war
   P - 105
   2 - large cent
   2 - Canadian large cent
   1 - British Britania
   2 - Indian head
   97 - wheat (oldest 1911)
        # OF COINS - 125
                                          # OF COINS(total) - 1266

Monday, October 23, 2017

A 3 SILVER WEEKEND

Saturday I had a meeting for work so I stayed close to home hitting a near by school - found lots of wheat pennies in the one area but not silver until now. Before the meeting I found a Rosie and six wheat pennies, after I found a mercury dime and 6 more wheat pennies plus clad and a dog tag.
Sunday I met S and we tried again - no silver but 5 more wheat pennies. We then hit a ball park where I found a mercury. S wanted to hit the spot where we were last week so we went back to it. he found a wheat with lots of clad and I found clad. But I can't complain finding 3 silver dimes, 17 wheat pennies, over 5 bucks in clad for the weekend. Also found lots of nickels, getting use to Makro now for finding them.

Weekend hunts - 10/21, 10/22
            0 - dol
        0 - h
      14 - q = 3.50
    10 - d = 1.00
14 - n = 0.70
25 - p = 0.25
63 coins = $5.45
   2 mercury dimes
   1 Rosie
   17 wheat pennies
     83 total coins


                   2017 COIN TOTAL

                                        Q - 257 = 64.25
      D - 320 = 32.00
      N - 084 = 04.20
P - 429 = 04.29
DOL - 1
      HALF -
      FOREIGN - 22
      # OF COINS(clad) - 1113
      TOTAL $ - 105.74
RINGS - 9
gold - 1
silver - 4
      junk - 4

      NON CLAD COINS

           H - 0
   Q - 2
   2 - Washington
   D - 11
   2 - barber
   7 - mercury
   2 - Roosevelt
   N - 6
   3 - V
   1 - buffalo
   2 - war
   P - 101
   2 - large cent
   2 - Canadian large cent
   1 - British Britania
   2 - Indian head
   93 - wheat (oldest 1911)
        # OF COINS - 120
                                          # OF COINS(total) - 1233