Got permission at 10 houses today!

[Full Metal Digger]

Hey Diggers,
Today I met up with Digger Don. This was my first outing since my return from CT. All told, we got permissions at 10 different houses all ranging in date from 1880s to 1910s. I ended up with 8 silver coins, 4 indian head cents (including a key date 1871), 3 buffalo nickels, and can you believe 50 wheat cents! Here is some pics. Thanks for looking and HH, Dave.

[Digger_O'Dell]

Very nice, I like that pendant!10 yards? Sounds like your trying to clean out the whole town a block at a time! :lol:

[Digger Don]

:wow: DAVE, You had an awesome day today. Holy Crap, 50 wheats :wow: ( I dug 12 )

Congrats 0n the "71" Indian and all the other coins, tokens & relics you dug today.
I had a blast today, let's start planning the next hunt!!

[OxShoeDrew]

That's an AMAZING day Dave! Do you use a cell phone camera for your pics? They are so clear and crisp! Congrats on a monumental day!

[Digger_O'Dell]

Just looked up the 1871 IH. what does the back look like? There's 2 varieties, shallow and bold N in "cent". The shallow variety is worth almost double.

[Full Metal Digger]

Just looked up the 1871 IH. what does the back look like? There's 2 varieties, shallow and bold N in "cent". The shallow variety is worth almost double.

The back of the coin is very worn. This particular IHC is not the typical Illinois "greenie" we usually get. I don't know if these pics give the detail you need but it's the best I could get.

[aloldstuff]

Some great digging. One of my goals this year is to finally get my 1000th wheat, so that means more door knocking. Getting 10 permissions in one day is outstanding. Congrats on all those silvers and wheat's .....:thumbsup02:

[Digger_O'Dell]

The back of the coin is very worn. This particular IHC is not the typical Illinois "greenie" we usually get. I don't know if these pics give the detail you need but it's the best I could get.

Looks like the bold N. Here's the link:
http://www.usacoinbook.com/coins/290/small-cents/indian-head-cent/1871-P/shallow-n/

[Full Metal Digger]

Good catch DoD! The Trumpet serifs on the letter "E" gives it away. The coin almost looks like it was burned or corroded from contact with coal dust.

[wisconsin digger]

Wowza, that is a hoard of coins. I dont recall even back in the day ever finding 50 wheats. Great silver count as well. I went out yesterday AND DID NOT EVEN FIND 1 WHEAT. Nice job guys. WD

[Tony Two-Cent]

Congrats on the terrific day of detecting, Dave! FIFTY wheat cents in one day, wow! You must have been wore out at the end of that day.

Lots of really nice finds, but that 1871 Indian Head takes the prize. Very scarce coin and the date on yours is very clear, no question that it's 1871. That one is still on my bucket list for Indian Heads.

:congrats:

[del]

Fifty Wheats!!!! My gosh Dave that alone is an outstanding number then add the silver tokens , the semi key indian :shocked05:impressive day to say the least my friend :notworthy::notworthy:

[Full Metal Digger]

That's an AMAZING day Dave! Do you use a cell phone camera for your pics? They are so clear and crisp! Congrats on a monumental day!

Thanks Drew, I use a little Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS I picked up on Ebay for a couple bucks. It has a good macro function.


Some great digging. One of my goals this year is to finally get my 1000th wheat, so that means more door knocking. Getting 10 permissions in one day is outstanding. Congrats on all those silvers and wheat's .....:thumbsup02:

Thanks Al! I bet you have more coppers than wheat cents though!


Wowza, that is a hoard of coins. I dont recall even back in the day ever finding 50 wheats. Great silver count as well. I went out yesterday AND DID NOT EVEN FIND 1 WHEAT. Nice job guys. WD

Yeah, 50 wheat cents is a record for me.


let's start planning the next hunt!!

I'm ready when you are!


You must have been wore out at the end of that day.

Yeah, I'm still sore 2 days later! LOL.


Fifty Wheats!!!! My gosh Dave that alone is an outstanding number then add the silver tokens , the semi key indian :shocked05:impressive day to say the least my friend :notworthy::notworthy:

Thanks Dan!

[Bucknut]

Man you guys did amazing! that is like a months worth for me.....a GOOD months worth!

[MIKE54]

Wow! Can't do much better than that. My back hurt after I read your post lol

[Ken C]

That's a great haul there, congrats! :thumbsup02:

[Fire Fighter 43]

Wow, ten houses, that is a lot of door knocking up it sure paid off. congrats on a great hunt Dave, WTG.