Found old coin purse with 19 coins in it.

[bk]

I was detecting the back yard of this seminary that was built in 1861 and closed in 1922.
Over the years I have taken many nice old coins from there, including a G.A.R. veterans medal.
Today I got a rather wierd signal. The depth meter indicated that it was quite deep and wouldn't lock on. I decided to dig it anyway because it sounded deep.
After digging down about 8", out came this rusty clasp from an old coin purse. I rechecked the hole with the detecter and the signal became very loud. I reached in and pulled a small hand full of coins.


At first they looked like old worn silver, but they were too light. After a closer look I realized that they were all stinking play money.
The Barber dime was placed there for size reference.

 

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[oldsalty19]

'08 isn't play

 

[rocky raccoon]

still cool,huh

 

[Mackaydon]

"The play coins were manufactured in the late 1940's and was produced by the Grimland brothers of Jacksonville, Florida. The company moved to Waco, Texas in 1948 or 1949 and soon went bankrupt. They were taken over by Waco-Tex, which became Grove-Tex, the makers of UNCLE SAM PLAY MONEY... There are 2,000 to 5,000 of the play coin you found estimated to exist..."
Don.....

Source: http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php?topic=185068.5;wap2

 

[bmanofnbc]

That is awesome! I love the old metal play coins.

 

[mikusek]

Still a discovery...... and money is money, even if ya can't spend it you might be able to sell it.

 

[halfdime]

That's a kick in the teeth ! Still, a cool find; it's always frustrating to find one and you got 19!

 

[jewelerguy]

"The play coins were manufactured in the late 1940's and was produced by the Grimland brothers of Jacksonville, Florida. The company moved to Waco, Texas in 1948 or 1949 and soon went bankrupt. They were taken over by Waco-Tex, which became Grove-Tex, the makers of UNCLE SAM PLAY MONEY... There are 2,000 to 5,000 of the play coin you found estimated to exist..."
Don.....

Source: http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php?topic=185068.5;wap2

well, at least they are somewhat rare

 

[Wldbil]

One way to get the ole heart pumping... Still a cool find!

 

[Jersey Hunter]

The way I see it is; its still a cool find. HH