First Indian today

[Knut dirtfisk]

And first 1800s U.S. coin. And it only took me 8 long years! I've pounded this site for the past 4 years knowing it was there somewhere and today I got it. I don't know why it has eluded me for so long. California is not an easy place to find them I know that. A little crusty 1865 soaking in the peroxide.

 

[basque-man]

Congrats!

 

[hook17]

happy for you, congratulations!!!

 

[against the wind]

Congrats! My wife and i are new to detecting and we had to put a lot of hours in before we found any IHP's, lumber camps are not the best place to look for coins ive since learned; most woodcutters were paid at the end of the season, with company store credit, etc.

What type of site are you working?

Welcome to the forum from Port Allegheny, Pennsylvania

 

[against the wind]

Congratulations on your first IHP.

 

[Randyg12]

Congrats on your first Indian Head penny and breaking into the 1800, I know that brought a smile to your face. I live in Southern Calf. and it also took me years to find my first one too. At least you didn’t scratch your first one like I did . I found mine on an empty lot in Ventura and still know the exact spot where I found it. It’s fenced off now. My 1st 1800 coin was found in North Hollywood park, found with my new CZ-3D in that enhanced mode at about 3 inches Also was my first and only large cent (Canadian). Those firsts are always a rush so when I read your post it made me smile too. Now that’s you’ve broken the ice I foresee more finding there way into your pouch. Keep swinging!

 

[Argentium]

Big Congrats to you ! I'm still looking for mine 12 years on ..I think I'll move to Pennsylvania ! those guys and gals find IH cents with the frequency that I find zinc cents !

 

[EdHartzel]

Congratulations!!! Persistence pays off!! Here is to many more!!