Another Day at the Fairgrounds

jeff of pa · May 31, 2009

Met up with WhitesPA & DKinPA today at the Fairgrounds.

Today's Gas Rebate only amounted to
$1.72 A little better then a Half Gallon
Of Life's Blood.

other finds included this ROSE Cap
I'm Guessing Perfume by the size. too small
for wine

a Small Lock

and a heavy Brass Keychain & Keys

a 3 Wheats Drop
All in the same Hole

1920 - 1927 - 1940

And this Unknown Copper or Brass Item.

Can't read what it says on the Ribbon
Or what looks like A Word or words
on what looks like a Rocket in the Middle
or the Wings
too much Corrosion and I Fear
Electrolysis will Remove the Gilt.

The Back

Reads:

N.S. MEYER (unknown word or Initials here)
NEW YORK

jeff of pa · May 31, 2009

on my way back to my truck
disappointed I Had No Nickels today
and Thinking this was strange,
I got a Real Bad signal about 3 Feet from my truck.

The Tone said Copper coin
the Number said Probably trash

So I started Digging.

at 5 Inches still no Signal with my Probe
So I Re pinpointed & Still there but Moved to the right
4 Inches. at 5 Inches deep
I Think because Still no Signal
with My Probe
it must be a Nail Between the 2 Holes

So I start widening & Digging deeper.

at about 6 Inches I Get a sharp tone in the
bottom of the right hole that sounds
solid so i go get my long trawel
& Force it down & Pop out another
inch & A half of dirt
recheck & Get a Great signal
with my Probe reach in
Pull it out and see a Nickel size coin

Was 7 1/2" Deep I Measured.

This is what I first saw.

Yes I Nailed it with my Scoop :P

For Me this is 2 Firsts.

The First time I Broke into the 1800's at this
Park

And the First Shield Nickel I Ever Found.

99% Sure it's 1868

Not the First Time My Best find was Last Minute Next to My Vehicle

Thanks For Looking.

JEFF

Moonshadow · May 31, 2009

Cool finds Jeff! Love the nickle and isn't it funny how many times we've found stuff going back to our vehicles?

HH,
Moon

IronSpike · May 31, 2009

Pretty cool finds :icon_sunny:

I have yet to find a shield nickel (that's a real neat looking coin).

Finding good stuff a the end of a hunt appear to be rather common. Have had same experience and seen others posting same. Is it because you're swinging the detector a different more relaxed way

Provided that the good target is in the ground on the end of the hunt

jeff of pa · May 31, 2009

Re the Militaria Piece

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t16492.html

Not as Old as I Had Hoped Considering it's Depth.
But with the Rocket I Am Not surprised.

Mid 50’s to Mid 60’s : “N.S. MEYER, INC NEW YORK” + Shield + 9M (raised).

Still No Idea on Purpose

jeff of pa · May 31, 2009

IronSpike said:
Pretty cool finds

I have yet to find a shield nickel (that's a real neat looking coin).

Finding good stuff a the end of a hunt appear to be rather common. Have had same experience and seen others posting same. Is it because you're swinging the detector a different more relaxed way Provided that the good target is in the ground on the end of the hunt

Held up real will for 141 Years Old.

My V's didn't come out that nice.

silverfreak · May 31, 2009

That's a sweet find Jeff. The good ones always come when you least expect it...and sometimes right by the vehicle :laughing7:

crazyjarhead · May 31, 2009

WTG on the shield nickle. Many finds are found at the end of the day heading back towards the car :headbang:

jeff of pa · May 31, 2009

silverfreak said:
That's a sweet find Jeff. The good ones always come when you least expect it...and sometimes right by the vehicle

Yea We were Just talking Tone ID's VS Tesero Earlier

& I Said it's Fun Knowing what it Could be Before You dig

& Even better when you ID it as Trash

& Are surprised when you dig it and it's a cool Item.

about an Hour later that pops out

whitesPA · May 31, 2009

nice one jeff.

River Rat · May 31, 2009

WTG, Jeff

Gotta love those last split second beeps before leaving. Great find on the shield nickel, and the unusual pin. Hopefully someone can ID that pin better.

:wink:

RR

jeff of pa · May 31, 2009

silverfreak said:
That's a sweet find Jeff. The good ones always come when you least expect it...and sometimes right by the vehicle

Yea I Don't Know How many Times that has Happenrd to me.

Next time I think I'll just Hunt wherever I Park :tongue3:

CRUSADER · May 31, 2009

I said it was just a matter of time :icon_thumright:

jeff of pa · May 31, 2009

CRUSADER said:
I said it was just a matter of time

HaHa Yes You Did :thumbsup:

Only took about 40 Years :tongue3:

I see they are 75% copper

I guess that's why the High tone & Low Number

DKinPA · May 31, 2009

Hey Jeff.......that nickel sure looks good in the pics, Congrats again on that one. It was a swell day to play in the dirt with you and Ed. I don't know if it's the detecting or taking breaks that is just so much better when you have friends along........LOL......either way it was fun.

Congrats again!!

Dave

K*E*L*L*Y · May 31, 2009

jeff of pa said:
on my way back to my truck
disappointed I Had No Nickels today
and Thinking this was strange,
I got a Real Bad signal about 3 Feet from my truck.

The Tone said Copper coin
the Number said Probably trash

So I started Digging.

at 5 Inches still no Signal with my Probe
So I Re pinpointed & Still there but Moved to the right
4 Inches. at 5 Inches deep
I Think because Still no Signal
with My Probe
it must be a Nail Between the 2 Holes

So I start widening & Digging deeper.

at about 6 Inches I Get a sharp tone in the
bottom of the right hole that sounds
solid so i go get my long trawel
& Force it down & Pop out another
inch & A half of dirt
recheck & Get a Great signal
with my Probe reach in
Pull it out and see a Nickel size coin

Was 7 1/2" Deep I Measured.

This is what I first saw.

Yes I Nailed it with my Scoop :P

For Me this is 2 Firsts.

The First time I Broke into the 1800's at this
Park

And the First Shield Nickel I Ever Found.

99% Sure it's 1868

Not the First Time My Best find was Last Minute Next to My Vehicle

Thanks For Looking.

JEFF