How does it look
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SoOregonMd
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diggin4clad
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In my neck of the woods it generally comes out of the ground looking just like the day it was dropped.
wvdave107
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I've only found 3 pieces, 2 dimes and a quarter. All 3 were as shinny as the day they were dropped. I'm not an expert by any means, but I would assume it would have a lot to do with soil makeup and/ or moisture conditions...
Jamflicker
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Sometimes looks like it was dropped yesterday, other times it's grey or black from tarnish.
WildDigger
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Depends on the ground. Sometimes it has dirt and mud caked to it. Sometimes it pops out clean like it just came from the bank. You will begin to pay attention to minor details of a coin to see if it was dug or not.
hoser
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IMHO there is nothing more pretty than seeing the rim of a silver coin in dark soil. It always excites me to see that. I think I have only found two silvers that were dark. One of those was in the water.
jerrycoastalnc
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I've seen silver come out of the ground shiny, if lost a long time they may be gray. If lost in a low area that gets alot of water they may be black or a blueish or purple. Seen a few that still have the mint luster. HH Jerry
As stated depends on the ground and the minerals. Most silver looking in most ground conditions. Others grey to black. In the water blue grey to black. Mostly black and crusty in salt and inland lakes. Great lakes are the kindest water it seems.
Scooterjim
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I've only found 3 but they looked like treasure in the dirt,instantly recognized as silver
Dewsweeper894
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