one silver coin

[BillZ]

This past week I have finally been able to hunt for the first time in about 2 months. As many of you probably know, the snow has been unusually heavy here in the DC area. Last year we were able to hunt all winter.

Had about 4 outings in the usual woods and local parks. Came up with about $10 in clad total , about 20 wheaties,(no pics), and a few interesting items:

I found what I thought was an old nickle. It was pretty coated with mud and I rubbed it a little. Saw that it had a rim and figured no nickle, probably a small lid or cap of some sort. After getting home and washing it off, it turns out it IS a nickle.

Obverse. Note how the inside is decayed with the rim still intact.
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii112/BillZBub68/IMG_1552.jpg


Face of coin. It is a buffalo:
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii112/BillZBub68/IMG_1553.jpg

I found this handle today in the woods. It looks and shines like silver but there is no mark. When I saw the design I figured it was a utensil handle but then realized how thick it is. Tried a magnet and it does not stick.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii112/BillZBub68/IMG_1549.jpg

Side view:
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii112/BillZBub68/IMG_1550.jpg

Please don't kick me off the board Angel. I only managed one silver coin all week. A 1940 merc.
I promise I will do better next time. lol

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii112/BillZBub68/IMG_1551.jpg

[CTDirtFisher]

Actually... I believe its a magicians coin... I dug a wheatie like this and a dime fits in perfectly for tricks...

Paul

[Epi-hunter]

You're ahead of me for the year! Congrats on the silver -- take it as it comes! thumbsup01 I love finding buffs, but I don't dig enough midtones :cheesysmile: Spring is on its way :yes:

[angellionel]

Are you kidding? lol Mercs make for great finds, even when there is only one. I have returned home many a times with just one and was happy as a lark. lol That utensil handle sure looks like it may be silver. :confused: It does look heavy too.

[xzlr8n]

Nice finds, glad to hear the snow has melted for you. thumbsup01

[coinnut]

I can't believe you are even hunting lol DC got slammed this year :yes: I figured you guys would be in the ice age for another month lol Nice hunt and I agree that Buffalo must be something other than a regular issue. A magician coin is a good guess or maybe it was hollowed out on one side for some kind of insert (political or advertising?). And only one silver?? :bop: :bop: That's 100% more than I have this month :rolleyes:

[CTDirtFisher]

Here is the penny version of your buffalo I dug last year...