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05-14-2007, 02:21 AM
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My First Large Cent!
I went out to a park just south of the river on Saturday that I have only hunted once before. I was looking at an early map of Des Moines from 1875, and this was the only park shown. This time I hunted in a more secluded spot that overlooks the river, and boy did it pay off. I only found 6 coins total, but two were definitely keepers.
The first coin I dug was a 1900 IH cent 10 feet from where I parked. About a half hour later I turned over a 5" plug, and near the bottom of the plug was the edge of a very large coin. It turned out to be an 1847 Large Cent! This is the oldest coin I have ever found.  I also picked up what appears to be a gold chain. I can't tell if it's gold for sure, but it is heavy and it looks nice.
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05-14-2007, 10:41 AM
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Sweet old coins!
Very nice finds!
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05-14-2007, 03:07 PM
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Congrats! I've been hunting for 6 years and haven't found one!
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05-14-2007, 05:56 PM
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Wow, you did great.. bet that spot will turn up some more nice finds....
Tom
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COIN COUNTER 2007 Pennies:................1117 Nickels:...................176 I H Nickel....................1 Silver Dimes..............40 Dimes:......................345 Silver Quarters...........9 Quarters:.................273 Silver Half Dollars:.....4 Washington Dollar...38 Silver Peace Dollar.....1 SACAGAWEA DOL.......1 Total Coins:...........1994
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05-14-2007, 07:34 PM
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Congrats. Looks very nice.
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05-14-2007, 07:49 PM
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gold is good
...an easy check for gold or gold plate is the magnet test. hang the necklace and see if a strong magnet will make it move. if it does it is gold plate. gold plated or solid... Gold Is GOLD!!!!! and it sure is pretty
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05-14-2007, 07:53 PM
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Great find! I love finding large cents!
 -Bill
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05-14-2007, 08:17 PM
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way to go
if you ever get to Dubuque give me a jingle, would enjoy a hunt and maybe helpful hints
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