Full Metal Digger
11-22-2014, 06:24 PM
Hey diggers,
I didn't think I was going to be able to get out today but I got my honey-do list done early and the rain had not started yet. I went to an old park here in my hometown. It's not even a city block in size but it dates back to about 1905. Of course, it has been detected to death over the years. The only coins I ever find are usually masked by iron (there is hardly any trash in this park).
I spent an hour and a half and found some modern coins and 3 good keeps. The first good keeper rang up 12-34 at 9 inches deep but wouldn't lock on. Lots of iron all around it so I dug mostly on a whim. What a great feeling it is when you scoop the dirt out of the hole for an iffy signal and your probe starts chirping! I was very happy to see a 1909-O barber dime! That's the 5th silver I have gotten out of there in 4 years!
Later, I got a 10-32 at 10 inches and thought it sounded like an Indian head cent. It's really toasted though and I can't tell if it's 1862, '82, or '92!
About 30 feet away I got a solid 10-34 at 7 inches and popped out a nice 8-sided token. When I got it home and cleaned up I was very happy to see it was for a hotel! Here's what I found from a 1913 newspaper story:
The Eagle Saloon is conducted by Mr. Robert Schmidt and is also known as the first and last chance saloon because of its location. It is at the extreme eastern end of Main street and all farmers and others from that direction must pass his place of business going and coming. Mr. Schmidt has been in business for the past 15 years, and has one of the most up-to-date saloons in the city. He handles Western Beer and all the leading brands of bottled beer. He also carries a fine line of cigars and the leading brands of whiskey and wines.
Here is some pics. Thanks for looking and HH! Dave.
I didn't think I was going to be able to get out today but I got my honey-do list done early and the rain had not started yet. I went to an old park here in my hometown. It's not even a city block in size but it dates back to about 1905. Of course, it has been detected to death over the years. The only coins I ever find are usually masked by iron (there is hardly any trash in this park).
I spent an hour and a half and found some modern coins and 3 good keeps. The first good keeper rang up 12-34 at 9 inches deep but wouldn't lock on. Lots of iron all around it so I dug mostly on a whim. What a great feeling it is when you scoop the dirt out of the hole for an iffy signal and your probe starts chirping! I was very happy to see a 1909-O barber dime! That's the 5th silver I have gotten out of there in 4 years!
Later, I got a 10-32 at 10 inches and thought it sounded like an Indian head cent. It's really toasted though and I can't tell if it's 1862, '82, or '92!
About 30 feet away I got a solid 10-34 at 7 inches and popped out a nice 8-sided token. When I got it home and cleaned up I was very happy to see it was for a hotel! Here's what I found from a 1913 newspaper story:
The Eagle Saloon is conducted by Mr. Robert Schmidt and is also known as the first and last chance saloon because of its location. It is at the extreme eastern end of Main street and all farmers and others from that direction must pass his place of business going and coming. Mr. Schmidt has been in business for the past 15 years, and has one of the most up-to-date saloons in the city. He handles Western Beer and all the leading brands of bottled beer. He also carries a fine line of cigars and the leading brands of whiskey and wines.
Here is some pics. Thanks for looking and HH! Dave.