Last hunt for the year! Silver, Buick watch fob, Old copper and more

[history hunter]

Well, I had fun for my last hunt for this year, I went to an old school located next to the old inn spot I have been working. My first find was the 1963 D dime, at only 2".
I continued finding wheat's in between other finds, such as the copper band dated, " 1888/1898?", a merc "1943 D", a Buick watch fob, a ponds lotion cover, an old ford hub cap piece and an old copper coin ( that I scratched because it was getting dark) . The old copper coin is warn and I can't make out what it is, except for two crossed flags. If any of you could help identify the coin, it would be appreciated. The coin is about the size of a half dollar. Thanks for looking. HH

 

[crazyjarhead]

I like that buick tag..........valve in head? That's is where the valves are, inside the cylinder head Nice merc. HH Ron

 

[LI Tom]

HH,I just found a copper coin just like yours,except that the flags are in reversed positions.I can't make out the other side in your photo,but the other side of mine has chinese letters framed by a wreath.I have no idea what it is,but it looks old and the site I found it has produced IH's,barbers and a George II copper.

 

[curbdiggercarl57]

Sorry to inform you, but in classical detecting terminology, that is not a scratch, but a gouge. And a big, shiny, deep one at that! Looks like you were whittling a piece of wood! Have to kid you, have done way worse, and on silver coins. Usually silver coins, would have been worth $$ if I hadn't gouged silver coins. Plan to continue doing so in the future. Great fob, love anything automotive related. No idea on the coin, usually takes about a minute to get the correct answer here at this site. Good day of hunting. I salute you.
Carl

 

[Mr_Mojo_Risin]

The first copper with the flags is a Republic of China coin :

 

[tymcmurray]

That coin dates back to the 1920s.
Good bunch of finds!

 

[dfx willy]

double check that merc. make sure it isnt a 3 over a 2. nice finds . willy.

 

[phantomfinder]

Very Sweet finds there , wtg

 

[Pentico]

Great diggers.....
The date looks like 1898 to me.
The round on the right side of the number is the give away.
The Buick key fob and dime are most excellent finds.

DN