Popular Post dogodog Posted January 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 4, 2022 I've been playing catch up with detecting ever since the rotten lyme got me. So I've been running hard and hitting some new spots and a fair amount of my old ones. The weather a day before new years decided to rain like cats and dogs. I was feeling like I was going to miss out on some silver if I didn't get out soon. ( I always feel like some of my good spots are going to turn into a housing development or soccer field). I guess my wife could feel my anxiety and said why don't you go out for a little bit. She said go enjoy your time off and gave me a smooch and wished me good luck. Well I headed out to the Park of plenty with an hour to play with, and a plan to focus on a small spot that has produced coins from the 40's/50's and some from the early 1900's. Tesoro silver U-max in hand with the new 10x12 concentric, I raced to the park. I started finding some wheaties right off the bat, mostly from the 40's. Time was closing in and I decided to hunt a break area where I have found some older silvers. I ran my disc 1/2 way between zinc and max to try and punch out some of the coppers. Nothing good was showing up and I only had a few short minutes before I had to go home. Walking back to the truck I saw piece of asphalt in the ground and gave a swing by it, Boom I got a loud signal and thought at first it was a smooshed can. I then realized my switch was on all metal (oops) back to disc. I still got a big sound and started to dig. At 9'' I was doubting anything good but being my last target to dig for the day I said lets see what it is. I gave a good push on (kac's) digger and pushed hard and out popped what I thought was an aluminum token until I saw the stars. At 11'' the 1902 Barber 1/2 dollar showed it's wonderful design. This is the second of 2021 and a perfect ending to a crazy year. This is the best 49 minute hunt I ever had. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F350Platinum Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Hah, I was waiting for this. ? Nice Barber half... ? Awesome find, doggo. ? ? Kac is really pressing me to get a Tesoro, believe me I've seen why! It's in the plan when my fixed income gets... More fixed. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCR Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 That is excellent. A real memory made there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardtimehermit Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Sweet silver Dog! way to end on a high tone ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogodog Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 Thanks 350, You won't be disappointed with a low Khz Tesoro machine. The Disc is second to none. I love my 800, But if I want to focus on silver its the way to go. It handles trash (aluminum/iron) better than most machines. I run the 800 first and clean up with the tesoro. I normally run my U-max on old 18th century sites and dig a 1/4 of the trash. If you take the time to hone your disc settings you will be a very happy detector. (or I could come down to the warm weather and show you HaHa) If you have any questions get Rich to give you my number and give me a shout. Oh I have to throw in these pics. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F350Platinum Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 29 minutes ago, dogodog said: Thanks 350, You won't be disappointed with a low Khz Tesoro machine. The Disc is second to none. I love my 800, But if I want to focus on silver its the way to go. It handles trash (aluminum/iron) better than most machines. I run the 800 first and clean up with the tesoro. I normally run my U-max on old 18th century sites and dig a 1/4 of the trash. If you take the time to hone your disc settings you will be a very happy detector. (or I could come down to the warm weather and show you HaHa) If you have any questions get Rich to give you my number and give me a shout. Oh I have to throw in these pics. I'm outta likes for today, being snowed in sucks. ? Just sitting around liking stuff, and trying to think of something interesting to post. ? Ya hadda show the Roosevelts, huh. ? Dunno what I'm doing wrong, all I ever get are mercs. ? I've got one Walker Half, 3 Washington quarters, one seated dime, a Trime and a half, and 8 pieces of Spanish silver. Not bad for a first year I guess. Heck I didn't even get silver out of the river, it's supposed to be the easiest. I have got gold and silver rings from the beach and campgrounds tho. Keeping my wife happy, yours is a saint too. ? I guess we all have something that is elusive. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogodog Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 Yup mines a trime!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valens Legacy Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 5 hours ago, dogodog said: Yup mines a trime!!!!!!!!!!! I can send you one of mine if need be, or you can come here and dig your own. A church I go to have come up with several for me, and I think there are more to be found. Very nice half on your last hunt, one of these days I will get one of those. Good luck on your next hunt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCtoad Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Nice! I love seeing finds with the old tesoro analogs. I may have to look for a five pin big concentric for my mojave. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogodog Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 Thanks NC, Check out flea bay, they still had 2 left. Separation is as good as the 8 inch and great depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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