halfdime
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Several years ago, our church bought a bar. This catches people off guard every time it's mentioned, and I think I've explained it here before. Our church is in urban Pittsburgh and community leaders told us if we want to make a difference quick buy a particular bar and close it down. Alcohol was the least of its problems; the bar was a distribution center for drugs, prostitution and who knows what else. I helped empty it several years ago and found a ball and chain; why would anyone have something like that for benevolent purposes? Anyway, the last few months I've been cleaning less obvious areas, like under floors and the dirt basement. I realized pretty quick that in a building that's more than a hundred years old, a dirt floor could hide just about anything. I was right; before today I'd found 15 or 16 silver coins, a lot of them by sifting. Today, to honor MLK, the kids were out of school so Miss halfdime and I went to the basement. As expected, we added to the silver count with a 42 Washington and two Mercs. What we didn't expect, exactly, but nor were we surprised, was that we'd find a couple rings! One, with a mammoth stone, is 10K; the simpler wedding band is 14. A heart-shaped "Mom" was 14k plated but still interesting. I haven't looked through the pennies yet but I know there are probably 8 or 10 wheats. What was truly surprising was the discovery of a rather large clay marble; it will make a fine addition to my clay family! Finally, we found a little copper disc, just about the size of a silver three-cent piece; as near as I can tell, there is nothing like it in US coinage. Unfortunately, there is quite a bit of wear on both sides so I can't see any detail. The picture I got tonight doesn't show it well; maybe tomorrow I can get a better view here but I'd really like some ideas on what it might be. Again, just about the size of a silver three center. We'll wait until gold climbs a lot higher in price before we cash in these babies!
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My parents own a commercial building an a very historic town. Building dates back to 1860's it also has a dirt floor. I metal detected the floor a few years back and it just went crazy with iron signals. Needless to say I never found anything of interest. Sifting I never thought of. I guess my question to you Halfdime you tried mding first right what kind of signals did you get? Anyway I think this evening I'm going to head over and check it out again. Maybe I will have something to post. Thanks for the good idea!
