My Best Hunt Ever! 12 silver w/ 2 Walkers,2, 2 cent Pieces, 30+ Wheats,IH,2 Vs

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My Best Hunt Ever! 12 silver w/ 2 Walkers,2, 2 cent Pieces, 30+ Wheats,IH,2 V's

Went back to Ohio for a few weeks and was able to get some hunting time in with my best hunting friend Terry Everly (teverly of TNET and Buckeyetreasurehunters). We went to my home town where there is a University which opened in 1850. This has been outside my back door un-noticed for years. The University has a lot of History which also includes the land used to plant apple tree's by the world renouned Johnny Appleseed who visited the University regularly. We also were able to hunt my old elementary school built in the 20's, an old log cabin house across the street from Terry and a house built in 1830. We had 2 weekend hunts and really enjoyed the bitting flies, poison ivy and chiggers :icon_profileright:

My first dig on campus was a beatiful 2 cent piece underneith a giant oak tree. A week later I dug another one. (1865/1867). I also dug a V nickle, a Barber dime and some old wheats. I also dug a nice watch FOB but part of it broke.

The Union operearated from 1894 In Columbus, Ohio.
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/the-union-department-store-columbus-ohio-oh


Dug the big broach which wasn't too deep but under the protection of a large tree. I also dug a lantern or lamp piece. UPDATE: I just found out that they made railroad lanterns which makes sense because an old railroad ran near the property. I also dug a big chunk of lead. Not sure what it may have been used for. Lastly, I dug the handle to an old knife which has some engraving of some sort.

At the school last Sunday I dug 3 silver. Another 1941 Walker, a worn merc and a 1950 Rosie and some more wheats. We also hunted a 1830's home which the owner said it had been hunted before. My first dig there was a nice 41 walker. Added some more wheats. Also found an old shell cartridge which I believe dates from the Civil war era. UPDATED: Id'ed as Model 1886 45-90 cartridge. I dug one a few years ago at another 1850's home which looked similar in size. Anyone know what it went to?? I also dug my first ever clay marble. The wheats ranged from 1910-1950's.
The rest of the silver I dug was at the old log cabin house and the house in town which has been forclosed upon. I was told that a Doctor used it as part of his office. I posted a lot of pictures like I usually do so I hope you don't get too boared :-\ Ron

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Trokair

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Re: My Best Hunt Ever... 12 silver w/ 2 Walkers, 2, 2 cent Pieces, 30+ Wheats,more

Awesome finds. Hope I have your luck when I hunt the old school in my hometown.
 

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Outstanding finds!! ...and Pictures!! .. :notworthy:
 

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Re: My Best Hunt Ever... 12 silver w/ 2 Walkers, 2, 2 cent Pieces, 30+ Wheats,more

wow I'll be you are over the mooning finding 2, 2 centers!! Nice bunch of silver too. great hunt.
 

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Re: My Best Hunt Ever... 12 silver w/ 2 Walkers, 2, 2 cent Pieces, 30+ Wheats,more

Looks like a great hunt. You made some terrific finds. I think one of your wheaties is an Indian. Left column, second one from the bottom........
 

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Re: My Best Hunt Ever... 12 silver w/ 2 Walkers, 2, 2 cent Pieces, 30+ Wheats,more

Nice 2 centers.

Did you have much trouble getting permission to dig at the university ? Didn't think that would be easy...or possible.
 

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Re: My Best Hunt Ever... 12 silver w/ 2 Walkers, 2, 2 cent Pieces, 30+ Wheats,more

Those are some awesome finds.
 

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Re: My Best Hunt Ever... 12 silver w/ 2 Walkers, 2, 2 cent Pieces, 30+ Wheats,more

Great stuff Ron! Almost makes you want to stay put back home, eh?!?
 

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Re: My Best Hunt Ever... 12 silver w/ 2 Walkers, 2, 2 cent Pieces, 30+ Wheats,more

That's what I call a great hunt! Way to go! Two walkers and two 2 cent pieces is one heck of a day! I guess when you get back to California you'll get back to digging clads again! :occasion14:
 

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Wow!
Congrats on a day you will never forget! :headbang: :headbang:
 

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Lowbatts said:
Great stuff Ron! Almost makes you want to stay put back home, eh?!?

Yep, because I'll have a long, hard time finding those out here :icon_sunny:
 

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ramjet2187 said:
Looks like a great hunt. You made some terrific finds. I think one of your wheaties is an Indian. Left column, second one from the bottom........

That's why I wear reading glasses because I cannot see without them. You have good eyes. Now I forgot where I found that one at too ??? Thanks for pointing that out though
 

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Rick (Nova Scotia) said:
Nice 2 centers.

Did you have much trouble getting permission to dig at the university ? Didn't think that would be easy...or possible.

No. Class is out now. They have a campus security guy who works there (elderly man) who told us to go ahead. He told the lady in the museum at first that he thought we were hunting for flowers (jokingly) The lady in the Museum knows my mother so that helped too. I have been going to this university for years utilizing their indoor pool during the winter.

From what I have seen on here is that generally it is not hard to hunt schools depending on where you are and what time of year it is. I like the summer, obviously because the kids are out. With respect to concerns of teachers and parents I stay away from schools while in session. Too many things are happening around them nowadays.
 

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Now, I know where I lost my tutition money at :laughing7:

Just joking. UU is a fine liberal arts university. I have one of my degrees from there.
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GEEZ RON!!!! Big time SCORE!!! :hello2: :thumbsup: :occasion18: :occasion14:
Man, those are some nice coins buddy. Congrats to you.
Did you bring me back any See's Candy? :tongue3: :laughing9:
-Dug-
 

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ModernMiner said:
GEEZ RON!!!! Big time SCORE!!! :hello2: :thumbsup: :occasion18: :occasion14:
Man, those are some nice coins buddy. Congrats to you.
Did you bring me back any See's Candy? :tongue3: :laughing9:
-Dug-

Nope :-* I'll send you some at Xmas. Just PM me your address sometimes. The store is 1 mile from here. Thanks for the KUDO's Hope Irene don't wash away all of your spots back there. Stay dry. Regards, Ron
 

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