Folks, a lot of you know I've been whining like a little school girl for years now trying to find a large cent, which some of you dig up on a regular basis. Well today was my day and I can FINALLY say I'm a member of the Large Cent Club (LCC).
Yaba-daba-doooo!!!!
Bubba and I detected at the 1850's house I recently gained permission to detect. Up to now, my best find here was two somewhat rare CW bullets a few weeks back. To keep from wasting my time digging crappe' today, I set my Silver Umax discrimination high so I could concentrate on digging coins. After digging up only modern clad at up to 8" deep in the yard, I decided to head to the upper horse pasture which was half way between the house and an 1800's church down the road a bit.
The grass was about 3" tall and it was like the sound of silence out there until I got a good signal. I dug my plug, and at about 5" deep I saw a beautiful round coin in the hole. Was this it
? Could it be? Yes, it was!!!! The elusive large cent that has been avoiding me for almost three years now. 
It turned out to be an 1850 LC. A common date, but I still love her. 
I ran to get my video camera from my truck, and prayed the horses wouldn't eat my equipment or my LC. 
I got back to the spot to film and my camera batteries were dead! 
%@&# it!!!
Oh well.
Needless to say, I will be gridding off that huge pasture now. 
I know an LC is nothing for some of you guys & gals to find, but to me this experience was as fun as digging my NC buckle.
It's a great feeling that I will always remember.
What's funny is I dug a "The Royal" suits merit token today too, and remembered digging one a few years ago. Here is that post from 2007:
http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,127272.0.html
If you notice, I was whining even in that post about wanting to find an LC.
Kyle-
I know it's not Colonial, but I want to say "thanks" for your support over the years and helping me "keep the passion high" on my quest for this elusive coin.
Now I need you support on finding a 1700's coin or a large silver in 2010.
O.K., on with the rest of the finds.........
*1850 Large Cent
- How can I clean this coin up a bit to see more detail
*The Royal Suit merit token
*Gold diamond & saphire ring- The heart stopper!
Turned out to be gold plated.
*Beautiful old key - Any idea of the age? 
*Bird band - Any ideas on this one?
*Possible button
*"Big Winston" work clothes button (Bubba's find)
Thanks for looking folks and once again, "YA-HOOOOOOOOO"
-MM-
Yaba-daba-doooo!!!!
Bubba and I detected at the 1850's house I recently gained permission to detect. Up to now, my best find here was two somewhat rare CW bullets a few weeks back. To keep from wasting my time digging crappe' today, I set my Silver Umax discrimination high so I could concentrate on digging coins. After digging up only modern clad at up to 8" deep in the yard, I decided to head to the upper horse pasture which was half way between the house and an 1800's church down the road a bit.
The grass was about 3" tall and it was like the sound of silence out there until I got a good signal. I dug my plug, and at about 5" deep I saw a beautiful round coin in the hole. Was this it
? Could it be? Yes, it was!!!! The elusive large cent that has been avoiding me for almost three years now. It turned out to be an 1850 LC. A common date, but I still love her. I ran to get my video camera from my truck, and prayed the horses wouldn't eat my equipment or my LC. I got back to the spot to film and my camera batteries were dead! %@&# it!!!Oh well.
Needless to say, I will be gridding off that huge pasture now. I know an LC is nothing for some of you guys & gals to find, but to me this experience was as fun as digging my NC buckle.
It's a great feeling that I will always remember.What's funny is I dug a "The Royal" suits merit token today too, and remembered digging one a few years ago. Here is that post from 2007:
http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,127272.0.html
If you notice, I was whining even in that post about wanting to find an LC.
Kyle-
I know it's not Colonial, but I want to say "thanks" for your support over the years and helping me "keep the passion high" on my quest for this elusive coin.
Now I need you support on finding a 1700's coin or a large silver in 2010.
O.K., on with the rest of the finds.........
*1850 Large Cent
- How can I clean this coin up a bit to see more detail*The Royal Suit merit token
*Gold diamond & saphire ring- The heart stopper!
Turned out to be gold plated. *Beautiful old key - Any idea of the age?
*Bird band - Any ideas on this one?
*Possible button
*"Big Winston" work clothes button (Bubba's find)
Thanks for looking folks and once again, "YA-HOOOOOOOOO"
-MM-
Attachments
Upvote
6
For a Dirt-fisher who works as hard as you Congrats...You Deserve It!!! Welcome to the Club. 
I have dug three over the last three years and I am lucky for that. They are elusive buggers but man oh man does it make a great day when one pops up. Yours looks great just the way it is man. Oh by the way, it still has yet to snow up north here buddy....I hope I didn't just jinx myself... 
Congrats on the digs. 
I'm quite happy for you dude. Your perseverence paid huge dividends. One of many i'm sure. Now you only have close to a hundred more to catch up with me. 
