Some crusty wheaties an Indian and a something....

[Squirrel322]

Back at the park build today covering the freshly stirred dirt. Got 4 crusty wheats (1917, 1926, 1941, 1948) and a decent 1870 Indian cent which I was happy to see. Its my new oldest (find) coin, beating my previous oldest by 1 year lol. I also found some kind of copper clip or hook. It doesn't look broken but possibly bent. Anyone know what exactly it might be?

 

[BigWaveDave]

I know it!
I know it!
Ooh,ooh, Mr Kotter, ooh ooh!!!

 

[BigWaveDave]

It's a picture hanger, an old one...that hung on crown molding....

 

[BigWaveDave]

 

[Squirrel322]

It's a picture hanger, an old one...that hung on crown molding....

Nice ID. Thank you, I'm happy to know !!

 

[BigWaveDave]

I found one about a year or so ago....it was quickly ID'd as well....just paying it forward...
The 1870 cent is sweet....

 

[Gridwalker306]

Cool finds squirrel. Earlier in the year I found nearly the exact same piece of bent metal. I was going to straighten it until I thought it was supposed to be bent.

Now I know what it is, thanks BigWaveDave!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Nice finds!

 

[Loco-Digger]

Congrats on your finds. Man that is the best looking Indian I have ever seen. Most all of mine have a green patina. Did you clean it?

 

[deershed]

Good hunt and Sweet Indian!!

 

[Squirrel322]

Congrats on your finds. Man that is the best looking Indian I have ever seen. Most all of mine have a green patina. Did you clean it?

Rubbed it with baking soda and water. There was a stubborn spot on the back which I revisited and ended up taking off some of the patina :/
Probably should have tried soaking that spot instead....

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on some nice finds