Oldest find yet,1839 Seated Dime, Merc, Wheats and Capt. M. Decoder Badge

[crazyjarhead]

Good evening everyone. Went back to the early 1900's farm site and pounded it again. To my surprise, I found my first seated dime and the oldest to date. It is worn a bit but have no idea how long it has been laying in this yard as the farm dated from the early 1900's My half dime was 1842. Found some more old wheats (5) the oldest being 1913 and some 40's/50's. Found a nice 37 merc in good shape. Also found another cool local token. This is my 3rd token from this place. Also found a few cool relics. One has Captain Midnight's Secret Squadron on it. Looks like some kind of badge. Anyone know what it is?? Also found a heart shaped badge but the pin is missing. No idea on it either. Found a fishing sinker and some. That thing must weight 1/8 of a pound . Then found some knob? Thanks for looking. Ron

 

[jgas]

Re: First seated dime... 1839, Merc, Token, Wheats and some cool relics

Nice digs. Cool relics to match. Congrats on the digs. jgas

 

[Detectingfreak]

Re: First seated dime... 1839, Merc, Token, Wheats and some cool relics

Very nice job on the seated dime! Thats a captain midnights squadron decoder!

 

[crazyjarhead]

Re: First seated dime... 1839, Merc, Token, Wheats and some cool relics

Very nice job on the seated dime! Thats a captain midnights squadron decoder!

Any idea how old it is

I think I answered my own question:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_decoder_ring

 

[RONC(OR)]

Re: First seated dime... 1839, Merc, Token, Wheats and some cool relics

Wow Ron Seated Merc & token cool finds I am warming up the Jet be there soon Congrats

 

[crazyjarhead]

Re: First seated dime... 1839, Merc, Token, Wheats and some cool relics

Wow Ron Seated Merc & token cool finds I am warming up the Jet be there soon Congrats

Thanks Ron. Hey, I'll be in Portland Oregon in a week or so

 

[silverfreak]

Re: First seated dime... 1839, Merc, Token, Wheats and some cool relics

Nice finds buddy. Congrats on the seated

 

[Detectingfreak]

Re: First seated dime... 1839, Merc, Token, Wheats and some cool relics

Very nice job on the seated dime! Thats a captain midnights squadron decoder!

Any idea how old it is

I think I answered my own question:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_decoder_ring

1940's-1950's. Still a very awesome find!!!! They were produced after the Orphan annie decoder badges.

 

[catskillcomics]

Re: First seated dime... 1839, Merc, Token, Wheats and some cool relics

And in case your interested : Hake's Price Guide to Character Toys value for Capt Midnight's Decoder badge - $160

 

[crazyjarhead]

Re: First seated dime... 1839, Merc, Token, Wheats and some cool relics

And in case your interested : Hake's Price Guide to Character Toys value for Capt Midnight's Decoder badge - $160

WOW. Had no idea what I had found. Once I cleaned it up I still didn't know. Thanks for the info

 

[Michiganne]

Re: First seated dime... 1839, Merc, Token, Wheats and some cool relics

Wow, excellent Seated Dime CJH! She's worn but still a beauty! Love the Captain Midnight decoder too. Very nice relics.

Keep digging!

 

[crazyjarhead]

Re: First seated dime... 1839, Merc, Token, Wheats and some cool relics

Wow, excellent Seated Dime CJH! She's worn but still a beauty! Love the Captain Midnight decoder too. Very nice relics.

Keep digging!

Thanks MG. Hope you are out of the frozen tundra by now

 

[crazyjarhead]

Re: First seated dime... 1839, Merc, Token, Wheats and some cool relics

That is a great dime. Nice and early, and you can see the date easily.

Trade tokens too..... my, my, Boy-o, these are some heavy finds.

Don't let this change that beautiful innocence that we all like so much about you.

Thanks for the kind remarks PB

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Re: First seated dime 1839, Merc, Token, Wheats and A Captain M. Decoder badge

Congrats on your first! My first seated came Sunday afternoon!

 

[Mirage]

Re: First seated dime 1839, Merc, Token, Wheats and A Captain M. Decoder badge

Ron,
That is a nice date to find for your first seated. The more typical is a 1877 or 1876.

Some other good stuff in there. Like the dirty coin pics. 8)

Also, looks like the place you detected was smithsville. I have a good friend who's sister-in-law is in Utica. They are Smiths. We detected the farm and found some nice stuff...

Bob

 

[coltdavis]

Re: First seated dime 1839, Merc, Token, Wheats and A Captain M. Decoder badge

Sweet finds! congrats on a new oldest! keep it up

 

[FunWithTreasure]

Re: First seated dime 1839, Merc, Token, Wheats and A Captain M. Decoder badge

Really cool finds

 

[Captn SE]

Re: First seated dime 1839, Merc, Token, Wheats and A Captain M. Decoder badge

Wow, Ron, congrats on your first seated dime!!

And the CAPTN Midnight Decoder Badge is a really cool find too.

HH,

CAPTN SE
Dan

 

[Bartman]

Re: First seated dime 1839, Merc, Token, Wheats and A Captain M. Decoder badge

Nice coins. I'm interested to see what that last item is b/c I found one exatcly like it last year. I think it is some type of gas fitting for a stove, but I could be wrong.

 

[Dr. Ace]

Re: First seated dime 1839, Merc, Token, Wheats and A Captain M. Decoder badge

Ron,

Congrats on some awesome finds. Keep pounding that place. There has to be more there with your name on it!!

Great finds.

HH,

Dr. Ace