She was just 17, if you know what I mean ...

[lenmac65]

... and the way she looked, was way beyond compare.

Hit the site of a former ice house from the early 1900's several times this week, most recently today. My favorite find was this 1917 Liberty Walking half, which I dug this morning. This is America's most beautiful coin in my opinion. I was totally shocked to dig it, as I was only getting a sporadic chirping noise with a VDI more consistent with a penny, maybe on account of all the iron at this site. The signal actually disappeared altogether, and I only found it when I stuck my pinpointer in the hole. A couple days ago, I dug the two Mercuries at this site, both of which were also 1917 coins. A few other items of interest include the14K gold filled wedding band, the beautiful sterling brooch, and the unusual Woodbury "germ-proof flame" tin, which I think might have been a make-up compact of sorts. Also dug an Eagle themed object, which I think might be a drawer pull, though I am not sure. Rounding out the finds were some Wheaties from the 20's and 30's, several buttons, a harmonica reed, and a knife stamped "Cameo Silver Plate." This place is tough to detect and takes patience, but it has been fun. Thanks for checking out my post. Happy hunting!

 

[WaterScoop]

Beautiful finds. I wonder how much ice one could buy for that Liberty Half in 1917?

Stunning finds. Did you research the location? Share more of the back story?

Cheers

 

[Kray Gelder]

Did your heart go boom? Great bunch of finds! Congrats.

 

[Digger RJ]

Very Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[mindcrime1988]

Some sweet finds there. Congrats.

 

[JVA5th]

I have one of those make up things I found too, very similar to yours.

 

[lenmac65]

Beautiful finds. I wonder how much ice one could buy for that Liberty Half in 1917?

Stunning finds. Did you research the location? Share more of the back story?

Cheers

Thanks! I have not done a lot of research on the location, so I am not sure how long it was in business or if there was something else there at one time or another. I saw a picture of the working ice house from 1900 in a county history book, and managed to figure out where it was located. I found the footings to the platforms they used, and the indentation where the ice barn once stood. I was hoping to find a tool from the trade or perhaps a Barber coin, but have struck out so far in that regard. Some of the finds I dug suggest perhaps a residence was there at one time - who knows. I am going to keep searching.

 

[lenmac65]

Did your heart go boom? Great bunch of finds! Congrats.

Man did it ever! Thanks!

 

[lenmac65]

I have one of those make up things I found too, very similar to yours.

Cool. I am guessing 1930's, but that's only a guess. If you have a date estimate, I would love to hear it.

 

[dirtdigginfool]

Great job on that Walking half! I agree... it’s one of the best looking U.S. coins ever minted... those were the days when people took pride in their work/trade. Ddf.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Congrats on a fantastic bunch of finds !

Walking Half's were one of the best (or the best) looking silver coin ever minted in the US.

Probably 80% - 90% Walking Half's that I've seen posted over the years have 1940's dates on them.
This would be due to increase in the amount minted as demand went up in the later years.
The best looking Walker I ever found is also a 1917 - looks like it was a week old when it was lost !

Good Hunting !

 

[BigWaveDave]

Outstanding digs my man!
The eagle thing... I think that could be a medallion from an old wooden saw?

 

[Silvermonkey]

I'd say you have a very productive site on your hands. That's a very nice collection of finds. The walker is a beauty. Its not my favorite all time design, but it's up there for sure. Comgrats.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Congrats on some excellent finds, especially that Walking Liberty Half.

 

[Tpmetal]

Outstanding digs my man!
The eagle thing... I think that could be a medallion from an old wooden saw?

I was thinking possible an old crosscut saw as well

 

[lenmac65]

Outstanding digs my man!
The eagle thing... I think that could be a medallion from an old wooden saw?

I was thinking possible an old crosscut saw as well

Awesome ID! Thanks. It is in fact a backsaw medallion, circa 1840s. Never would have found that without your help. The knowledge of so many people on this site never ceases to amaze me. Thanks again.

 

[Joe-Dirt]

Nice job brother!!!!!!!!!

 

[JeffInMass]

Great finds fellow Mass-hunter- Congrats!

 

[washingtonian]

Good stuff! Way to go!! Love that early silver half.

 

[No gold in NY]

I know that bump in the heart. Got one when I recently dug a '68 kennedy and a Month later a '67 another bump. Don't think my heart could stand finding your walker. Great stuff! Keep at that site.