Finally a Nice Day

[Ahab8]

As able to get out today for a few minutes . The sun was out and it was in the low 40s. I went to a public area that I knew there was an early 1800s home site. Found it on one of my moms obscure geneology maps. Thanks mom :-)! I managed to find the old foundation which is very very hard to see. I started swinging and realized quickly that the digging was going to be next to impossible. So I decided I would only dig a great signal. Got a high 70s nice high tone about 8" deep. It took me about 10 minutes to dig a plug. 4" of solid frost on top. Managed to get down about 7" and could see the edge of a coin. Pulled it out and could see it was a large cent.




I put that baby away and stuck my pro pointer in the hole and sure enough another signal. Got down another inch or so and could see the edge of another coin. Got it out and once I got it brushed off a bit I could tell it had the Draped Bust design on the reverse.




I got them cleaned up a bit and can see the one is an 1827. I unfortunately don't think I will ever know the date of the Draped Bust. I only dug 4 holes total and decided to wait for better digging. I was making a mess with my holes and didn't want to be that guy . I found an axe head as well. I am very happy I was able to get out and happier yet with two coins from four holes. If I can keep up that average this year I'll be good. :-)

 

[Zodiacdiverdave]

Man that's fantastic, 2 LCs in 4 holes. You have to be happy with that score. The spring is just around the corner so hang in there buddy, don't blind yourself with flying ice as you chisel through that ground.
ZDD

 

[Ahab8]

Man that's fantastic, 2 LCs in 4 holes. You have to be happy with that score. The spring is just around the corner so hang in there buddy, don't blind yourself with flying ice as you chisel through that ground. ZDD

Hey Dave, yeah if I can keep up that average I should have about 8000 coins in 2014 :-)! Pretty sad when you have to wear safety glasses to dig a plug