1953 play nickel and a cool weathervane

MackDigger

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When I popped that play nickel out from 7-8 inches deep and saw it's size and some of the detail I thought I had my first 3 cent silver! Major letdown to say the least but still a cool little coin with some age to it. I don't know about the age of the weathervane but I know it's pretty cool. Thanks for looking and HH.
 

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badpenny

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Nice weathervane. Good find.
 

Old Dude

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I like the weathervane too MD. I think I would try to use it.
 

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Amazing what turns up.
The play coin would be enough some days, but the weather vane is a super find.
 

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Love the weathervane . first one ive ever seen posted
 

david680

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Great find, and the weather vane is probably worth more than any 3 center you would have dug.
 

I-DIG-IT

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Nice digs. The weather vane would would be a "Banner" day for me.
 

CoinandRelicMan

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What is the vane made out of think the old ones are made from lead , I found part of a lead one once, they are good finds an intact one is rare to get.
 

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Love the amount of detail on the arrowhead! Nice find!!
 

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MackDigger

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It's hard to tell what it's made out of but i don't think it's lead or iron. Maybe brass or copper judging by the reading on my AT pro.
 

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The play coin is from the 50's.. and the weathervane is remarkable.
 

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The Weather Deal is off the chart & will display well almost anywhere.imo
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