My North Central Indiana Finds

GRiley · Jul 5, 2013

I will post some of my Indiana finds, past and present here. So as to not clutter the forum with multiple threads.

I found these Union Civil War buttons in fields where houses were in the 1870's but long since tore down.

vpnavy · Jul 5, 2013

They look in great shape GRiley. Thanks for sharing...

GRiley · Jul 8, 2013

I found this Sterling Silver St. Judes in an abandoned buildings parking lot that was grown over in grass.

GRiley · Jul 10, 2013

This Indian issued during the time of the Civil War was found at an old home site.

GRiley · Jul 12, 2013

I found these two Tootsie Toy vehicles ten miles apart. I had never found one before then find two in a week and of the same color. I have found plenty of Hot Wheels and other makes of toy cars just not the Tootsies.

GRiley · Jul 14, 2013

This watch fob was found where a home was 50 years ago.

GRiley · Jul 17, 2013

This is your lucky day token found at a local park. It is about the size of a quarter and looks like bronze. It seemed so appropriate for a treasure hunter. Maybe I should start carrying it when hunting?

GRiley · Jul 21, 2013

Standing Liberty Quarters are always a treat to find. This one was found in a front yard of an older home. Probably built around 1900.

issombeituni · Jul 30, 2013

Nice finds this past week found 4 tootsies car but mine were all in one area... Where abouts u hunting?? I am in northwest indiana in lowell and hunt all over

GRiley · Jul 31, 2013

issombeituni said:
Nice finds this past week found 4 tootsies car but mine were all in one area... Where abouts u hunting?? I am in northwest indiana in lowell and hunt all over

I hunt mostly Howard, Tipton and Cass Counties. Usually on private property when I can get permission. I am not a very outgoing person so that tends to be a problem.

Tootsie cars are cool, I had never heard of them before digging mine. I think at least my roadster was made in the 40's and the truck in the 60's. They could have lead based paint so beware around children.

HH............GRiley

GRiley · Jul 31, 2013

This Good Luck Pocket Coin is Copyright 1908 and was found in a little park in Tipton County several years ago. For some reason parks seem to attract tokens of all sorts. This one is the size of a 50 cent piece.

GRiley · Aug 10, 2013

This well worn 1920 Walking Half was found at an old house next to the driveway several years ago. I have found less than a dozen half dollars in the years I have detected. They are a lot harder to lose I guess.

GRiley · Aug 24, 2013

This well worn V nickle was found in an old farm yard. This one is in better condition than what I usually find. Most I find are almost worn smooth either from use or from design they just don't wear well.

GRiley · Sep 2, 2013

A couple Franklin Mint tokens found several years ago.

GRiley · Sep 12, 2013

Found this Indian today. It looks like it was pretty new when lost. Shows very little wear. The ground sure has not done it any good . I think I'll try cleaning the back up some.

GRiley · Sep 21, 2013

This dime was the very first coin I found with my MXT Pro. What a great start.

GRiley · Sep 30, 2013

I hate digging zincolns as much as pulltabs. The pulltabs come out in much better shape. The US Mint should be ashamed. I have had to throw away dozens in much worse shape than these.