Hole full of 1903-1935 coal mining scrip!

[Nathan6309]

While hunting the old mine site that is now a public park, I was hoping to find some scrip belonging to the specific company that ran the mine. Even one would suffice for me. Little did I know, I was about to dig five all from one hole! I got a 5 credit, ten credit, and three 25 credit ones! I continued to hone in on that spot, finding an RA (Rock Island Arsenal) 17 casing, as well as the back to a button and and another domed brass piece in with the scrip. I also dig a 36 Buffalo nickel and a 41 wheatie! My expectations were exceeded today, and hopefully I’ll be able to find a some more later on!

 

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[NHBandit]

If it matters the shell casing is from a blank cartridge. Cool to see the mine scrip.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Congrats on a great haul !

 

[diggingthe1]

Awesome tokens!!! Sure love when you find what your lookingfor and then some!!

 

[djackson7348]

If it matters the shell casing is from a blank cartridge. Cool to see the mine scrip.

Please educate me a little;
What do you see that indicates a blank shot? Thanks

 

[Digger RJ]

While hunting the old mine site that is now a public park, I was hoping to find some scrip belonging to the specific company that ran the mine. Even one would suffice for me. Little did I know, I was about to dig five all from one hole! I got a 5 credit, ten credit, and three 25 credit ones! I continued to hone in on that spot, finding an RA (Rock Island Arsenal) 17 casing, as well as the back to a button and and another domed brass piece in with the scrip. I also dig a 36 Buffalo nickel and a 41 wheatie! My expectations were exceeded today, and hopefully I’ll be able to find a some more later on!

Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!

 

[oldmxrat]

Very cool finds, congrats!

 

[Nathan6309]

Thanks everybody for the congratulations! It had been on my bucket list for a while. Now I can say I have not one, but FIVE of them. Gonna be a moment I remember for a good while.

 

[Gare]

Nice going thanks for sharing with us

 

[1637]

While hunting the old mine site that is now a public park, I was hoping to find some scrip belonging to the specific company that ran the mine. Even one would suffice for me. Little did I know, I was about to dig five all from one hole! I got a 5 credit, ten credit, and three 25 credit ones! I continued to hone in on that spot, finding an RA (Rock Island Arsenal) 17 casing, as well as the back to a button and and another domed brass piece in with the scrip. I also dig a 36 Buffalo nickel and a 41 wheatie! My expectations were exceeded today, and hopefully I’ll be able to find a some more later on!

so,cool