"Bringing the hunt home"

smokedaddy · Jul 20, 2008

"Bringing the hunt home"

Hi folks, while at work the other day, I noticed that an excavating crew was digging around the front and side of an old brick building that used to be an old store that is on an 1860 map of the area. I kept watching that backhoe dumping bucket loads of dirt into that truck. In my mind, all I could see was dirt covered coins falling into that truck. Since I did need some fill dirt for around my property, I approached the guy driving the truck and asked him if he was willing to sell me that load. After working out a fair price, He delivered the load to my property.

After spreading this stuff around on my property, I plan on running my detector over it. Should be some coins in there since this dirt was taken from the front porch out to about 3 feet. I will add to this thread when or IF I find some good stuff to post.

Goes4ever · Dec 16, 2008

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sifting that dirt looks like a great winter project!

TimC (North Alabama) · Dec 16, 2008

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Man I should have thought of that.

seger98 · Dec 16, 2008

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Well that pile of dirt has paid for itself! Hope you keep finding more.. :thumbsup:

mistergee · Dec 16, 2008

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what an innovative idea...can't wait to see what else you find :thumbsup:

wildrider · Dec 16, 2008

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Cool finds. Way to go with the dirt pile.

Old River · Dec 16, 2008

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I would have thought of this. Congradulations on the finds. I love those indians. Looks like that you might have found the tribe.

phantomfinder · Dec 16, 2008

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WTG , But you need to get over there & ask too hunt that area.... Good luck too you.... :thumbsup:

limitedthoughts · Dec 18, 2008

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Hey you needed fill dirt and you got coins. What else could you ask for. Makes me wonder if I should look though more fill dirt.

LT

allen · Dec 18, 2008

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good luck and hope you find lots of coins...

Mike_of_Tenn · Dec 18, 2008

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Too cool! Ya could have sold it in 5 gallon lots on E-bay! LOL
No seriously that was a great idea!

Mike

CamoQueen · Jan 9, 2009

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Wow! that pile gave you some nice coins! Hope you find some more goodies!!! :thumbsup:

crazyjarhead · Jan 9, 2009

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I remember this post and wondered what you may have found. Nice IH's and what's that other piece, Ivory tusk ::)

treasuredog · Jan 9, 2009

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Cant wait to see what else you find. Its a dirty job but somebodys got to do it and I know you are glad its you! Ha Ha

kdismuke1 · Jan 9, 2009

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THIS IS A FIRST. I WOULD LIKE TO DO THAT.CONGRATS ON THE FINDS. :thumbsup:

baspinall · Jan 9, 2009

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Wow, what a unique way to dig in the dirt. Good call on the location. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm I could use a lot of fill

out back.

Brian

Codes · Jan 9, 2009

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Sweet finds! Keep us updated on what else you find.

-Codes

smokedaddy · Jan 9, 2009

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crazyjarhead said:
I remember this post and wondered what you may have found. Nice IH's and what's that other piece, Ivory tusk

I think the tusk is actually a dog canine tooth.

I have been pulling some small bones out of the pile that look to be back bone parts of some type. I'll let you guys know when I find the collar.

Kinda weird place to bury a dog huh. :icon_scratch:

Detectingfreak · Jan 10, 2009

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Sounds like that was an awesome plan!!!! Very nice job on getting all the indians and the seated liberty dime!

hikeinmts · Jan 10, 2009

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Those bones might be more than you expect. Our drug store got a facelift, and there was some digging that went into it. Bones were found, and they turned out to be Indian bones. Perhaps you might have someone who can do the appropriate tests take a look at those pieces of bones. (Might be someone's mother-in-law.)

lairmo · Jan 10, 2009

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About 8 years ago the town i live by had the yards tested for lead....about 60% of the yards were scraped up and hauled off to a dumping site south of town...we found many bottles and marbles just by site and a few coins...but now it is "off limits" unless we sneak in there...after reading this post, I'm ready for some sneaking...LOL :icon_pirat: