More Indians plus a Barber at the old park on Cinco de Mayo

This morning I got up before dawn and headed to the old park I've been hunting lately. I wanted to get a few hours of detecting in before other people started showing up. It was really nice to have the park all to myself as the sun was rising, and the 3 hours of uninterrupted detecting was very pleasant.
Not only that, but they FINALLY mowed the grass! :clapping:

In spite of the ideal hunting conditions, things started out really slow today. After about an hour I only had two wheat cents and a 1954 nickel. But then I found a 1900 Indian Head Cent and my spirits were lifted. Not long after that I found an 1899 Barber Dime, then a 1904 Indian Head, then an 1898 Indian Head.

There are still old coins to be found at this park, but it takes some patience. There are a lot of long periods where no old coins are found. I guess that's to be expected in a public park. Nevertheless, the oldies that are there make for an enjoyable hunt.

Here are my finds for the day:


The 1898 Indian Head cleaned up well, and it has very little wear:


The 1899 Barber Dime has some old scratches and staining, but it was nice to get one from the 1800s:


This medallion was about 8 deep and is about the size of a large cent. I can't make out any of the writing, I'm not even sure it's in English. Almost looks like a devil on the obverse? He's holding a spherical object that has a handle. I have no idea what this is:



It was nice to get another Barber coin from this park, plus the Indians. Thanks for looking and happy hunting!

that indian head is in great shape , full liberty and 4 diamonds

Tony, that 1898 IH is really great with the full liberty and 4 diamonds. Congrats on the Barber dime, and on the fact that they have finally cut the grass. Looking forward to your future finds, congrats

Those are some very nice keepers. :smitten: Love the closeup photos too. :yes: I do wonder what that medallion-type coin is. :thinkingabout:

Another awesome hunt Tony! I been staring at the medallion for 30 minutes now. I even saved it to my desktop and zoomed it with my picture viewer. At 5 o'clock is the date 1898. The 9 is gutted out with corrosion. At just right of 6 o'clock is ...TED. At 8 o'clock (upside down) is THE and at 10 o'clock it looks like NATIONAL.

:wow: :wow: That IH is Awesome, erfect10: Love all the finds! :loveit: Congrats! |:cheering:

Nice haul!!!!! The Indian is a beaut thumbsup01

Thanks, everyone!

DaddyDigger link=topic=9928.msg110919#msg110919 date=1336275191 said:

I been staring at the medallion for 30 minutes now. I even saved it to my desktop and zoomed it with my picture viewer. At 5 o'clock is the date 1898. The 9 is gutted out with corrosion. At just right of 6 o'clock is ...TED. At 8 o'clock (upside down) is THE and at 10 o'clock it looks like NATIONAL.

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Thanks for the help, Dave! I do see the details you have mentioned. Between 3 and 4 o'clock I think it might say ILL, I'm thinking it may list the town in Illinois where this event took place. I also think there is writing on the reverse around the edge. Unfortunately, the medallion is made from cheap, unstable metal and is badly pitted. I may see if it will clean up any better.

Nice hunt Tony WTG |:cheering: That Indian is a beauty.

Very nice IH and Barber :clapping:

And that medallion is way cool Tony! :cheering:

Super nice hunt Tony |:cheering: The medallion is sweet and very unique!! Nice hunt!

another great hunt Tony,that IH looks to be in extra fine condition +other nice keepers,wtg.