First 2011 field hunt = keeper 03/13

[Michiganne]

I've been watching the MI finds start to roll in but life has been too crazy busy to get out. Today I finally had some free time (and new kneepads that were way too white) so I revisited a nearby cornfield that has given up a big token (Jury/Rowe) and an 1850 LC, amongst other relics. Man, did I feel out of the groove with a cold wind biting, fumbling with heavy gloves, nose running, and way too many nails dug. But this was my first field hunt of 2011. I finally got a nice steady signal and dug down next to a rock. Another nail. :P I re-scanned the hole and could still hear the good tone. Another scoop and finally in the plug I recovered a nice green disc. After some gentle cleaning I could see a large cent. She looks pretty good for a 165YO coin. I'm not sure whether or not I want to do the peroxide cleaning, as I like the greenies.
I found a few more odds and ends: lots of crockery bits, a lantern knob, a button that says "The Harvester," and part of a toy gun, I think.
No stress now, I'll be smiling all week. And mission accomplished on the too clean kneepads!

HH,
Michiganne

[cntrydncr1]

that is in awesome condition! congrats

[jadeblackhawk]

WTG! Glad some of us were able to get out today! 57 predicted for thursday, hopefully next time you won't have to be so cold

[fistfulladirt]

WOW oh my goodness that LC is a beauty! Looks like a "lazy 6" (i made that up)
I have yet to find one, that was a great hunt Anne, WTG!
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[Jim C.]

Great way to start the season off. A beauty of a large cent, hard to beat that. Congrats to ya.

[Michiganne]

Looks like a "lazy 6" (i made that up) Sounds good to me D. Actually I just checked my redbook and there are different varieties on the 1846 dates. I'll have to research it better or let a fellow Tnetter tell me what it is.
I have yet to find one Yeah, it took me a few years. You really need to get onto the old sites.

[postalgriff]

WOWZA Nice find Anne!!! That is one pretty green large cent! I wouldn't clean that sucker either, great color. Smiling all week....gotta love it A big congrats on a sweet find!

[DanMI]

Wow, thats an awesome start Anne!!! I'm so jealous. Cant get out over here in West MI yet. Hopefully soon though. That is one beauty of a cent. Congrats.

[Daedalus]

Nice , that coin is in great shape for being in the ground for over one hundred years !

[BandB1]

That's a real beauty, CONGRATS!

I agree w/ Postal, I wouldn't clean that LC either, but I would clean those kneepads....

Good luck,
HH.

[Mike from MI]

NOOOO!!!! Don't do it! Keep the patina on it. Peroxide will kill the killer looks it has now!
Congrats Anne you da girl!

[tsabeach]

Nice LC!!! Congrats on the finds

[Atlanta Mi Dave]

There are many, many varities in the L.C. run. Check them out before you clean it. I would not. It looks great!


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[Brentallica]

Excellent LC Anne WTG!!

[muleskinner]

Congratulations Anne! That's a doozie of an LC. That coin is on my wish list bigtime. I guess your only going to top that one with a gold coin, and I wouldn't be surprised.