First Indian Head

[KirkTN]

Howdy y'all,

Hit it for a few hours with Brother john37115 on an old farm site today. Lots of iron in the ground. I found my first Indian Head Penny. (1904) also a 1915 D wheat and some relics. Found the Old file and the Indian Head in the same hole. Hopin' for a flying eagle cent now, I figure the chances are slim since they were only made what 3 years. Maybe I'll get to skip and go straight to a big coppa The one iron piece looks like some sort of handle to me. I like the small loop back button too. Maybe off a lady or childs garment I'm guessing.

Treasure The Hunt
KirkTN

 

[Baggins]

Great finds, and congrats on your first Indian!! Can't wait to see what you find next!
HH
Baggins

 

[B|lker]

AWESOME finds and pics.

 

[nc-joe]

You know that feeling you got when you dug first Indian Head? It's the exact same EVERY TIME you dig one. It's awesome!

Great Finds.

 

[whispers]

I totally agree with nc-joe,although I've only found 3 my 1st was a 1903 then a first year 1859 then one in the 1860's.Your 1904 is in much better shape than my 03.Great job!! They are easy to miss.

 

[KirkTN]

Man it was a good feelin. I saw the wreath on the back first and I knew instantly.  Funny thing is I dreamed night before last that I found my first one. It was a cool dream but even cooler when I held it in my hand.

 

[muleskinner]

Way to go Kirk! I'm happy for ya. Now dream of me finding something good.

 

[JimBeHuntin']

Congratz on the first IH ... you're lucky it's in such good shape ( my 1st one was in terrible shape and barely recognizable ) ~ Jimmy

 

[seger98]

Congratulaions Kirk, nice looking Indian Head there!

 

[TooManyHobbies]

Congratz on the first IH ... you're lucky it's in such good shape ( my 1st one was in terrible shape and barely recognizable ) ~ Jimmy

Ditto that. Found my first yesterday. Can't make out the front. No idea what the date is. It has the shield on the back so I know it's 1860-1909.
Did you have to clean it or did it come out of the ground like that?

 

[john37115]

Congrats on your first injun bro. I have hunted that little area twice now and missed those two coins. Your getting dangerous on that ol pro xl. What say we get out awhile tommorrow too?

 

[KirkTN]

TooManyHobbies-  The penny was caked here an there in dirt when I plucked it out I could see a nice green patina goin' on in the spots where the dirt had fallen off. I gentle rubbed just enough to see a date, then put it in my wallet till I got home. I microwaved about a half inch of peroxide in the bottom of a plastic cup for about 40sec. then placed the Indian in it for about 20minutes or till the peroxide had cooled then I took the coin to the sink and with a soft toothbrush gentle rubbed the front and back under a small stream of water. Then set it on a paper towel to air dry. Then I took the pics.

Hey Brother John, I definitely would like to hit it again tomorrow.

 

[jimmatt_43]

Good for you Kirk,
That sure is a thrill when you realize you have an IH and not a wheat for the first time.
Jim

 

[skierbob]

Congrats on your first injun. It appears to be in pretty good shape, too.
Bob

 

[Michiganne]

Beautiful Indian Head Kirk. Very nice. Keep digging!

 

[ModernMiner]

I could see a nice green patina goin' on in the spots where the dirt had fallen off.

Kirk,
Isn't that a great sight to see that greenish patina on the dirt. You just know it's going to be something good. Of course, silver is a nice sight too.

Congrats on your first IH. I agree with NC-Joe:
"It's the exact same EVERY TIME you dig one."

-MM-

 

[grasshopper]

looks like its in pretty good shape. nice work

 

[KirkTN]

Thanks MM, I remember seeing my Dad pluck some out as well as my brother John. I'm just real proud to have finaly found One. It is most certainly a different charge than a wheat. However, I still like to find wheats. It's the little bursts of excitement that comes with knowing it's a wheat and hoping it's a key date  

 

[halfdime]

Congrats on that first Indian; may it be the beginning of a long line!

 

[ModernMiner]

Thanks MM, I remember seeing my Dad pluck some out as well as my brother John. I'm just real proud to have finaly found One. It is most certainly a different charge than a wheat. However, I still like to find wheats. It's the little bursts of excitement that comes with knowing it's a wheat and hoping it's a key date

I hear ya. The IH is one of my favorite looking coins along with the Merc. My first IH was a 1874 right next to a huge oak on the farm I hunted most of last year. Looking forward to seeing your next one. Good luck.
-MM-