First finds

[H2Ofowler]

Just started the hobby not long ago by buying a AT Pro. Been out a few times before and only found tons of nails, tabs and other trash. Taking a while to learn the ropes but finally paid off this evening while hunting a creek bank.



Not sure if the pictures worked its my first time posting but between all the trash I found a 1908 Indian head and a 1864 2 cent coin. The other I'm not sure about and need some help. I want to say its a fired musket ball but I've never seen one so could just be and old piece of lead? I know there's a lot of civil war history around being in culpeper va so I'm hoping its my first bullet.

 

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[JeffInMass]

When a 2-center and an Indian penny are your first 2 keepers, I'd say you're off to a great start- Congrats!!

-- Jeff --

 

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[cjon455]

that's awesome, a new detector and a rare American coin, that 2 center is sweet!, Ive been extremely fortunate to put my coil over 3, 1 in each of the 3 years ive been doing this

congrats!

 

[thrifty76now]

What a great start for you !!! You are hooked for sure. Welcome to a great hobby.

 

[Dirtwisher]

When a 2-center and an Indian penny are your first 2 keepers, I'd say you're off to a great start- Congrats!! -- Jeff --

I'll say. I've never heard of someone getting two coins like that as their first ones! Ridiculous! No 2 centers for me yet either.

 

[H2Ofowler]

I had no clue a two cent was pretty rare thanks for letting me know. I decided to hit the same creek again this evening for a hour or so and ended up with some Indians 1863 and other is toasted. I've read you can soak them in olive oil so I might try that or is there a better way to try and get a date off it?