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Living here in Kentucky- I am a big fan of U.K. Basketball :cheering: (need dark blue pom-poms) lol Yesterday I found this 1948-49 Dixie Ice Cream U.K. basketball schedule about 8 deep! I knew these were special years for U.K. because my buddy Dave (Hillbilly Dave on here), found one near the...

I found this site while driving to one of my favorite old parks (lake and ducks-great view) There's a sign in the yard stating that it was built in 1853, so I got the nerve up to ask permission. He was quite intimidating staring me down from the top step with a what the hell do you want kind of...

I went hunting with my friend Kevin for a few hours yesterday at this unbelievable site- just look at the pic! The grass/landscaping was so nice I was surprised I got a yes to hunt it in the first place. I just found the place last week, took advantage of the phone number on a sign in the yard...

I found this coin/token today at a mansion built in early 1800's right in middle of downtown Lexington... It was next to a huge tree I'm talking a HUGE tree (where I imagined people catching some shade back in the day). It was on top of root at only about 2deep. VDI on my V3i was 52/53, so I...

I found this about 100 ft from the 1838o seated dime I found the other day! About 4 down at VDI of the typical early cent 68/70/72 :happydance01: It's in pretty bad condition, but I'm happy to at least tell what it is & it's a first :) The ONLY thing I could see on the obverse was the date...

I experimented last night (with some really old grungy Jefferson nickels first) using ketchup, barb-b-que sauce and Braggs liquid aminos. I was going to take Aloldstuff's advice, but I was out of worcester sauce lol and here are my results: I liked the result of the Bragg's best, so I soaked...

This morning I went to an old church dating back to the late 1700's I've been hunting for about 2 years. It's right around the corner from where I live- nice and convenient :yes: Last week a woman who works at the office came out to see what I'd found (old rosette and 1949 rosie). She was...

My dad's friend owns a house built in 1920 and invited me over to hunt. It was a great day, I found 4 silver coins- 3 Mercs and a Washington and then his neighbor came out to invite me over to her yard. She said she was thinking about buying her 8 yr old boy a metal detector and that I could...

This past month my friends and I have been hunting an old church camp established in early 1890's. The people who run this place are so friendly and enjoyed seeing our finds- said that Missy, Bill & I can visit anytime :) A couple weeks ago we hunted under this pavillion (they suggested...

This is the reason I hunt... the MYSTERY.... of an old site... :happydance01: My friends own some property on Kentucky River and invited me to hunt a site with only chimney and foundation remnants. They have no history on the site or owner. Was happy to pull this out of the earth ... in the...

I dug this US belt plate in the front yard of a house built in 1867 (plus all other items pictured). The owner and I have common interest in arrowhead hunting and shared our collections last week. We've been talking a lot and I really like him. I even gave him a dandy cloak button with intricate...

Historically this place was built in 1876, but old log cabin behind was late 1700's... gone and concreted over to build a garden center... crying01 but there was habitation there before 1876 is what I'm trying to say :) FRONT BACK

I forgot to take my camera with me- the place is beautiful and secretive in our community. Rich in history- 2 roads are named after this place... I will take my camera when I go back! 5 silvers! Mercs are 1917,1941D& 1944. The '48 washington and '44 merc were silver spill And 5 foreign coins...

Found this in my mom's front yard yesterday and did this number :confused: until I could Google it :) Suomen Tasavalta is the republic of Finland. I like how they spell penni with an I. It's such a 'cute' little coin lol Me and my vivid imagination was hoping it was from a civilization that no...

Oh how I love thee silver... :smitten: Took advantage of a For Rent sign in the yard of house built in 1931 and got an okay from the landlord. Found the 1939 Walker and 1949 Washington around two feet apart about 4 deep. I dug the 925 Thailand silver ring at an old city park-nope not a real...

Yay :happydance01: it's so fun to find firsts! Here's my first V nickel 1891, one of less mintage I'll brag on Dave he found 1897 IH & 1888 IH and 1900 V nickel too :clapping: All 4 of our old coins were found w/in 10 ft of the big tree next to him. Hunted this house built...

Found this yesterday and can't figure it out. A book marker for a bible crossed my mind but it's awful thick for that :dontknow: it was only about 3 deep, but it's obviously very old... I found it at James Lane Allen's estate. It would be neat to link it to him. Maybe a money clip?

Found a 1906 IH and clay marble for my collection. The token with eagle was exciting, it's pretty cool looking. Then disappointed to see the 'No Cash Value' on reverse :huh: The cameo/saint thing-a ma-jiggy really made my day! Not sure what it is- will post in What is it? section w/ more...

I took a copy of Sept 2010 Western& Eastern Treasures to the gym w/me yesterday. I layed it down, upside-down, and when I went to pick it back up I was shocked to see Hillbilly Dave smiling up at me! My mom got to finally see who I've been talking about these past few weeks. We've been hunting...

Went to a city park with Missy and Bill and found this ring on Saturday - it has 30 little 'diamonds'! <: Gonna get it tested tomorrow night at our local club. It just seems 'too well-made to be fake', as my hubby says. Even if it is cz, I am happy, I'll wear this one... What a rush! lol And I...