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jkress
02-26-2012, 08:42 PM
I wasn't planning on detecting this afternoon, but around 2:30 I noticed how much snow had melted
in my backyard. Checked the ground and it was mostly thawed. :happydance01:

Grabbed my gear and headed to the park a couple blocks from my house. I really didn't expect much
from this late afternoon hunt, but several keepers ended up in my pocket before I called it a day.

The IH came out of the same hole with 3 Wheat cents. They were dated 1918, 1919 and 1920.
http://homepage.mac.com/j.kress/AmericanDetectorist2012/pictures/picture-11.jpg

The 1947 Roosevelt keeps my streak going at 7 for 7. thumbsup01

Tony Two-Cent
02-26-2012, 08:55 PM
Looks like a great afternoon hunt to me, Joe! :yes:

I'm glad your snow melted and the ground was soft. (It got up to 57 here today!) How fortunate that you have a park only a couple of blocks from your house that can still produce old coins like that! That is a lot of wheat cents for a short afternoon hunt! Very cool that you were able to pull 3 old wheats and an Indian Head from the same hole! :happydance01:

Good job on keeping your silver streak alive too! :clapping:

angellionel
02-26-2012, 11:41 PM
We need to take advantage of every opportunity. lol Nice hit on those wheats. the IH is a good looking one. The soil there is really kind to them. :yes:

CODY
02-26-2012, 11:45 PM
Very nice finds! :perfect10: Congrats, glad you were able to get out! HH |:cheering:

dave in iowa
02-26-2012, 11:59 PM
great day Joe . ichtin to get out ,,,,, |:cheering:

Ill Digger
02-27-2012, 01:21 AM
Thats some serious detectin' Joe! :shocked04:
You piled up some sweet finds in short order!! :yes: thumbsup01
Congrats! :grin:
You know how much I like tokens :drool: Thats a interesting one.
:confused: Whats it good for..a half cent twards your electric bill? :dontknow: lol

POKIE73
02-27-2012, 07:26 AM
nice mixed bag of finds even a little silver mixed in i also like the token it is nice to find the unusal sometimes dennis

coinhunter
02-27-2012, 07:37 AM
Sweet !!

aloldstuff
02-27-2012, 09:07 AM
Joe, nice spill, 3 early wheats with a plus IH. Nice rosie also and nice decission on getting out.

Epi-hunter
02-27-2012, 11:38 AM
Congrats on the silver and all the beautiful coppers :happydance01: And I've been behind in posting lately but also contratulations on all your barbers and other old silver coins that you have been digging up recently :perfect10:

Hope you can continue to get out. |:cheering:

starman2
02-27-2012, 02:35 PM
:perfect10:! WTG!! Nice finds! Pretty good for a late afternoon hunt |:cheering:! Congrats!

MassDirtFisher
02-27-2012, 05:04 PM
Congrats on a great pile of coins!! Happy Hunting!!

Cheap Thrills
02-27-2012, 06:04 PM
A lovely picture for sure .

two_bit_digger
02-27-2012, 07:01 PM
Sweet finds....that IH is in very nice shape. I like the &quot:grin:ubuque Electric Company token...it looks like the old transit tokens from around here. My wild guess is that it's an electric trolley token. But how do you take 1/2 a ride?? :thinkingabout: lol

Tony Two-Cent
02-27-2012, 07:14 PM
I like the &quot:grin:ubuque Electric Company token...it looks like the old transit tokens from around here. My wild guess is that it's an electric trolley token. But how do you take 1/2 a ride?? :thinkingabout: lol


I hadn't thought of that, but I bet you're right. It reminds me of this token I found recently. I'm guessing it's similar to a one-way bus or train ticket, it'll get you there but not bring you back. You would need another one for the return trip.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb174/dubbl-t/Metal%20Detecting/Token-B.jpg

jkress
02-27-2012, 07:29 PM
Thanks everyone. :) I appreciate it. :yes:



I like the &quot:grin:ubuque Electric Company token...it looks like the old transit tokens from around here. My wild guess is that it's an electric trolley token. But how do you take 1/2 a ride?? :thinkingabout: lol

Yes, it is a trolley/bus token. I have found several of these around town. The park I was hunting was once serviced by the trolley.

milco
02-28-2012, 08:30 AM
Nice finds, way to take advantage of the afternoon and the mild weather!

mike l
02-28-2012, 11:53 PM
Thats a nice IH, and congrats on the Rosie and wheats too :beerbuddy:

coop
02-29-2012, 05:46 PM
Nice haul thumbsup01

JTGOLD
02-29-2012, 08:32 PM
great hunt and nice finds,wtg.

Fire Fighter 43
03-01-2012, 09:59 PM
Nice hunt Joe congrats on another silver |:cheering: