Gold 64 Class Ring, White Gold Initial Ring, 1949 Franklyn, 1943 Quarter, etc.

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I conducted two 3 hour hunts yesterday, one in the morning and one after lunch. I arrived on location to find that the developer had scraped off about 6” of the top soil strata.

That was good, as I was able to hunt the areas I had already found keepers at. And what do you know. I find a Gold 1964 class ring and a 1943 quarter within a 10 square foot area. On previous hunts I found a silver pilot badge, a junk ring, buffalo nickel, and other silver coins not far away. After I hunted out this area out, I headed to where I had previously found a buffalo nickel, 2 war nickels, 4 Rossies and wheats. And bingo, from the same hole I net a 1949 Ben Franklyn Half Dollar and 2 Roose’s.

Now I’m pumped, but pooped, so I head out for lunch. When I return, I start off where I left off. And as luck and skill would have it, I net what I believe is a white gold ring, with an initial on it (W or M). I don’t see a mark, but it’s not corroded and it doesn’t look like the silver that comes from this area. What do you think? Remember, before the scrape, these rings where down about 10” to 11”.

I’ve yet to clean the class ring, or anything for that matter. Besides the date, I can tell what High School it’s from and it’s Mascot. But as soon as I do clean them, I’ll post better pictures. But if I was to post an unedited picture of the ring, that would surely give my area away.

HH
I’ve already posted too much.
 

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Here's how Mr. Ben came up.
 

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Excellent finds! Good job. Try this link that Mainedigger just posted on another message to locate the class ring owner.
http://www.classringfinder.com/
HH, Mike in NJ
 

That had to be a fun day.......good job.
 

Nice!!!!
Looks like there's a lot more territory to cover.
Hope you keep finding that silver!

HH!!!
 

Re: Gold 64 Class Ring, White Gold Initial Ring, 1949 Franklyn, 1943 Quarter, et

WOW!! :o :o Absolutely Awesome finds!! You are very fortunate to have such a great place to hunt! Keep us posted on future finds.

HH,
Moon
 

nice finds, my class ring was returned to me after 15 years in the ground, my friend found it for me before i had a detector, fossis................
 

As far as giving the spot away, I'm sure if there were other THers around they would hit your spot. If they could find it based on your picture chances are they either have already had the thought or have already been there. Every time I drive by someplace they have scraped a couple few inches off the top I think, "it doesn't really matter if there was something there in the past or not, I bet I would do good..." I usually never get to it as I am employed and have a daughter. Sometimes I wish I were retired so I could get out more often. Maybe if I hit the lotto. Now to find the time to go get that Mega Millions and Powerball ticket.
 

Cool!! Great digs!!
 

bagglaydee said:
Have always loved gentle ben! WTG ;D
HH...Barb

I saw a piece on Ol' Ben on the History Channel one morning. Oh boy did the women love him, and he them! Sounds like he was a bit of a ladies man, even when he got into his 70s. Go Ben, Go!
 

Now thats what Md'ing is all about!

HH
-GC
 

Ant... really enjoyed getting through those pictures... awesome job! Great finds too...
 

Exellent pic's, great finds as well :)
 

Re: Gold 64 Class Ring, White Gold Initial Ring, 1949 Franklyn, 1943 Quarter, et

Great finds and congrats! HH, Mike
 

Thanks everyone. Here they are all cleaned up. The class ring turned out to be 10k and would cost about $375.00 to have one like it made today. It has Mother of Peril for inlay.
 

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