Alfalfa field gives them up 4/21

Michiganne

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Hi all-- Hunted a field today (1873+ home site) that I've only hunted once before during the drought last summer. :tongue3: It is difficult to get into this field since it is alfalfa and rarely cut for long. The home was gone by 1895 and signals are slim, so I was prepared to move to another site if things didn't pan out. Eventually had a steady 28/29 on the Explorer and hoped it was my overdue LC. Instead, a holed 1844 Bank of Montreal half penny token. :thumbsup: Then dug a nice green 1883 IH, in decent shape. Found my first heel plate, several cutlery pieces, a crushed thimble, handle of a child's gun, a complete lantern knob, piece of a clay pipe, and three buttons: one shell, one porcelain, and a round, two piecer. :icon_scratch: Fun hunt and a gorgeous day!

HH,
Michiganne

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lonewolfe

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Nice! Looks like a fun day diggin to me :-)

HH
 

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Great finds! You did good!
 

mjc_lakedweller

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That alfalfa field has been good to you! You're right, that IHP looks great, any pics of obverse? What a great day to hunt, WTG Anne.
 

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Michiganne

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That alfalfa field has been good to you! You're right, that IHP looks great, any pics of obverse? What a great day to hunt, WTG Anne.

Yes, here's the front mjc. Not as crisp as the back but still decent considering it came from a field and the coins often take a beating from fertilizer.
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Mike from MI

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WTG ANNE!!! Nice going on the two oldies!
 

dig kzoo

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Nice finds, great patina on the IH!
 

fistfulladirt

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Niiice greenie Anne! That's one old token too, good shape - congrats on the great field finds!
 

postalgriff

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Nice! You sure make that field hunting look appealing! Nice score on them oldies! love the greenie IH and 1844! wow old bank token! love it! congrats!
 

Brentallica

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Great digs Anne!! Congrats on that super old Canadian Bank Token - I am surprised how many of those pop up in Michigan. That green Indian is a beauty too. WTG :hello2:
 

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