Hunted a Mansion today, WOW what a GREAT day!!! IH, 18K gold, and a Seated Dime

[Goes4ever]

Ok where do I start.....what a fabulous hunt.The day was great the weather was perfect. The very first thing found was by my hunting partner and he got a 1885 seated dime, that got us both jazzed up, believe me the dime was 2" deep, he almost didn't dig it because he just dug several aluminum pieces all around it at the same depth!

then 2 minutes later, I found the Indian penny, it was beside a large tree and maybe 3" deep, I couldn't believe how shallow these coins were. What a beauty! you can clearly read Liberty on the headband, this coin is awesome shape. I was doing the happy dance I finally broke into the 1800's!!!
Then my second find I got a bouncy signal, it was pulltab, then penny back and forth. I said to myself I am digging who knows what it is, well 4" down I popped out this 18K ring, needless to say the happy dance was done again by me....My mom told me this ring is extremely old and the outside is coated in copper does anyone know anything about the markings inside the ring?

then to finish the day I got 2 wheats 1942, and 1944. My partner did not get anything else. He was more than happy to go home with the Seated Dime

 

[KSdiver]

That IH looks almost fresh from the mint - congrats!

 

[TXDIRTFISHER]

That IH is outstanding. Congrats

 

[lasttoknow (Tim)]

Nice finds. The grange by my house is like that too. All the coins I've pulled out of there are only down an inch or 2.

 

[RON (PA)]

That Indian looks brand new. It is in super condition for being in the ground all these years. That is a great looking house. It still looks lived in. If you can go back, go and search it again. Great finds.

 

[Ron B]

Hello G-4!
Man, great story; great hunt! A lot of good stuff is being posted today! Along with a lot of other stuff I found a 1902 Indian Head today myself! I love those things! That ring is awesome as is the seated dime!

GRB

 

[Goes4ever]

the house is not lived in it is the Historical society in my town, it has not been lived in since 1955 when it was donated to them. We already asked to return and was given a BIG YES!!!

That Indian looks brand new. It is in super condition for being in the ground all these years. That is a great looking house. It still looks lived in. If you can go back, go and search it again. Great finds.

 

[nebstater]

Excellent finds. Really like the Indian.

Your ring is nice too. With the markings, (and I'm no expert), I'm guessing that it might be old English. Hope you are able to find out.

Go back and do the rest of the place. There's surely more.

 

[watercolor]

Congrats on those neat finds
That Indian is in outstanding condition!. . . I'm sure there's more to be found (Indians rarely travel alone)

Take care & HH!

 

[bongo1962]

Here is your hallmark, I think you'll be excited. Bongohttp://www.theassayoffice.co.uk/commemorative_marks.html

 

[Goldiver]

Wow, beautiful home, and great finds!

 

[Bridge End Farm]

awesome finds and digs That house is stunning could sit on the porch for days

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Here is your hallmark, I think you'll be excited. Bongohttp://www.theassayoffice.co.uk/commemorative_marks.html

Great Research, Bongo! Here is the info for those that do not feel like clicking:
From 1798 to 1974, the 18 carat standard of gold was indicated as follows:

 

[pistol perfect]

beautiful photos,ring and coins!!!!!!

 

[Goes4ever]

ok I see the crown, anything about the cat or is it a lion??

 

[silverfreak]

Congrats on the seated...and the injun is the nicest dug one I've EVER seen.

 

[Goes4ever]

Congrats on the seated...and the injun is the nicest dug one I've EVER seen.

EVER

wow that makes me feel good!

 

[unclejesse67]

Wow, awesome house. Nice finds. I wish some of the local mansion owners would give me permission.

 

[Goes4ever]

Wow, awesome house. Nice finds. I wish some of the local mansion owners would give me permission.

have you ever asked? My hunting partner and I knock doors and politely ask, the worse thing that can happen is they say "no"

 

[gemee]

Your mom is incorrect in saying that the ring is "coated with copper". It is just tarnished from being in the soil so long (yes, gold DOES tarnish).