Happy Dance - For Me, My First Indian Head

[nealb]

I haven't posted lately, as I've not had time to take any photos. I've been exercising every day, as I leave in 4 weeks for an abbreviated Army basic training (I'm prior service so I'm going to a 5 week transition course in New Mexico). It doesn't leave much time for anything else. I've gotten out 4 times in the past 2 weeks, and it's been pretty slim pickings. Total of 73 coins over 4 hunts, including 2 wheats (41 & 54) and my first Indian Head, 1889. Couldn't believe it when I gave it a quick rub and saw the points of the headdress. I wanted to shout, but there were some hikers nearby, and didn't want to draw attention to myself. Found it out in the middle of the woods in the old park I usually go to when I want to find something old. Found some other items as well, shell casings, a few slugs, a button and a cub scout pin and some other miscellaneous. The IH made my day.
I'm going to go back with a trash bag next time, as I know there's more old coins, but there's so much trash, that I will need to get through that first.

HH

 

[captain Jack]

nice macro shots! well done on the IH, still waiting for my first!

 

[BioProfessor]

You did real good. That is one nice Indian.

Daryl

 

[Green1]

congrads to you BIG time....

 

[Colonial KirkPA]

Love dos Indian Heads! I have found many, but each one is a nuevo thrill!

 

[cosmic]

Always nice to see a chief!!

 

[piggman1]

Really nice Indian you found there. Some good pics too. Keep em coming!

 

[titan]

very nice I H i hope to find one of them someday.

 

[Paul in WA]

Nice job on the Indian penny......ome of my favorite coins. I see you found a Boeing parts ID tag.....is there a crash site nearby?

Paul

 

[nealb]

Nice job on the Indian penny......ome of my favorite coins. I see you found a Boeing parts ID tag.....is there a crash site nearby?

Paul

Paul, the place I was detecting is in the direct flight path of our airport, so probably blew off the component when the gear was down for landing. I emailed Boeing to see if they would ID what part it is.

Good hunting Neal, looks like you got that site figured out now. And
thanks for what you do!

Mondak, You're welcome. It's sort of in my blood, because I was unsure of my decision when I got out the first go around.

To all, thanks for the comments. If anyone is interested, I cleaned it with Olive Oil. First time trying that, and something that I learned here on T-Net.

HH

 

[Stormtrooper154]

WTG, Looks great for being a dug coin. Your soil is good to them!

 

[weasel606]

beautiful finds neal ! love the IH to ! congrats to you i'm so jealous

 

[mtbiker]

Super finds!!!!!

 

[DFX-SE Gregg]

Looks like you did some diggin! Nice finds!

 

[soar697877]

Wow, Great Finds !

Your dirt there doesn't seem to corrode coins as mine does here, my coppers I find
here are mostly really bad. This TN red clay/dirt Yuck !!!

Nice IH, a beauty !!

 

[ivan salis]

happy bunny dance!!

 

[ModernMiner]

Congrats on your first IH. Those are great coins to find. Way to go.
-MM-

 

[River Rat]

Neal,

Congrats on your 1st IH. A continuous best of luck with your military career.

RR

 

[ringfinder]

Congrats on your first Indian Head Penny. Did you find it with your ACE 250?

HH, Ringfinder

 

[nealb]

Neal, are you being re-deployed or just a training cycle? Be careful rocketman, come back to us healthier than you are now. I, and I'm sure the rest of T-net, wish you a safe and speedy return.
GodBless ya young man
AirBorne!
Blue

Blue - I was AD AF from '85-94'. Enlisted in the Army NG in February this year. Have to go to an abbreviated basic training called Warrior Transition Course to learn the Army way of life and learn the tactics that are being used in Iraq (IED detection, clearing buildings, convoy maneuvers, etc). Then off to MOS school this fall. When I'm done with that, I'll be putting my name out to the guard to get a tour in Iraq or Afghanistan (my unit is brand new, and is non-deployable for 2 years).

Congrats on your first Indian Head Penny. Did you find it with your ACE 250?

HH, Ringfinder

RF, Yes, found it with the 250.