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New Member
United States
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Hey everyone, I am on vacation in Gettysburg and decided to hit up the banks for Half Dollars today..Was able to snag around $50 dollars worth total. Only thing of note was a 1978 Proof coin..Its in ok condition, has a few scratches and thats it.. Was a little bummed there was no silver. I have a another $30 or so to pick up tomorrow from another bank. Hopefully some silver there.
On a side note, there s an antique shop here that has 2 roles of silver dimes for $65 each, will be picking those up tomorrow :)..
Thanks for looking! -Alan
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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at 65 each you're getting about 20 bucks off. nice work man.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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These days $65 for a roll of silver dimes is a steal. It seems like just yesterday that I was wincing to pay that much for a roll of dimes. LOL!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You're in my neck of the woods now. I don't hit the banks, but I do a little metal detecting over there. Nice find at the antique shop...it's funny because as locals, we tend to stay away due to all the tourists. I had just told my daughter I should be checking out the antique shops in hopes that they don't stay abreast of the silver prices..guess I was right.
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Valued Member
United States
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I live in Western PA, but take at least one trip to Gettysburg every year. If you can, take a side trip down Route 30 (west) to Fayetteville. There is an antique shop I stop at on my home each time I'm there. It's run by a very nice guy, and his coin prices are reasonable, though don't let his sticker prices scare you off. As soon as you show interest, the price always drops. The place is called "The Collector's Dream".
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Valued Member
United States
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well for $50, a proof is nice so don't feel bad. just did a box of $500 and only got one silver
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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That's why I go to antiques stores. The other day, I found 3 Englehard 10 ounce bars for $30 each. Yup, I said EACH. Thought I'd died and went to heaven. Wish I hadn't sold them when silver hit $18 and ounce.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I found 3 Englehard 10 ounce bars for $30 each I hate you the most right now. Quote:
Wish I hadn't sold them when silver hit $18 and ounce Oh, nevermind. :D |
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New Member
 United States
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Hey everyone, just picked up the other $60 in halfs from the other bank..nada..I believe they were searched too because there was a whole roll of 1971, 1972 and 1974s..and one coin had a big X through it :(..oh well..exchanged them for $60 in dimes haha..Ill see if I have time to check out that coin store!
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New Member
United States
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Well, just found a 1963 silver dime in that $60 worth of dimes I got..Pretty happy about that!
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
3692 Posts |
It was hovering around $18 for lso ong, so don't feel so bad.
I thought this thread was going to be about metal detecting at Gettysburg, which I'm sure a lot of people have tried before. I've been there once. I wish I had more liberty to roam around - was with a tour group.
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New Member
United States
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I wish I could hunt here! I would love to do that..but nobody can on any parts parts of the battlefield I dont think
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Although I've never been there (I wish I could), I'm pretty sure metal detecting out there would not be allowed...and rightfully so. Gettysburg is hallowed ground. The blood spilled there is of far more significance than any metal trinket that might be out there.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You can still Metal Detect on private ground in Gettysburg.We have permission on 3 or 4 properties, but finds are still pretty rare.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would love to visit back there someday! I live in Nevada so I think it's gonna be a while!  |
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United States
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Although I've never been there (I wish I could), I'm pretty sure metal detecting out there would not be allowed...and rightfully so. Gettysburg is hallowed ground. The blood spilled there is of far more significance than any metal trinket that might be out there. Do your research and you will find that there are probably many battlefield areas and non-battlefield areas where the troops camped that are private property and which can be searched with permission. |
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