1864 & 1873 Indian Head Pennies, Spoon, Cow Bell Clapper, 40-82 1884 Winchester Casing, 2 Lead Seine Net Sinkers

[Eastender]

It was a windy day. Spent the day detecting around a shrubby 1860's foundation hole. Lots of spikes and nails. Was hoping to find more, but I'm happy to come away with two early IHPs in not too bad shape. In the final two photos I show the coins before I cleaned them with fingernails and wet Q-Tips. The metal disc appears to be a backing for a metal punch. I always see plenty of lead sinkers as many of my sites are right on the ocean bay. Usually I don't collect lead, only .75 and .69 balls. Going back out tomorrow, not sure where.

 

[Tom_in_CA]

Love the emerald green patina. And : Great job on the cleaning / restoration !

 

[markinmichigan]

Do you ever get skunked? Nice IHPs, they are in great shape.

Mark in Michigan

 

[GroundSweeper]

That bottle top is pretty cool too, great finds man.

 

[Eastender]

Do you ever get skunked? Nice IHPs, they are in great shape.

Mark in Michigan

Thanks. I do get skunked. Usually the colonials I hunt are very stingy. The good finds and their memories keep me going. Also seeing what other people are posting here keeps me motivated.

My oldest maps are from 1838. Since most of the farms were rural and probably required 50 - 100 acres to survive, population density was low. If I stick to where my maps show a dwelling, my odds are higher. Last Sunday I was on a colonial dirtfishing expedition. Off in fields forested over and only found a single 1700s button. And many nails.

 

[Metal Maniac]

Here’s a little bit more on the ‘64 IHP. I found one also and is the oldest coin I found so far.

The Most Valuable Varieties of Indian Head Pennies

Learn if your Indian Head cent is a valuable date or a treasured variety. Detailed and annotated photos illustrate each type.

www.thesprucecrafts.com

 

[Kansashunter]

Congrats on the indians!!

 

[Digger RJ]

It was a windy day. Spent the day detecting around a shrubby 1860's foundation hole. Lots of spikes and nails. Was hoping to find more, but I'm happy to come away with two early IHPs in not too bad shape. In the final two photos I show the coins before I cleaned them with fingernails and wet Q-Tips. The metal disc appears to be a backing for a metal punch. I always see plenty of lead sinkers as many of my sites are right on the ocean bay. Usually I don't collect lead, only .75 and .69 balls. Going back out tomorrow, not sure where.

Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!