First Indian today

Knut dirtfisk

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Jul 2, 2013
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And first 1800s U.S. coin. And it only took me 8 long years! I've pounded this site for the past 4 years knowing it was there somewhere and today I got it. I don't know why it has eluded me for so long. California is not an easy place to find them I know that. A little crusty 1865 soaking in the peroxide. IMG_3993.JPG
 

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Congrats! My wife and i are new to detecting and we had to put a lot of hours in before we found any IHP's, lumber camps are not the best place to look for coins ive since learned; most woodcutters were paid at the end of the season, with company store credit, etc.

What type of site are you working?

Welcome to the forum from Port Allegheny, Pennsylvania
 

Congrats on your first Indian Head penny and breaking into the 1800, I know that brought a smile to your face. I live in Southern Calf. and it also took me years to find my first one too. At least you didn’t scratch your first one like I did :laughing7: . I found mine on an empty lot in Ventura and still know the exact spot where I found it. It’s fenced off now. My 1st 1800 coin was found in North Hollywood park, found with my new CZ-3D in that enhanced mode at about 3 inches Also was my first and only large cent (Canadian). Those firsts are always a rush so when I read your post it made me smile too. Now that’s you’ve broken the ice I foresee more finding there way into your pouch. Keep swinging! :headbang:
 

Big Congrats to you ! I'm still looking for mine 12 years on ..I think I'll move to Pennsylvania ! those guys and gals find IH cents with the frequency that I find zinc cents !
 

Congratulations!!! Persistence pays off!! Here is to many more!!
 

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