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I would like to share a few more metal detector finds from over the years.
Canada, one cent, 1899
Canada, ten cents, 1909
Canada, five cents, 1898
Canada, five cents, 1917
Canada, five cents, 1903
I detected a yard where an old house was torn down years back and there were old foreign coins buried all over the yard. I always wondered if some kids got into their parents coin collection and had a little fun.
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I'm sure they did and thanks to them you had a great fine!!!!
Very nice coins, Thanks for Sharing. Love them!!!!
Thank you very much ttomtucker, BELLIN68 & bratjdd for the love and nice comments. I will post a few more when I can.
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