Aussie Park - Penny, Badge and the Lovely Locals

[Harry_Morant]

Was able to get to the park for a few hours on the weekend and found a reasonable penny and a Returned Services League badge from 1969.

I had one old dear come up to me and say "does the council know you're digging holes in their park" to which I replied "yes ma'am - and they've even suggested some places to dig".

Not long after I had another elderly lady come along and say "looking for gold?" to which I replied "Yes, I'm looking for my wifes wedding ring". She said "Oh" and then I quickly followed up with "I'm sure she was still wearing it when I buried her around here somewhere"

She did the best double take I've seen for quite a while. She realised I was just kidding from the smile on my face and took it in good humour.

I've also attached a few before and after photos of the 1867 Penny I found earlier in the week . Still a few days of soaking to get the last of the crud off but I couldn't wait any longer to take a few photos. Unfortunately I put a small nick in it with the point of my digger given that the book price for this one is about A$165 in EF condition. It appears to be hardly worn at all despite over 100 years in the ground.

 

[romeo-1]

Nice pics...that's a great coin!

 

[tinpan]

Awsome find Harry.Congrats I have not one colonlial coin that condition WGT

RSL Member = returned serviceman or Bad Gambler


tinpan

 

[CRUSADER]

Don't you just love old people

I have found 100s of Victorian pennies & probably less than 1% are as good as that! Well done

 

[Dman]

Nice finds Great coin
Dman

 

[Leon]

Wow!, great digs, WTG!!!
That 1867 sure is a nice crisp looking coin...
Continued Good luck, & Happy hunting~

 

[Stormtrooper154]

Boy those clean up well! WTG

 

[Bertman]

Great post Harry_Morant... Love the part about looking for the gold ring... That 1867 is in great shape... What is the diameter measurement of the coin?

HH Robert

 

[davesx]

Nice finds Harry,Vicky looks really pretty.

HH Dave.

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Nice finds, those pennys are in nice condition! Funny story as well and HH, Mike

 

[Harry_Morant]

Great post Harry_Morant... Love the part about looking for the gold ring... That 1867 is in great shape... What is the diameter measurement of the coin?

HH Robert

The diameter is 30.81mm. I think it just comes down to luck as to the preservation of coins. Most of the ones from this park have lumps of verdigris as well as the hard baked mud on them but this one cleaned up fantastic. Too bad about the ding from my digger but then that would only matter if I was selling it to a coin dealer - which I ain't

 

[DANGLANGLEY]

Very nice finds there. Congrats on the beautiful 1867 penny. WOW!!!

 

[Bertman]

Great post Harry_Morant... Love the part about looking for the gold ring... That 1867 is in great shape... What is the diameter measurement of the coin?

HH Robert

The diameter is 30.81mm. I think it just comes down to luck as to the preservation of coins. Most of the ones from this park have lumps of verdigris as well as the hard baked mud on them but this one cleaned up fantastic. Too bad about the ding from my digger but then that would only matter if I was selling it to a coin dealer - which I ain't

Thanks for the information Harry… Wanted a comparison for the early USA large cents (1793 - 1857)… These were 28 – 29 millimeters in diameter…

Hey everyone, Harry is finding large cents...

 

[fd3615]

nice coin

wtg

 

[RUDY2003]

Great story and diggs Harry. Nice coins....

Keep dafe...

 

[history hunter]

That coin looks almost new,great shape. WTG

 

[Prober]

Beautiful coins Harry, good job.