Before I clean it...

[Ridley]

... or open it. Here's some of the first stuff from two properties I just started to detect. I think I scratched the coin sized disk. I have no idea what's inside the Colgate container yet. I thought it might be interesting to see if anyone can guess what the disk is, or what's inside the cream thing before I open it. This house was built in 1937, but the property goes back to before the Civil War.


Cheers!



Ridley

 

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[Ed-NH]

I'd say the container is holding the remains of Colgate cream deodorant. The copper disk looks about the right thickness for an 1800's American copper penny. Just a guess though. Good luck with the cleaning.

 

[txkickergirl]

yep post pics after you clean it

 

[Drew033]

have funn cleaning

 

[Evolution]

Looks like a large cent to me. I'm going to guess braided hair variety. I'll even guess the year...I'll say 1849. Looks like you got a good spot there. Congrats!

 

[cwdigger]

Yup i would say a large cent as well, maybe the inside of the container will be full of coins "nice to wish right" keep us posted

HH

 

[sparkymaster]

Can't wait for the results.

HH

sparkymaster

 

[Ridley]

The deodorant jar had only some deodorant in it. It smells pretty good actually. The coin thing turned out to be a token/fob that reads
"Stop Thief". Oh well...


Cheers!




Ridley

 

[goldencoin]

oh darn, but at least you smell good and you will never have to worry about burglars again

HH
-GC

 

[tymcmurray]

Still nice finds and looks like a good hunting site.

 

[ModernMiner]

Neat finds Dave. Congrats.
What year is that Merc? (you know how bad my eyes are)
-MM-

 

[piggman1]

I bet the deoderant today wouldn't last as long as that did. Use it while you can. I like that token!

 

[dave-enc]

nice finds ridley wtg
hh
dave+bobbie

 

[Merf]

Neat finds Ridley and that 28 Merc is a treat.