Believe it or Not a Franklin First for Me!!!

[Lil Worm6]

Congrats on Big Ben!!!

 

[Skippy SH13]

Skippy, we still have to figure out how to link up with all of you ring finds. RainorShine indicated that you two have talked...would love to figure out a hunt one day. You get me on the Yella and I will give you the ring spoon to make up for your loss

Really, it's just about knowing where to look. For example, yesterday, I was searching google maps for a new place to detect. I found a community pool house that had a volleyball court next to it. But the court/pool were visible from a main road. I figured that would not likely be a place for many people to detect, because 1) it was a small area, and 2) they'd think it was hit all the time.

I pulled into the small parking lot (8 spots), and got out and walked the 20 yards to the volleyball court. In the first 10 targets, in this order:
Penny
Junk Ring
Junk Ring
Junk Ring
Junk Ring
Junk Ring
Junk Ring
Silver Ring
Dime
Pop top

It just made me laugh! I almost went home after that (I'd detected for no more than 15 minutes at that point, going around the volleyball court once), but decided to work another round outward (found a couple bucks in change) and the field next to it, and try some heavily hit areas I usually visit in the summer. I pulled a couple of bucks more in clad, but no more rings. 90% of ring finding is getting in a location where you can put yourself over the top of them.

Sometimes it works, sometimes it's a bust. But consistency in looking is the key. For example, I got fortunate, yesterday in finding that location that clearly hadn't been hit in a while (they were all in an inch of the surface). But the other hotspot locations I visited were completely dry. I try to hit one "new" spot each time out, and then revisit others. it pays off in the long run.

In the summer, I have a "round" I do once a week. it takes 45 minutes in that park, but over the 16-20 weeks/times I visit, I pull about 6-10 rings. It's worth it. Can I guarantee I'll find one? nope. but a 30% shot isn't bad. :0)

Skippy

 

[NC7011]

Congrats.

 

[Buellride]

Your still running that hot steak Paul and I'm loving it. Congrats on getting that White Whale with the Franklin Half. The Sterling Spoon Ring is also a very neat find. Keep the finds coming. Trapper

Thank you Trapper! Trying to get to a goal of 100 silver coins by October...

NICE !!!! I've never found a Franklin either...in 36 years of detecting. Have found everything around it but still waiting for a Franklin.

You will find one! Positive thoughts flowing your way

Congrats on a great find. I’m sure seeing big silver had your heart pounding! Keep up the good work.

Will do sir!

 

[Buellride]

Congrats on Big Ben!!!

Thank you!

Really, it's just about knowing where to look. For example, yesterday, I was searching google maps for a new place to detect. I found a community pool house that had a volleyball court next to it. But the court/pool were visible from a main road. I figured that would not likely be a place for many people to detect, because 1) it was a small area, and 2) they'd think it was hit all the time.

I pulled into the small parking lot (8 spots), and got out and walked the 20 yards to the volleyball court. In the first 10 targets, in this order:
Penny
Junk Ring
Junk Ring
Junk Ring
Junk Ring
Junk Ring
Junk Ring
Silver Ring
Dime
Pop top

It just made me laugh! I almost went home after that (I'd detected for no more than 15 minutes at that point, going around the volleyball court once), but decided to work another round outward (found a couple bucks in change) and the field next to it, and try some heavily hit areas I usually visit in the summer. I pulled a couple of bucks more in clad, but no more rings. 90% of ring finding is getting in a location where you can put yourself over the top of them.

Sometimes it works, sometimes it's a bust. But consistency in looking is the key. For example, I got fortunate, yesterday in finding that location that clearly hadn't been hit in a while (they were all in an inch of the surface). But the other hotspot locations I visited were completely dry. I try to hit one "new" spot each time out, and then revisit others. it pays off in the long run.

In the summer, I have a "round" I do once a week. it takes 45 minutes in that park, but over the 16-20 weeks/times I visit, I pull about 6-10 rings. It's worth it. Can I guarantee I'll find one? nope. but a 30% shot isn't bad. :0)

Skippy

Makes sense Skippy... Persistence pays off. I normally don't hit the same locations over and over. And I am more of a coin shooter than jewelry hunter. Impressive nonetheless

Congrats.

TY

 

[Waveoff]

Congrats on the great finds! A silver spoon ring and Big Ben are still on my bucket list.

 

[Vermonster]

Nice! Still on my bucket list...….

 

[DIGGER27]

Nice!
Love it when a bucket list gets shorter.

 

[Chipk]

Sweeeeeet Franklin.

Here’s the one I found in a coin roll yesterday. Also found 2 40% Kennedy’s and 2 No FG Kennedy’s too.

By the way I cleaned up the Franky by merely rubbing baking soda on a WET coin with my fingers for about 30 seconds. Amazing how that cleans silver coins.

 

[Washingtonian]

I found a 1909 Barber half 3 inches down in a sidewalk strip in Seattle in December. Sometimes these kinds of things are just baffling.

 

[bibelot]

really nice hunt. I remember as a kid, we use to cut spoon handles to make rings, I've never found one though. The sterling silverware wasn't all that rare back then.

 

[ChrisnAmanda1]

Congrats on the Franklin! ! A bucket lister for me! Ive dug up an Ike dollar and it wasnt but 3" deep... but that's about it so far....... I don't know how anyone could have missed it.... oh well... *one day* I'll dig Up a Franklin lol. Very cool finds!

 

[Wolf-Dog]

Congrats on a beautiful Franklin half!

 

[pan4au]

Congrats Buellride, I just recently found my 1st Ben also..