1 & 1/2 Large, 3 Small, Period Relics at New Old Site

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

I’ve had a site deep in the county park woods on my scout list for a couple years now. It is what I would categorize as a C or D site. A couple of the mid 1800’s maps have a homestead listed, but it shows in the 1900’s maps as coal strip mined. The site is a 1.5 mile trail hike, then .5 mile off the trail to get to it. Basically a pretty big gamble for a site that may have been buried 50’ down by the mining companies 100 years ago.

I finally decided to take the risk and I had a 4-5 hour window of time open last weekend. First signal was a very nice spun back tombac button. I knew the gamble had paid off. Here are the results of 5 hours digging. I will be back!

 

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[ticndig]

very nice relics looks like you've found a great site.

 

[Steve in PA]

Not only did your gamble pay off with some nice finds, it looks like very little vegetation, making for easy swinging.

 

[invent4hir]

Wow - what a great assortment! All that in a 4-5 hour window? Despite the hikes that site is worth re-visiting. Good luck - hope the weather holds.

 

[The Rebel]

Great looking site. I'd say you're the 1st to hunt it based on your finds.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

This is a good example of how research and hard work can result in some great finds - congrats !

 

[iAmMike]

Wow, you had an excellent day for a Grade C site. You must kill it when you on an A! Those coins are in fine fettle too, congrats!

 

[scruggs]

Nice looking site and finds you made!

 

[ToddsPoint]

That’s the first large cent I’ve seen cut in half. Normal for Spanish coins but seems unusual for a US cent.

 

[deltamann]

Sweet finds.

I always love hunting old house sites.

You never know what you are going to find.

Congrats!

 

[Blackfoot58]

Some great buttons. I’m intrigued by the headless figure (clown?). Hopefully someone will ID it. 👍🏼

 

[diggingthe1]

It's the best when you start finding signals in old sites, you know your in for a great day!!! I hope you go back!!

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Not only did your gamble pay off with some nice finds, it looks like very little vegetation, making for easy swinging.

Thx Steve! You know it, the chances of the site being overgrown was pretty good. Thx

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Some great buttons. I’m intrigued by the headless figure (clown?). Hopefully someone will ID it. 👍🏼

Thx, it’s a drawer pull escutcheon, but it does look like a headless clown, lol

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

That’s the first large cent I’ve seen cut in half. Normal for Spanish coins but seems unusual for a US cent.

It’s only my second cut Largie, I think this one is a Classic Head, so pretty early.

 

[grasshopper]

Great finds, seems like a very promising site!!

 

[Blackfoot58]

Thx, it’s a drawer pull escutcheon, but it does look like a headless clown, lol

LOL. Looked like 2 arms, 2 legs and boots!

 

[oldmxrat]

Awesome recoveries, congrats!

 

[Gare]

Pa Dirt your KILLING IT SIR !!!
Thanks for sharing

 

[ArfieBoy]

Fantastic coins, great relics! You found a great spot to detect. I would go back again with all those finds. Thanks for sharing.