Some Recent Finds From Several Trips - Nothing Earth Shattering

[Zincoln]

Have been trying to get out between some seasonably abnormal snow events in western Oregon the last 10 days. 

First, hit the beaches of the Columbia River not too far out of downtown Portland.  Jewelry hunting was largely a bust, but I wanted to check all the black sand piled up from wave action, and satisfied my curiosity.  3 pans, 2 colors, and a dime in one pan not shown (How on earth in the millions of yards of sand up and down that 5 mile stretch did I pull a dime in a pan when i only found about 50 coins all day with the detector).  Not enough to bother with....but there is gold underfoot!

Next, hit an old park that has been incredibly stingy to me.  I find plenty of good old stuff in our area, but this park has been well hunted and rarely gives up old coins.  I used the Deus Hot program, and swapped in the Deep program checking targets, and found several whispers at 7-8 inches that have been waiting there a long time...and that countless detectors have passed over.  

Hit is twice more with modified programs that should have given me some additional depth and/or sensitivity to deep targets...and nuttin' in terms of old coins.  One lonely vintage silver earing to show which was only 2-3 inches down.  Bouncy signal probably resulted in it being undug.

My buddy in our uncommon snow, taking the high ground to peer through the windows, and make sure she isn't left behind.

Nothing that get's one too excited, but keeps me motivated to get out and dig a hole!

Happy hunting!

Brian

 

[GB_Amateur]

If that Lincoln on the right is a 1912-S (I can't quite make out the mintmark), I'm envious!  Even a 12-D is a ~10 million mintage coin. What's the date+mm on the Buffie?

Looks like your perseverance (in the tough weather) paid off from an enjoyment/satisfaction standpoint, at least.  And your dog seems to downright enjoy the snowy ground.  😁

[Elbert]

Nice hunt Brian and good-looking Shepard.

[Zincoln]

Thx El. Dab of husky a few gens back....and man does she love the snow.   Miss seeing you down for the NV hunts.  I've been AWOL the last few.

Brian

 

[Zincoln]

7 minutes ago, GB_Amateur said:

If that Lincoln on the right is a 1912-S (I can't quite make out the mintmark), I'm envious!  Even a 12-D is a ~10 million mintage coin. What's the date+mm on the Buffie?

Looks like your perseverance (in the tough weather) paid off from an enjoyment/satisfaction standpoint, at least.  And your dog seems to downright enjoy the snowy ground.  😁

Yes, GB, the 12s and 13s were good years.  Founds several of each here on the left coast.  Buff is a 16s, and a shame it's roached.  Founds a 13s type 2 several years ago in about the same shape.  Tons of details when lost, but not so pretty now.

[OregonGregg]

Glad to see you getting out and finding stuff....i'm envious. Over here on the Eastern side of the state, still fighting winter. Seems to be taking longer for Spring to get here this year than past years.

[JCR]

All very nice.

[Valens Legacy]

Very good hunt and if you get tired of detecting you also get to pan for gold.

That is a great time.

Good luck on your next hunt.

[CPT_GhostLight]

Well congrats on the Barber, Buffie, IHP, Wheaties, and the Silver & Gold! It looks like some great hunts to me, Zincoln, specailly this time of year. Well done!

[Zincoln]

20 hours ago, OregonGregg said:

Glad to see you getting out and finding stuff....i'm envious. Over here on the Eastern side of the state, still fighting winter. Seems to be taking longer for Spring to get here this year than past years.

This morning it's mid 20s over here Gregg.  Turn on that heater over east so you and I can go turn over some sod!