Findings in an old ghost town in the mountains

[Conito@55]

Yesterday my friend Kevin invited me to visit one of his hunting spots. There was tons of trash there, but we managed to find some pieces.

1946s wheat penny

This strange piece, who knows what it was used for?

 

[wildcarrot]

If these pieces could only speak. I like the anchor button, very interesting. Cool old 16-s Lincoln. Any thoughts on the round piece with the letters on it? I'd trade ghost town hunting for my beaches any day! I know you probably can't share but a discrete pic or two of the area would be great.

 

[The Rebel]

Nice finds. The round disc was probably from a safe

 

[old digger]

Cool whistle!

 

[Conito@55]

If these pieces could only speak. I like the anchor button, very interesting. Cool old 16-s Lincoln. Any thoughts on the round piece with the letters on it? I'd trade ghost town hunting for my beaches any day! I know you probably can't share but a discrete pic or two of the area would be great.

I can't say the location,

 

[Red-Coat]

Interesting assortment.

Someone on Reddit found three of those discs, all marked ‘8545’ but individually numbered 2, 5 and 8. Made from brass and 2.5 inches in diameter. Note that there are variances in the start-place for the alphabet relative to the notch.

It was suggested that they might be the ‘wheels’ from an old alphabet combination lock, with the holes for the catch pins holding them together and the edge slot for a release bar. They may well be parts from a safe as @The Rebel suggests.

 

[oldmxrat]

Sorry I didn't lead you to some silver, but it was fun nonetheless!
That whistle is too cool!

 

[Conito@55]

Sorry I didn't lead you to some silver, but it was fun nonetheless!
That whistle is too cool!

Don't worry, next time we might find money.

 

[Digger RJ]

Yesterday my friend Kevin invited me to visit one of his hunting spots. There was tons of trash there, but we managed to find some pieces.
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1946s wheat penny
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This strange piece, who knows what it was used for?
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Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Georgivs]

Oh man, you got two left feet! nice finds

 

[Gare]

you did GOOD Thanks for sharing

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Cool finds !