BONANZA! (for me at least)

[invent4hir]

May 15th, started like most metal detecting days, looking for artifacts to fill educational display cases to be donated to the local historical society. First target I dug was the 1851 Large Cent and I knew it was going to be a good day. I was pleasantly surprised to find the Washington Quarter and 2 Mercury Dimes in the same hole. About 4 feet away I uncovered the 1871 Victoria Queen Prince Edward Island One Cent. Initially I thought this was a gaming token, but upon closer examination saw the 1871. It wasn't until I got home did I realize what I found, and man is it good condition. The PEI cents were only minted 1 year (1871) so the likelihood that I'll find another is slim. A short time later I dug the Liberty Walking half, which is always a welcome site. Oh and regarding artifacts, I found a nice ornate gas valve and compact case lid (note the clown in the 10 o'clock position).

P.S. The PEI cent and gas valve is what I'll donate...

 

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[xr7ator]

Damn! 7380 Yankee was good to you! Great hunt!

 

[WannaDig3687]

Nice dig, Invet2hir! I'm sure the Historical Society will be grateful. Kudos

 

[invent4hir]

xr7, thanks for the compliment! The PEI is probably a once in a lifetime find and the others aren't too shabby either

 

[invent4hir]

Wrightdigger, you're right! The historical society and I have a good relationship. I have fun finding artifacts and they get them before my house gets cluttered

 

[Switchblade]

Nice!

 

[A2coins]

Woiwza definate museum pieces very well done

 

[MAILITY]

May 15th, started like most metal detecting days, looking for artifacts to fill educational display cases to be donated to the local historical society. First target I dug was the 1851 Large Cent and I knew it was going to be a good day. I was pleasantly surprised to find the Washington Quarter and 2 Mercury Dimes in the same hole. About 4 feet away I uncovered the 1871 Victoria Queen Prince Edward Island One Cent. Initially I thought this was a gaming token, but upon closer examination saw the 1871. It wasn't until I ofilezilla uc browser rufus t home did I realize what I found, and man is it good condition. The PEI cents were only minted 1 year (1871) so the likelihood that I'll find another is slim. A short time later I dug the Liberty Walking half, which is always a welcome site. Oh and regarding artifacts, I found a nice ornate gas valve and compact case lid (note the clown in the 10 o'clock position).

P.S. The PEI cent and gas valve is what I'll donate...

Nice dig, Invet2hir! I'm sure the Historical Society will be grateful. Kudos

 

[alaskaseeker]

Great finds.....

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Congrats on the productive hunt!

I too donate to Historical Societies and to people who just like my finds!

 

[invent4hir]

Congrats on the productive hunt!

I too donate to Historical Societies and to people who just like my finds!

Prof, kudos to you for donating!

 

[invent4hir]

Nice dig, Invet2hir! I'm sure the Historical Society will be grateful. Kudos

Maility, yes they are grateful. Both have written me up in their newsletters, which makes great references when seeking permissions

 

[Trezurehunter]

Looks like some nice finds. I'm sure the Historical Society will appreciate your finds.

 

[invent4hir]

Looks like some nice finds. I'm sure the Historical Society will appreciate your finds.

Trez, thanks - the finds were a welcome sight - as most properties in my part of the country have been detected multiple times. The society is most appreciative, as showing artifacts left behind by our forefathers is a good way to share history w/ young and old alike.

 

[invent4hir]

The PEI cents were only minted 1 year (1871) Tutuapp 9Apps ShowBox so the likelihood that I'll find another is slim. A short time later I dug the Liberty Walking half, which is always a welcome site. Oh and regarding artifacts, I found a nice ornate gas valve and compact case lid (note the clown in the 10 o'clock position).

ARSO, welcome to tnet! Do you have a question or comment?