2 Indians(1 killed in action), 1st Buffalo + Electric Token

[pointdlr]

Went out today for a short swing. It should have been longer, but was told the place I was hunting was no longer "public". Lostlake and I asked a couple questions about why the Cincinnati Recreation Commission signs were up(we have a permit for their property), but in the end, we just left. Lostlake checked their website and the park is still listed. We will be going back. Some people just don't want anyone to have any fun....
The take was good for a short hunt. The area had large stumps from huge bushes that were recently cut down. This was good for two reasons: 1) Noone had ever swung a coil in the area. 2) The coins were very close to the surface. 2 of the wheaties, including a 1912 were found on the surface. I could have eyeballed them, but the detector saw them first.
There were 4 wheaties not pictured: 1912 was the oldest.
2 Indians: 1897 ( I killed it with the Lesche. I was sick when I saw the gash. It is a bad one. The coin has a great green patina and would have been a really nice one). 1895 ( It had the same green color, but wasn't cleaning up well with water. I gave it a quick peroxide bath, and the green went away. I consider it a nice one. However, I don't think I will be using the peroxide on any more indians, b/c I like the green color.)
No Date Buffalo Nickel (My first one. I have been concentrating on the higher sounds so much that I rarely dig for nickels. I am starting to gain confidence and predict more Buffalo's soon).
"Electric Token" (I had to include it, b/c I liked the slogan "Your Electric PENNY Buys More". The other side says "Electrical Progress Exposition". Don't know how old it is, but it must date back before electric was in everyones home.
I took 2 sets of pics. One to show the details on the coins, and the other to show the true colors.
Hope you enjoyed the show. I had fun digging them up.
Regards,
Jon Dickinson
www.prehistoricartifacts.com

 

[JC dig's]

I love the indian heads, good job they looked to be in great shape. I wish I could find one, I never have I wonder what kind of VDI they read on a whites.

 

[ModernMiner]

Jon,
Congrats on the finds. Love the IH's.
-MM-

 

[Bridge End Farm]

great discoveries

 

[49er]

Start wearing a reflective vest when detecting, they think your investigating something. Great finds any way.

49er

 

[daytondigger]

Congrats on your finds. I was considering detecting Burnet Woods after seeing 100 year old postcards of the place. Have you ever hunted there, or know anything about the place? Thanks, Steve

 

[ikes4ever]

nice finds.
jc IH read VDI 73 on my DFX

 

[Findone]

Blame the kia on the buffalo.
Nice finds.

 

[pointdlr]

Thanks for the comments.

JC- I don't use a White's machine, but the Indian Heads sound like modern zinc (post 1982) on my machine. I would guess the VDI is similar to the zinc penny.

I love the idea about the reflector. My privy buddies always wear hard hats on construction sites for that reason.

Daytondigger - Private message me if you want to come down to Cincinnati. I personally have not been over to Burnet Woods, but you never know. The problem with Cincinnati Parks is that the main ones have been pounded to death. I know that nothing is ever hunted out, but these guys have been using deep machines on them for a long time. Cincinnati seems to be one of the cradles of metal detecting, and the parks are very dificult. I get lucky ever once in a while at a very old and well known park near me, but I only live 1/4 mile from it, and can sneak over their for quick little hunts. Most of the time I find nothing.

Indian Heads are my favorite coin to find that isn't pre-1900 silver. I don't think they get enough respect on these boards, b/c I am positive they are harder to find than Merc's and Rosies. Another thing I really like about them is the great color shiny patina they get when in the right conditions.

Regards,
Jon Dickinson

 

[pointdlr]

Darn, now I have to go back. When I dug the token there was another sound in the hole that I didn't bother looking for. Knowing what Aluminum would sound like, I bet it was the other piece of the token: http://cgi.ebay.com/4TH-ANNUAL-ELEC...019QQitemZ290185889504QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Jon.

 

[BIGHEAD]

Looks like you found a war party, watch your scalp!!!! Great finds . BIGHEAD

 

[JerV3]

Nice finds,

It happens to the best of us. I've nicked barber halfs. And just about every other coin atleast a few times.

HH Jer

 

[JimBeHuntin']

Nice coins and token ... IHs are in good shape ... congratz on a productive hunt ~ Jimmy

 

[weasel606]

WOW you found some beauties there congrats

 

[{Sentinel}]

Nice Digs Bud! You may have 'decked' one of those injuns but at least you still found another to fill his place!

 

[ohio]

Jon, call me this week and we can get out if you want too. I was in your neck of the woods tonight at Terry's Turf Club. I shot you a message to come down for a burger and a beer. Give me a call.
Chuck