My last day....

[NJ Garrett]

About 1 year ago, my parents informed me that they would be selling a property that has been in my family since 1902. It's a historic site in New Jersey, which used to be a tavern back in the 1700's (the street is named after the house). The house has a lot of sentimental value for me, but the taxes are just too much for my parents to bear.

Last year, I set upon a quest to take a piece of history with me before the house was sold. I knew nothing about metal detecting, but I've always been a bit of a "treasure hunter" (Indiana Jones is my hero). I joined the forums, and learned as much as I could about the hobby. I purchased a Ace 250 to try out, and began finding coins. I upgraded to a CTX 3030 by June of last year, and I've found many wonderful things.

Today was my last day hunting, because the house will be sold to the new owner. I embarked on one last hunt around the barn, and was pleased to find a nice handful of coins on the roadside of the barn. Of note was a 1896 Barber Dime and a 1912 Wheat penny. It was like the property gave me a gift before it said goodbye.

Bye, Hickory Tavern. You've been a part of our family for over 100 years. I'll miss you!

 

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[CMDiamonddawg]

Sorry about your loss ,

property taxes in Jersey are ridiculous and are getting more outrageous , # ONE , highest in the USA .

I actually am considering getting out as well .

Best of Luck on your move and I am glad you have a few more mementos leaving with you . Land that's been in the family for Generations is A heartbreaker .


I feel your pain , bro.

Best Wishes from another disgruntled Jersey taxpayer .

Good Luck fella ,

CMDdawg

 

[Graysondigger]

Man that situation stinks but I'm glad you found what you did.

 

[wheatfinder13]

Very nice barber

 

[Pointman]

Check the mint mark on the Barber. I found an 1896 last week and I think the "O" and the "S" go for $80 in good. Mine didn't have a mintmark, so it was less.

Maybe you can still get back on the place. I would put a bug in the new owner's ear before I left to come back and MD the place.

 

[Jarl]

You should at least keep digging as a hobby, but I understand the reason you did for the short time that you did. Sorry for such a parting for you. Congrats on the finds!

 

[gman7665]

Glad You found some of the Tavers History before parting ways... Best of Luck on the New Place as well and Happy Hunting ... I am in that New Guys boat, as We bought a piece of land owned by the Belknap Family on the road named after them Belknap rd. Here in Campville N.Y. , We have the small chunk of land that the Family Farm House sat on and I have been finding some Nice Keepers here !!!

 

[Msbeepbeep]

It's great you can take some of the history of the place with you. So sad you have to give up the tavern sight. Hopefully the new owner loves history! GL. HH!

 

[SCDigginWithAK]

Sorry about the whole ordeal but you have Nice finds! Try and get permission from the new owner! Good luck!

 

[vpnavy]

Great finds NJ! Thanks for sharing...

 

[NJ Garrett]

Thanks for the kind words everyone! I still live in NJ, so I'll be close to the property. I will definitely talk with the new owner and share my story with him.

Also, I will definitely continue to metal detect! I'm very happy to have discovered this hobby, and I really appreciate all of the encouragement and advice that people on this board have provided!

Talk to you soon!

Kevin