Back At It...a First

[deathray]

Hi folks...been working my butt off last few years. Purposely trying to slow down for awhile, get in some detecting, fishing, and work on my own house for a change.  Went with some buddies, back to a camp weve hit for years. Place had activity from 48 to depression. Deus with 9" hf coil is the ticket. The nug was nice ...was just discussing how we where surprised one hadnt turned up yet. The 3 cent nickel is a first for me, and rare Ca find. Merry Christmas everyone!

[Hardtimehermit]

Right on man, nice combo hope to see more. 

[kac]

Nice! Those Chinese coins in the mix with the square holes?

[GB_Amateur]

Well done, deathray!  Haven't seen your finds lately but it looks like you've made up for quantity with quality.  I particularly like the the nickel 3 cent piece.  I'd be giddy with that.  (Nugget, well of course!)  What's the date & mintmark of the middle Lincoln?  I zoomed in on it but couldn't quite make it out.  I'm hoping that is a scarce one (like a 1912-S or 1913-S).  Thanks for posting the pics and hope your next hunt(s) is just as rewarding.

 

[deathray]

GB...15-s..kinda scarce I guess. 

Kac...yeah, was hunting area with a Chinese Camp. Weve found probably over a 100 at this site. All history, tells the story.

[Nevada Brian]

Great finds Ray!   Glad to see you back in the saddle.  I can’t tell by the photo, but is that a real nugget or has it been melted into one?   Hope you success continues. 
Brian. 

[deathray]

25 minutes ago, Nevada Brian said:

Great finds Ray!   Glad to see you back in the saddle.  I can’t tell by the photo, but is that a real nugget or has it been melted into one?   Hope you success continues. 
Brian. 

Hey Brian, long time no see. Yeah, its a real one, haha.

[2Valen]

Great finds Ray, keep up the great work.

That nugget looks like a raisin spray painted to look like gold, just kidding.

[GB_Amateur]

10 hours ago, deathray said:

GB...15-s..kinda scarce I guess.

Definitely.  All of those early teen San Francisco issues from 1910 through 1915 are scarce -- mintages between 4 million and 6 million.  Excellent find!

 

[strick]

Nice work Ray...good to see your taking a break once in a while...

strick