New 12 Inch Coil Likes Shield Coins? First 2 coins, 1867 Nickel and 1864 2 Cent

[Ohio Jerry]

I picked up a 12 inch coil for my DFX hoping to go back over some of my favorite hunted out spots and pick up some "deepies" that my stock coil missed.
Well,the nickel came from the same one room schoolhouse site as my Abe Lincoln knife and New Jersey copper,but was just under the surface no deeper than an inch so that's one i just must have missed. This version was only minted in 1866 and 67 with the rays between the stars on the reverse. I believe its the 67 but only the 18 and 6 are clear. Tiny tiny dates on these coins!
The 1864 two center came from a cellarhole that has produced some Indians and a beautiful 1865 two center earlier this summer. Only about 4-5 inches deep though so my 12 inch coil really hasn't proved itself ...yet
I was pretty excited when i cleaned the 64 enough to see the date but it turns out to be the more common large motto version...
Thanks for havin a look and HH,
Jerry

 

[Dman]

Nice finds. Way to go on the nickels. I am sure you will find some deep stuff.
Dman

 

[mpostma]

Sweet Coins Jerry!

Wish we had Northern Michigan had more real oldies to dig.

A comment of sending the Real to Nick:
That was a very thoughtful gesture. I think you earn and deserve every good find you make. A true credit to the hobby.

Best of Luck always,
Mark

 

[Mirage]

Re: New 12 Inch Coil Likes Shield Coins? First 2 coins, 1867 Nickel and 1864 2 C

Nice! Those are two of the coins on my list of (reasonably expected) yet to find. The nickel is about as good as you can expect (condition wise). The two center looks sweet.

One of the guys I hunt with has been using the 12 inch coil on the DFX. He believes he is getting maybe an extra inch with it. That's about what I get with my 10" vs 7.5".

Bob

 

[WeaponsUSMC]

Great finds, It seems like you are mimicing my Ohio finds lol. I've dug 10 1800's IH's and only the Shield nickle and 2 cent piece being the odities. Luckily both the 2 center and nickle both cleans up spotless with the nickle showing wear.

 

[The Buzzard King]

Nice Finds Jerry! Another Nice 2-center.
I guess this is a good year for 2-centers.
I've found 3 in the last 2 months, after not finding any in my first 3 years of hunting.
I guess it's all about putting yourself in the right locations!
Congrats!
Hope you make a few more good finds before winter!

 

[Admiral de Salee]

Nice coins! A shield nickel represents the 'next level' for me. Got 2 V's this year.

Your 2-center cleaned up amazingly. I echo the thought that raising up just a bit as a check when pinpointing can help. The nails sure won't change to a +VDI when you do.

I'm real happy with how I've got the DFX and 12" coil dialed in this year, but I'm running out of year.

 

[Captn SE]

Killer coin finds, Jerry!! The shield and the 2-center are ones still on my wish list!

Keep finding them!! You're doing great!! Good luck with your new coil!

HH,
CAPTN SE
Dan

 

[1491]

Re: New 12 Inch Coil Likes Shield Coins? First 2 coins, 1867 Nickel and 1864 2 C

Jerry,

Very nice! If I remember correctly, you clean coins with ammonia and Q-tips? Do you dilute the ammonia?

Jim

 

[Ohio Jerry]

Re: New 12 Inch Coil Likes Shield Coins? First 2 coins, 1867 Nickel and 1864 2 C

Jerry,

Very nice! If I remember correctly, you clean coins with ammonia and Q-tips? Do you dilute the ammonia?

Jim

Jim,I just use straight ammonia and lots of q-tips. Soak in ammonia, roll them over the surface until dirty then get a fresh q-tip. Some gently scrubbing is usually ok but on the Indian Heads that nice green patina will come right off on the q-tip if your not carefull.HH,Jerry

 

[Slipperyjack47]

As always Jerry those are spectacular finds and even better than spectacular job of cleaning. I am still working on perfecting my cleaning methods and have been playing with th amonia treatment that you recomended. I recently got my third 2 center this year and my first V nickle, I wish I had a little more experience with this technique so I could make them look half as nice as yours do!

Also, it was awesome what you did for Nick! I applaude you and your generosity!

HH
Slipperyjack47

 

[John Deere Digger]

Great finds Jerry. I pulled one shield nickle earlier this year, but am still waiting on a 2 cent piece. WTG
JDD

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

All 20 years of detecting for me and I only found one 2 center. This year. I only found a few shield nickles also.You did great.
Chris

 

[Nana40]

WoW! That two center cleaned up fantastic! 8) AWESOME finds, Jerry!

Nana

 

[allen]

congrats on those wonderful finds...

 

[Diggincoinz]

Nice digs! Sweet 2-center.

 

[B|lker]

Cool Jerry

I hope my new 9x12 does as well as yours.

 

[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

Nice Job !!

Keep @ It and HH!!

 

[PACO]

YEA JERRY, NOW YOUR FINDING THE OLD STUFF, 2 CENTERS, I`LL TAKE UM ALL..................PACO

 

[funkman]

great finds!! That 2 center is sweet...the 5 center aint bad either!

Congrats

Funkman

 

[crazyjarhead]

Great finds Jerry. I like your method of showing members how you clean your coins...... nice and easy