The corn field gives up a large halfpenny and more

[Merf]

I spent three afternoons playing hard in the field and found a few keepers.
A halfpenny, Indian head penny, Large token, three buttons, a cheap ring, civil war era harness buckle cover, and my first silver colored 10 guage casing.
When I found the large token I thought for sure it was another LC. Oh well--I will take it.
Thanks for looking and best luck to all. Merf

 

[Merf]

The token and the Half penny cleaned up well.
Too bad the IH is in such bad shape.

 

[Diggincoinz]

Those are cool relics!!!

Why can't I dig stuff like that?

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

Merf, congrats on that large halfpenny. That sure counts for another large coppa for the year.

Did you tumble the large halfpenny? It looks awesome, man!

Kyle

 

[jraven]

Great finds and great pics. I love that corn field picture. Very Nice!

 

[Merf]

Merf, congrats on that large halfpenny. That sure counts for another large coppa for the year.

Did you tumble the large halfpenny? It looks awesome, man!

Kyle

Thanks Kyle--It was sure a thrill to find it. --I tumbled it for about 2 hours with white aquarium gravel, 2 teaspoons of white vinegar and water. The token only took one hour.

 

[Merf]

Those are cool relics!!!

Why can't I dig stuff like that?

Hope you find some DC---You just have to find the right location.

 

[Merf]

That 1874 is a really good date. With full Liberty, that would have been worth a mint. As is, it is a neat example of a rare date Indian Head penny.

Another bittersweet metal detecting tale!

So true Plehbah---It is about the worst condition IH I have found----And the best date.

Thanks JRaven

 

[ModernMiner]

Merf,
I LOVE THAT SPOT YOU HAVE!!! Drooling every time you post. Some very nice unusual finds for sure.
Those pieces cleaned up very nice in the tumbler. I have to try that.
An 1874 IH is the first IH that I ever . Great year.
Congrats big guy.
-MM-

 

[Merf]

Merf,
I LOVE THAT SPOT YOU HAVE!!! Drooling every time you post. Some very nice unusual finds for sure.
Those pieces cleaned up very nice in the tumbler. I have to try that.
An 1874 IH is the first IH that I ever . Great year.
Congrats big guy.
-MM-

Thanks MM-----What is great about field hunting is that it is easy digging with a small shovel.

 

[ModernMiner]

Merf,
I LOVE THAT SPOT YOU HAVE!!! Drooling every time you post. Some very nice unusual finds for sure.
Those pieces cleaned up very nice in the tumbler. I have to try that.
An 1874 IH is the first IH that I ever . Great year.
Congrats big guy.
-MM-

Thanks MM-----What is great about field hunting is that it is easy digging with a small shovel.

That digging (soil) looks easy. I can't seem to find any fields like that around here, but I know they are plentiful around my home town in Northern Indiana. Great finds Merf.
-MM-

 

[silverfreak]

Merf. Great finds and great pics. That injun looks very nice.

 

[Samuelben]

gratz on the finds

 

[Getty]

WOW! You are persistent and the cool finds show that. HH

 

[starwarsblazer]

That buckle with the heart on it is IDENTICAL to one that I have found also in a cornfield. How ironic is that?

 

[Thomas007]

Hey Merf

those are great finds.

Here is something on the merchant token

Chicago, Ill. - Pearson & Dana, Boots & Shoes, (eagle) / 184 Lake St., Wholesale & Retail - round, brass, circa mid-1800s, vf. $9.00

HH

Sanat

 

[undertaker]

Super nice finds....I also found a buckle like yours with the heart on it. Ive have seen them described on ebay as a civil war period 1861...1865 bed roll buckles by a couple different sellers. Does anyone know if this is true? Im just curious about the age and it use. I found mine about 6 inches down where a very old house once stood.

 

[Merf]

Hey Merf

those are great finds.

Here is something on the merchant token

Chicago, Ill. - Pearson & Dana, Boots & Shoes, (eagle) / 184 Lake St., Wholesale & Retail - round, brass, circa mid-1800s, vf. $9.00

HH

Sanat

Thanks for the info Sanat----I thought it might be 1800s----Found it close to the halfpenny.

 

[Merf]

Super nice finds....I also found a buckle like yours with the heart on it. Ive have seen them described on ebay as a civil war period 1861...1865 bed roll buckles by a couple different sellers. Does anyone know if this is true? Im just curious about the age and it use. I found mine about 6 inches down where a very old house once stood.

Thanks Undertaker----I found one last year that was bent up.
From what I have gathered and in my opinion they are harness buckle covers from the civil war era.
They could have been used as bed roll buckles but it might just be a selling gimick on E-Bay.
No one knows for sure.

 

[Nana40]

You are having ONE AWESOME YEAR, Merf! All those finds are super, but I really like that token, 1/2 and buckle!

Thanks for the site pics! Keep those finds coming!

Congrats! Nana