Merc & Unknown Coin

[Carolina Tom]

Todd Lipe lined us up on a spectacular looking old site on Saturday. Smittyman, Todd and I set out so early on Saturday morning, that it was still Friday night! The place was awesome, however, the finds were minimal. It was apparent that the place had been hunted.

I was able to scratch up a 1923 Merc, which had obviously been buried in the gravel driveway for quite some time. I also dug this aluminum coin. It's dated 194x and says "Franca" on it. I put forth a half hearted effort to ID it, but gave up. Anyone recognize it?

Of course I dug some clad and a few Wheaties, and lots of assorted trash... but the real treasure of the day was getting to spend time with two of the nicest guys I know!

Thanks for looking, and best of luck on your hunts!

UPDATE: The coin is from Reunion, it is the island that the piece of the Malaysian airliner just washed up onto. I had never heard of the place before that.

ALSO NOTE: Both of these coins have a "winged hat" on them. The Reunion coin is corroded away, but has on the "Mercury" hat nonetheless!

Lots of coincidences going on...

 

[DirtStalker]

Nice digs Tom. I know you are Always a happy camper when you find Silver. Todd should start charging you a Silver Guide Fee

 

[Captain Caveman]

Reunion 1 Franc

Reunion Coins with brief History

 

[park pirate]

Nice coin finds Tom...

 

[Carolina Tom]

Reunion 1 Franc

Reunion Coins with brief History

Thanks Cryer! You rock!

I thought that bust had a winged hat on, but googled that, and still could not figure it out. Job well done.

Pretty cool that both coins have winged hats!

 

[OBN]

Nice catch on the silver and WWII coin.. If treasure could only talk..

 

[46Wheat]

Nice finds

 

[RJ55]

Nice digs, congratulations.

 

[cjon455]

great finds tom, very cool someone ID'd your mystery coin so quick. I know what you mean about sites having major potential and they turn out not so hot, but at least you scored some silver!

 

[qaela4]

Wtg Tom, love those Mercs!

 

[Old Dude]

I should let you talk to my Mother if you want to feel better about your site Tom. She could tell you a story about high expectations and big disappointments lol.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Nice Merc, & 1 Franc.

 

[Vino]

Always nice to see silver in the hole Tom..
Cool token..
George

 

[Garrett424]

Congrats on your latest Merc. What is that; number 311 or something??

That's cool you got two winged hats. When those synchronicities show up, stay on your toes. They often lead to something really good.

Congrats.

 

[cjon455]

I should let you talk to my Mother if you want to feel better about your site Tom. She could tell you a story about high expectations and big disappointments lol.

that's the story of our detecting adventures so far this year dave, I dunno lol

 

[sutphin]

HEY THERE TOM COOL FIND YOU HAVE THERE .

 

[Patriot Relics]

Sounds like my luck last weekend with Gheenoe78, 3 hours on the boat and nothing but lead to show for it. Right before we called it a day the familiar sound of silver under the coil, a long lost 1920 merc to save the day. Congrats on yours

 

[bonepicker]

Nice finds . Any day I can dig a Merc is a good day.
And how about them apples. I like how a fellow Missississippi boy had to step in and learn you old yankee boys somethin.

 

[deershed]

Sweet day!! It's not always about the finds but, you already know that.

Still got silver and that always makes a hunt a better hunt. Glad you got an ID on that coin. That's another good part about this hobby, always learning something new.

Your next hunt just might spit out a gold coin..you never know.

 

[Loco-Digger]

Sweet digs Tom.