First Large Cent plus an IHP, a Rosie, and some whatsits...

Murray8144 · Feb 11, 2016

Man was it butt cold today...plus the wind. So i'm extra siked with these finds. The IHP came first. Very shallow...no more than 3 inches. Then I got a screaming quarter signal and 4" down i saw large copper. I've pulled a bunch of these same GD batting cage tokens so I said a quick prayer that it wouldn't be another and lo-n-behold it wasn't. My first LC. It's pretty wasted but who cares. At least I got a date: 1843. Wrapped up the hunt with the Rosie, 1953.

Also 7 wheats, a disheartening number of memorials, a lock plate, some keys, and some whatsits.

Now to dethaw with a scotch.

relic nut · Feb 11, 2016

That's a great hunt! Sometimes I don't realize how cold I am till I quite. Good finds will do that to you. Congrats

HH, Relic Nut

digging440yrs · Feb 11, 2016

Nice hunt ! :occasion14:

CTwoods · Feb 11, 2016

screaming quarter signal and 4" down i saw large copper. I've pulled a bunch of these same GD batting cage tokens so I said a quick prayer that it wouldn't be another and lo-n-behold it wasn't. My first LC. It's pretty wasted but who cares

I'd like to have seen you when you figured out it was your first LC. I know I won't forget my own reaction on my first. That's not bad condition, IMO

Captain Caveman · Feb 11, 2016

Congratz on your first LC!

trapperart · Feb 11, 2016

Nice finds congrats on the LC and silver

thrifty76now · Feb 11, 2016

That was a very great hunt. You will not forget the thrill of finding your first LC,I know that I did not.And with a silver dime to boot!

Carolina Tom · Feb 11, 2016

Congrats on your first LC. That is a nice had full of coins. Well played.

toasted · Feb 11, 2016

Nice finds. That button looking disk in he middle is a hem weight. Kept old timey womans dresses from blowing up over their heads

treblehunter · Feb 11, 2016

Great hunt, congrats on your first!

Murray8144 · Feb 11, 2016

toasted said:
Nice finds. That button looking disk in he middle is a hem weight. Kept old timey womans dresses from blowing up over their heads

No kidding? Sweet!

Professor of Engineering · Feb 11, 2016

Congratualtions on your first Large Cent find, may you have many more this year! :occasion14:

texjim · Feb 11, 2016

Congrats on your finds. Awesome days hunt.

Msbeepbeep · Feb 11, 2016

Sweet finds! Congrats!
My one & only LC...is dateless.

Ya when you get out there finding all kinds of stuff you don't mind the cold too much, till you can't feel your fingers and toes, kinda hard to dig at that point.

Loco-Digger · Feb 11, 2016

WTG Murray!!!! :occasion14:

I remember my 1st LC, I am glad that no one was videoing the event, where I broke into a happy dance. I was so happy I had to take a few pics and called the hunt off so I could celebrate the FIRST... How many shots before you thaw out? Which Item do you consider the whatsits? Is it the lead disk with 2 half moon holes? That's a hem weight, mainly used for drapes or curtains.

Showtime2385 · Feb 11, 2016

A big congrats to you!

Murray8144 · Feb 11, 2016

thanks for all the props folks - much appreciated

Loco-Digger said:
Which Item do you consider the whatsits? Is it the lead disk with 2 half moon holes? That's a hem weight, mainly used for drapes or curtains.

and also the item to the upper right of that...i'll post a pic in the 'what is it' section once i peel myself away from staring at my LC lol

Metal Illness · Feb 11, 2016

Big Congrats on your first LC!!! I remember mine, it was an 1852 from a door knock. I went back the very next day and found my second LC also a 1852! Here's hoping you find many more in 2016!