An old copper, and the boot!

[GioTheGreek]

I drove by an old church today.... on a country road.

It's no longer a church, but a gift shop. I pulled over to check it out, and there was a parking area, which was essentially, all grass.



I checked but the shop was closed, and it was 8 am. I had every intention on asking for permission, eventually. I thought it would be fine to take a few swings in the grassy area where people park.

No harm can be done there right?

Well, I quickly started getting all sorts of signals.

I found 3 bullet casings, a quarter from 1984 (I thought it read '64 for a second, darn)...

And then I cam across a nice big old copper..





Just as I was finished putting the plug back in, the owner showed up.... and told me to leave.

She didn't want anymore "holes".... she had enough to fill from the cars.

I quickly showed her my lesche, and told her Id show her where I dug.... and that I cut plugs. I even have a pinpointer.... but nope.

She wasnt having it... lol. Typical. Too bad, the place has some potential.

Can anyone identify the copper? I'll show a pic once I clean it up a bit...

It's in rough shape.

 

[dfx willy]

ok geek!! get out there hunting!!!!!!!!! willy

 

[GioTheGreek]

I guess it's a Cent, not a half cent...

I took another picture, after my less that stellar cleanup. At least you can make out a date...

My phone is decent for pics, but not for closeups

 

[Iron Patch]

I guess it's a Cent, not a half cent...

I took another picture, after my less that stellar cleanup. At least you can make out a date...

My phone is decent for pics, but not for closeups

Looks like if you do a couple more soaks it will get better.

Yep, it's a cent. (same size as a Can. lg cent)

 

[Damon64]

I think a lot of us have unknowingly been on someone's property messing around at some point. It happens.
Maybe you can buy something from the lady at her shop and sweet talk her into letting you dig around the rougher area there. Sounds like it had potential.

 

[GioTheGreek]

Haha Damon,

She seems like the type that could be sweet talked. That could be an approach to take. Worst case scenario, she gets a free cake or gift and another apology. Best case... I get another shot at some old coins. 1861 penny within 5 targets! There must be more around...

Nice lady really... and her first instinct was to defend her property from holes. Cant blame her... Im a donkey. (If I wouldve asked first, perhaps I couldve explained my digging technique as well. I even got a screwdriver lol)

 

[Iron Patch]

Haha Damon,

She seems like the type that could be sweet talked. That could be an approach to take. Worst case scenario, she gets a free cake or gift and another apology. Best case... I get another shot at some old coins. 1861 penny within 5 targets! There must be more around...

Nice lady really... and her first instinct was to defend her property from holes. Cant blame her... Im a donkey. (If I wouldve asked first, perhaps I couldve explained my digging technique as well. I even got a screwdriver lol)

Dude ....don't waste your time looking for 1800s (at best) coins from places that are a pain to get permission. Have you read any history books of your area? Man... I'd be killing it there for finds! You're in the oldest city in the country... how can there not be great stuff! Man that place is relic heaven, just a matter of getting a decent old site.