Found a Buffalo Nickel Heart Today

[jaypop06]

Decided to go out for a quick hunt in of all places, my front yard. Now to set the scene for you, my front yard is the size of a postage stamp (sarcasm). But as I SLOWLY swung the coil of my fairly new Garrett Ace 350, I picked up what showed as a faint nickel signal. Dug down about 8 inches, broke out the pro pointer and kept getting a hit and miss signal. Couldn't find it right away. Of course it could have a lot to do with the fact that I was looking for a NICKEL or at least a NICKEL sized object. When I finally found the object, I noticed it was heart shaped. I at first thought, finally, my first jewelry find, but as I cleaned it, I noticed it had a design on it. Little did I know that it was a Buffalo Nickel that someone hard carved into a heart. I've never seen anything like this, and this is by far my best find to date. I'm counting it as my first buffalo nickel find and my first jewelry find lol.


I also found this little button, my fist button find as well. I'm not sure how old it is, but I thought it was pretty cool. If anyone has any idea to what around how old this button may be, please give your opinion. Also, the buffalo nickel is carved so much that the date has been removed, but I'm fine with that, lol. Here's a couple of pictures of the button...

 

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[el remolino]

The heart is pretty darn neat. thanks for sharing!!

 

[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

The button is relatively modern. That nickel however is old art ! Maybe fetch a pretty penny for it like I'd say over $40 - $100 Really interesting and unique find !!

Keep @ it and HH !!

 

[jaypop06]

The button is relatively modern. That nickel however is old art ! Maybe fetch a pretty penny for it like I'd say over $100.00 Really interesting and unique find !!

Keep @ it and HH !!

Thanks for the replies. I was pretty shocked to have found it. My best find to day by far...

 

[Evolution]

Never saw anything like that before. Very cool find! Congrats!

 

[Argentium]

I'm in agreement with Mud on both counts - The nickel /heart reminds me of a cross between "trench art" and a "hobo nickel" I can't
speak to the value , but it is somehow an intriguing find !!!

 

[Shawks18]

Nice find jay! How you like the 350? Yes...I'm a newb, lookin to upgrade from this bounty hunter and that's what I was looking at.

 

[jaypop06]

Nice find jay! How you like the 350? Yes...I'm a newb, lookin to upgrade from this bounty hunter and that's what I was looking at.

I'll be honest, I don't have much to compare it to as the only other detector I've had is a Harbor Freight model my wife and mother-in-law got me for my birthday last year. However, it takes a little getting used to. By that I mean, you have to get used to the sounds the machine makes. With each unique sound, the detector is trying to tell you what is sees and it's up to you to dig it or not. My advice is to dig every signal you get because if I had been picky, I would have went right over this buffalo nickel heart. It makes me wonder what all I've passed up to date. The Ace 350 is a good machine the more you get used to it. You will see a few on here fun the Ace series through the mud, but if you look, they have high dollar machines that aren't meant for someone (ME) who doesn't even know how to use the "cheaper" versions. I would recommend the Ace series to ANYONE starting out to see if they like the hobby or someone who wants to upgrade to a better model than what they currently have. I hope this helps you make your decision. If I can be of anymore help, please let me know. And as always, thanks for taking the time to check out my posts!!!

 

[SusanMN]

That is one awesome nickle!

 

[BDinutah]

Nice finds, I haven't found any buttons yet, but the "Buffalo Nickel Heart" is at least 76 yrs old. Thanks for sharing with everyone!

 

[Shawks18]

I'll be honest, I don't have much to compare it to as the only other detector I've had is a Harbor Freight model my wife and mother-in-law got me for my birthday last year. However, it takes a little getting used to. By that I mean, you have to get used to the sounds the machine makes. With each unique sound, the detector is trying to tell you what is sees and it's up to you to dig it or not. My advice is to dig every signal you get because if I had been picky, I would have went right over this buffalo nickel heart. It makes me wonder what all I've passed up to date. The Ace 350 is a good machine the more you get used to it. You will see a few on here fun the Ace series through the mud, but if you look, they have high dollar machines that aren't meant for someone (ME) who doesn't even know how to use the "cheaper" versions. I would recommend the Ace series to ANYONE starting out to see if they like the hobby or someone who wants to upgrade to a better model than what they currently have. I hope this helps you make your decision. If I can be of anymore help, please let me know. And as always, thanks for taking the time to check out my posts!!!

Thanks jay! I'll look into it more, but from all the research and reviews I've read I'm really leaning towards it! Seems like it'd be a nice beginners model to learn and use. If I have anymore questions or pick one up I'll let ya know. Thanks again and killer find!

 

[frostdigger]

Super cool nickel, congrats.

 

[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

I'm in agreement with Mud on both counts - The nickel /heart reminds me of a cross between "trench art" and a "hobo nickel" I can't
speak to the value , but it is somehow an intriguing find !!!

I was thinking the same thing... The price of the Hobo nickles and stuff is how I based my price. In truth it could sell for anything... From the patina I do think its period or its been in the ground awhile... Really cool piece !!

Keep @ it and HH !!

 

[scaupus]

great find, unique.

 

[gman7665]

That is so Kewl , I too was just thinking it could be worth more than You think , was reading about Hobo and Hobo Art Coins ,some of the Artist have even been Identified and the items are considered Folk Art and are fetching some Cash on todays market... H.H. and Congrats , I still am looking for My first Buff/Indian ...

 

[park pirate]

Did someone carve a hart out of a buff. nickel.....

 

[RobRieman]

Maybe it was a love token for a fat chick. Lol

 

[Leco]

Maybe it was a love token for a fat chick. Lol

Ha ha. Don't have anything to say. That's funny.

 

[wheatfinder13]

That heart beats a regular buff by a long shot. Someone spent a lot of time and attention carving that. To me, it has a much cooler story behind it than a regular buff.

 

[Leco]

That heart beats a regular buff by a long shot. Someone spent a lot of time and attention carving that. To me, it has a much cooler story behind it than a regular buff.

I couldn't agree more. These type of finds are my favorite. Something truly unique.