Chuck B
Senior Member
Wasn't able to get out until 7 pm last night due to my daughters travel softball games and the normal yard work that needs done. Honestly, I just wanted to get out for a few hours to relax. Decided to hit my kids old elementary school that I hit pretty hard 2 years ago. I was not expecting much, especially with Covid and most to the kids having to be online most of the year. Anyway, I decided to wander (no griding) around. Soon after I started I found a few old hot wheels and a junk ring. I made my way to behind the baseball field's back stop (it butts up next to the play ground w/ about a 10 foot aisle way in between). I get a 38-39 signal, its loud and I think smashed can or other chunk of metal. I raised the coil expecting it to still slam hard but it disappears, I then hit it 90 degrees and same thing 38-39. At this point I'm still certain its junk but dig anyway. I flipped the plug, pinpointed the hole and nothing, so I pinpoint the plug its in it. As I circled the plug a little dirt comes off and all I see is the edge, still thinking its smashed metal I pull it it of its slot and see its a silver Eagle! Total surprise. I set it on the plug and snapped a pic and started to think I got something to post! lol. I continue to wander and then decided to hit the area behind the basketball hoops (3). I found a dog tag from a Marine (no pic as I want to give it back to him) and then I get a 14-15 all directions, normally junk for me but think "what the heck". I flip the plug and see a small chain. I then carefully reveal the cross. After closer examination, i notice its baseball bats. No marks on it so I am assuming its plated at best. I will check it to be sure. Ended up leaving at 9:30. I can only assume some kid brought the Eagle to to show their buddies and lost it. Thanks for looking and HH.
!! I looked at the pictures before I read the description. Thought I was looking at a Walker Half and a guy with small hands. 
Silver Eagle! Really nice find there!
) very nice digs!!!
