Back to the castle

[granthansen]

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I went out for a short, 2-hour hunt yesterday to the "castle house" that NJLARGECENT and I hit a few weeks ago. I bundled up: 2 layers of pants, 4 layers of top including hoodie. Got to the property and started sweating. I guess I hadn't been outside yet that day. BALMY!! Stripped a couple layers off and started my hunt.

On my way I had left a voicemail for James (NJLARGECENT) telling him I was off to the castle and to make a prediction for me. I later got a text reading, "V nickel."

I focused on the front lawn which is where I figured coin drops/spills would be since there's a hill near the sidewalk that I envisioned folks of yesterday sitting on during lunch breaks, etc. There's a fence between the lawn and the sidewalk that I was unable to discriminate out because it hit back with the highest tone possible. Oh well, so I had to deal with it.

Our first trip to the castle we cherry picked, so this time I wanted to be more slow and steady and give some iffy targets a shot. But I was getting solid signals... and too my own disappointment in a way, right next to or even right on top of plugs I had already dug! Usually I'm very particular about my plugs, but this house is getting knocked down and has no foot traffic, so I give myself a little leeway.

Anyway, got some clad and then pulled up an Indian Head penny. Couldn't make out the date, but I saw the telltale head dress. Shortly after I dug up a nickel, but could tell by it's coloring that it wasn't a normal clad nickel. War nickel! Sweet. I saw the 1942 plainly. Later saw the P mint mark.

In the 2nd hour I was digging a hole and had a hard time finding my target. Then I saw the roundness. Pulled out a completely smooth piece. Slug? Hmm... oh well. I"ll pocket it and check it out later. When I got home and after a soak in soapy water, I saw that the slug had a bust on it. I could see what looked like a pointy crown! Not to jump to conclusions, I went to my reference app and saw the liberty head v-nickel, confirming what I thought she was. "James is psychic!!!"







In addition to some junk and nails, I found this guy. It reminds me of a pinewood derby wheel... so perhaps a wheel to an old toy?



Thanks for reading. HH

 

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[g-olden years]

Great hunt! By the looks of the castle house, I'd love to check out what may be hidden in the walls! Hope you get a chance to check the building out after it's been knocked down & before it's hauled away, if it's safe to do that. Love to see more of what you & friend dig from that yard! Andi

 

[davest]

I'd like to do the salvage on that house before it's knocked down and hauled away. I bet there are things that would go for big bucks down the road. Like window/door trim, newel posts & railings, window sash pieces. All that treasure and it's going to be trashed.

BTW, great finds too.

 

[granthansen]

Yeah, I'd be surprised if it were knocked down prior to salvage. My friend who owns it is an architect with a good eye, and his family is in the construction biz. I'll stick to the dirt, but would happily help explore the insides :-)

 

[NJLargeCent]

Glad the castle produced again! Nice that you have a go-to spot close by. Go back, go slow, and go to town!

 

[PeteWmass]

maybe you could post some inside pics of the building....and then we could chip in with observations...

 

[HISPAN]

old coins for the America ... good hunt !

 

[granthansen]

maybe you could post some inside pics of the building....and then we could chip in with observations...

I don't have access to the inside. Something maybe I'll pursue next year...

 

[granthansen]

old coins for the America ... good hunt !

Thanks... makes me optimistic for my returns!