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    Hot Time In The Field!

    Went out today for a short hunt it seems as Spring is turning into Summer here in Ohio as it got into the upper 80’s. Went to a field that is still open to us not fertilized or planted as of yet. Went to a different spot and while there were not a lot of signals at least I was getting some high tones. Dug a buckle, some spoon partifacts and three fired round balls, some assorted field finds as you can see.



    My first coin find was a super toasty 1884 V-Nickel that was reading 12-10 on the CTX, bit low but not unusual for an older nickel, but a good consistent tone.





    My next find was a flat button with gilt on the back. Back mark says “Warranted Superior, John Dean London. I have not been able to find out anything on this maker I found one source that said 1810-1830 on the button but they gave no citation for that dating.



    My final good find was a 1919 Wheat which was along side a massive nail. I first got the nail and I knew that was not what was giving that small high tone and once I cleared it out I found the Wheatie. A good example, always believe the tone and not you’re “lying eyes”!



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    Quote Originally Posted by Bell-Two View Post
    A good example, always believe the tone and not you’re “lying eyes”!
    Yep. Good tip Tony!
    You always seem to do well in the fields of Ohio!
    And you found some more nice keepers again!
    Congrats!
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    Nice bunch of finds there Tony.

    That button looks sweet!!
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    Tony, congrats on the V and for being smart enough to know that the wheatie was hiding on you. We've had a couple of days here in the eighties and it felt hot. We had a brutal winter here and I'm hoping that the summer isn't brutal also.
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    As Al said, we are just getting over winter, I don't want to hear upper 80s ...and as Tim agreed, the tone is the thing. I just look at VDI to see if I'm in the right ball park.
    V nickels seem to be rare, and date-able ones, from the 1880s, ...now that's a sweet find! Nice job Tony!
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    Nice hunt Tony, hope you stayed hydrated and gratz on the coins
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    Nice Tony, you have it going on this year
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    I was wondering if you had a chance to see my John Dean button post. I have not been able to find out very much about it. Thanks, deldave

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    yes Tony , you and Diane have been tearing it up this year the small "partifact" with the hole is an interesting piece !!
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    Nice going once again Tony . Great detecting and great photography .You really have to know your camera to do stuff like making that reverse of that V nickel to show up .Bravo !

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