More Pre 1900 coins from sidewalk tearout.

[bk]

The construction crew finally removed the sidewalks from the other side of the street. They did the first phase a couple weeks ago. That section now has a new sidewalk.
All the coins were from before 1900. The only silver I found was a stinking 1917 Mercury dime. (Now don't get me wrong. Mercury dimes are good to find except when all the other coins are from the 1890's and earlier). This dime was probably lost the last time they worked on the sidewalks.
My detecting buddy found the only "good" silver. An 1876 Seated quarter.
My take from this site was:
1- unidentifed token.
1-two cent piece - 1865.
3 Shield nickels - 1867, 1868, and 1872.
1 Liberty nickel - 1887.
12 - Indianhead cents. 1862 (copper nickel), 1883, 1884, 1886, 1887, 1894, 3-1895's, 2-1896's, and the newest coin (except for the Mercury dime). 1897.

 

[TreasureTales]

Very nice finds. I am so wanting to tear up the sidewalks downtown now! Gotta admit I sure like Indian head cents. They make me drool every time I see one (or 12).

 

[bk]

Great finds bk, I wish I could find a site like that down here. Around here, they would stop just short of putting up barbed wire fence around it. If someone saw me anywhere near it, they would chase me off screaming LIABILITY, LIABILITY!!!!!.

Willie,
Many places do put up fences if they plan to dig deep holes, but they don't want to stop downtown foot traffic so people are walking up and down these sidewalks all day long. Best time to hit them is on Sunday when all the stores are closed.
Speaking of liability, The sidewalks they poured will have brick pavers put in about every 6 feet. Right now there is a 2-3" drop about 2 feet wide every 6 feet or so. There are no barricades. Someone could easily twist an ankle on that. Go figure?

 

[JerV3]

Nice haul of old coins Bk.

You got me thinkin of hittin some sidewalks now.

HH Jer

 

[dgaughan]

hey how did that merc get in there awesome finds congrats and hh

 

[whitesid]

congradulations on the good finds!
i never had any luck with side walks

 

[Staci (Fargo ND)]

I've never hunted a sidewalk...only because I've never been sure of whether I need to ask permission or not. Could anyone help me?

 

[DDEXPII]

nice job WTG

 

[Michigan Badger]

How the heck did I miss this thread? WOW!

Well I see you're continuing to have a poor summer. Take heart my friend, if you stay with it and continue to read my posts you'll be darn lucky if you find a wheat cent.

Be brave!

Badger

 

[KOC]

Wow very nice finds!

 

[midnightguy]

Nice Finds, Where was everyone? Any place around hereand there would be people everywhere walking around. You must have been out early to get the nice photos. Keep up the good work... MidnightGuy

 

[metalev4]

Nice Coins!!

Sorry you didnt find any old silver, but I think you are lucky to find those old nickles, I have never found a shield.
-Ev

 

[livetoplay804]

Again, very nice and good job documenting the hunt. Is this the oldest part of town?

 

[packerbacker]

gadzooks! very nice!!!

 

[99Brown]

Awesome findss. Keep up the good work!!

99Brown

 

[groundfisher]

Great job on that second stretch of sidewalk.Nice run of dates on the Indian Head cents.The 2 Cent piece is a great find. Don't see too many of those dug.Even the stinking 1917 Merc is a great dig. Best of luck on hittin some of that older silver. HH!

 

[sfinder]

Wow! Great finds! Makes you want to see them tear out more concrete, huh?

 

[Rusted_Iron]

That is a 1st class haul of old coins! Looks like sidewalk tearouts can't be beat.

 

[nhbenz]

Nice stuff BK! You've inspired me to check some of the sidewalks being refurbished in my area... they're smaller roads than the one you got to search, but nice old houses in the area. Great idea! Hopefully I'll have some similar posts soon. Good job!

 

[Mirage]

Smokin finds!! You should do the tutorial on "Sidewalk hunting for dummies". You did very well.

Mirage

 

[markgPA]

Real nice finds BK!
I always look for torn up streets and sidewalks.
HH
MarkG