frojones
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I went out this evening and hunted somewhere new for a change. The lot once had a house that was demolished several years ago. The bedrock was visible in many places which I love because it means objects can't sink very far, because the rock keeps them from doing so. I ventured to the edge furthest from the road where the grass wasnt so high and noticed what appeared to be the concrete foundation of a small building, perhaps an old shed or garage. With daylight fading fast and rusty nails plaguing my enthusiasm, I got a few solid signals.
First, what I knew had to be a coin, ended up being my forth piece of coal scrip since I started this hobby in April. I'm not sure if it is a $1 or a 1 cent token as it doesnt seem to say. It came from Jenkins, KY, just across the border about 20 minutes from here. It also makes my 2nd Orco Consolidation Coal Company token so far.
Next , I got a large high ring that I figured was a pop can, but I dug it anyway. I saw the wheels poking out of the hole and I very delicately worked this red die cast Tootsie Toy oil tanker out of the dirt. I can't find much info on this model but I believe it is from the 70s, although one ebay listing said the 50s but I believe they may be wrong. This makes the first toy vehicle that I havent broken the wheels off of while recovering it. And that simple fact makes me want to believe it is older than 1970 as toys werent made so cheaply before then, but I really can't say.
Third, I dug what I initially thought was a very long bullet, but after shaking off the caked on dirt I instantly could see that it was not. I still have no idea what its purpose is or WHAT it is. Perhaps maybe a handle to something? It is textured similarly to a metal guitar knob and is heavy, hollow, and the small flared opening is threaded on the inside. I think it may be brass. Any ideas?? Because I am clueless!
Finally, before calling it a day, I swung around looking for one last good hit. I thought I had found another coin by the way my F2 was beeping but upon recovery it was a button. It looked like something off a pair of blue jeans so I wasnt too excited until I left the site and cleaned it up to reveal thirteen stars. Please correct me if I am wrong ( since I know very little about military stuff ) but I believe it is a 2 piece WWII era Army button. There is still a thin circumference of fabric between the pin and the face of the button so it must have been torn out. I can't pull the two pieces apart but I dont want to use force in fear of damaging it.
I swear I could metal detect all day every day if I didn't have to work! It would be terrific to retire at only 26! Thanks so much for checking out my finds for the day and good luck in your adventures!
First, what I knew had to be a coin, ended up being my forth piece of coal scrip since I started this hobby in April. I'm not sure if it is a $1 or a 1 cent token as it doesnt seem to say. It came from Jenkins, KY, just across the border about 20 minutes from here. It also makes my 2nd Orco Consolidation Coal Company token so far.
Next , I got a large high ring that I figured was a pop can, but I dug it anyway. I saw the wheels poking out of the hole and I very delicately worked this red die cast Tootsie Toy oil tanker out of the dirt. I can't find much info on this model but I believe it is from the 70s, although one ebay listing said the 50s but I believe they may be wrong. This makes the first toy vehicle that I havent broken the wheels off of while recovering it. And that simple fact makes me want to believe it is older than 1970 as toys werent made so cheaply before then, but I really can't say.
Third, I dug what I initially thought was a very long bullet, but after shaking off the caked on dirt I instantly could see that it was not. I still have no idea what its purpose is or WHAT it is. Perhaps maybe a handle to something? It is textured similarly to a metal guitar knob and is heavy, hollow, and the small flared opening is threaded on the inside. I think it may be brass. Any ideas?? Because I am clueless!
Finally, before calling it a day, I swung around looking for one last good hit. I thought I had found another coin by the way my F2 was beeping but upon recovery it was a button. It looked like something off a pair of blue jeans so I wasnt too excited until I left the site and cleaned it up to reveal thirteen stars. Please correct me if I am wrong ( since I know very little about military stuff ) but I believe it is a 2 piece WWII era Army button. There is still a thin circumference of fabric between the pin and the face of the button so it must have been torn out. I can't pull the two pieces apart but I dont want to use force in fear of damaging it.
I swear I could metal detect all day every day if I didn't have to work! It would be terrific to retire at only 26! Thanks so much for checking out my finds for the day and good luck in your adventures!
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