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I went out today looking for an old farm house to hunt. It took a couple of hours, but I finally found a house with somebody home and thankfully they said yes. My first three finds were 3 1800s Illinois Central Railroad buttons. All found within a 3' radius. after those I hunted for about a...

I went out this morning with my friend Tim to hit a few parks. At first the ground was pretty soggy, not that it mattered because we found absolutely nothing in the parks. About 2 oclock we decided that the ground dried enough to try a little door knocking. Our first couple of houses said no...

Not much to show, but it's probably going to be a while before I get out again. My first find of the year was a 1926 buff that I dug just before the freeze. My second was a 1903 V nickel that I chiseled out of the ground in a wooded area that I hunted yesterday. .

We don't find quite as cool stuff here in Illinois as you do out east.

The back of this Indian was up against the face of the V. I thought about cleaning the V more, but decided to leave it as is.

:frozen:No, Not Yet!:frozen:

I got out today with my friend Tim to do a little door knocking. We found a small rural town neither of us has been to before. The first house we stopped at gave us a very friendly yes. After about 15 minutes, I got a 12-36 at 7 inches. I dug the plug and pulled out an 1906 Indian. Ok, great...

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I got out today for most of the day. Another tough outing, but I did manage a few good finds. The first house I hit I dug a 1956 Rosie The next couple of house only produced a few wheats. The next house was a little better. I dug an 1892 Indian, a sterling Spider ring and a thimble. The last...

I dug these at an 1800s farm house today. Obviously, the first item is some kind of scissors, but I've never seen any like these before. Any idea what they are? I also dug a flat button. I have no idea if it's old. I know some of you guys are button experts. What do you think?

Yesterday, I met up with Tony Two-Cent for a little hunting. We started out at an old school site and found nothing more than a wheatie or two. We decided it was time for a little doorknocking. One of the first house we stopped at was an 1839 home. We got a polite no because the owner said he...

hey Dave, I had a great time yesterday. Couldn't have asked for a better day. And your welcome, If I hadn't got that two indian scouting party out of the way, you might never have captured the rest of the tribe. LOL That ring cleaned up nice too.:congrats: Here are my two plus a green wheat

I was finaly able to get out for a few hunts this week. Last Saturday, Alec and i got out for a few hours. Alec dug an old Illinois tax token and I dug a 1928 Buffalo. Fast forward to Friday. I stopped after work and did one house, one Good house. I dug a 1944 Washington, 1946 Rosie, 1945 Merc...

Last week, I met up with Daddy Digger for a four day hunt. We hunted Northern Illinios Wednesday & Friday, but Thursday we had to travel into Wisconsin to avoid all the rain we were getting here in Illinois. I struggled to find silver, but I had a pretty decent week over all. I was able to...

A couple of weeks ago I hit a couple of houses and had pretty good luck. Saturday, I dug a 42 Washington, a 41 Merc, a 57 Rosie and a 1907 Indian. Sunday, I dug a 44 Merc and a 1934 Wasnington.

I drove up to Wisconsin Saturday with my friend Bernie. Once the rain stopped, we ended up hunting 4 houses. I was able to get one Coin from each house.(not counting wheats). The first house gave up a 1928 merc and a trade token, the second house gave me a 1907-O Barber dime. We moved to...

I was invited by my friend Tom "Hiluxyota" to meet him at his river of dreams today. We hunted for a few hours and I struggled with the ATPro. After swinging the e-trac for so long, I was lost using the Pro. But, I did manage a nice 14K gold ring and 3 wheats. I also found a turn of the century...

Last Saturday I got out for a few hours and dug an 1893 Indian, an 1891 V nickel and 1896 Barber dime. I stopped and did one house Wednesday after work and dug a 1943 Walker Half Dollar. Today i was out most of the day and dug two mercs, a 1942 & 1944. I followed that with 1911 Barber dime, an...

Alec and I met up with Daddy Digger Sunday. The conditions weren't to bad. Although it was pretty hot, the area had some good rain lately and the ground was still moist. I'll Let Dave tell his story, "Spoiler" He dug the oldest coin of the day! We stopped at several houses during the course of...

Hey everyone. Sorry i haven't been posting much lately, just been really busy lately! I did manage to get out today. I hunted several hours and came home with 3 Keepers, all from one yard. First was a 1902 Indian, then a sterling ring and finished off with a 1903 Indian.