Third trimes a charm. And a cool coal scrip from the Iceberg.

[Danimal]

Third trime's a charm. And a cool coal scrip from the Iceberg.

I hunted briefly over the weekend with my son in a wooded area behind what was (then) a muster camp for the civil war and is (now) a camp for inner-city kids. Real frustrating hunting here as there is SOOOO much modern trash in the ground. The last two times there have produced a 1896 IH and an undated V nickle.
This time I had a target that just whispered silver (79-81 VDI on the DFX and pinpointed real funny-coin was on edge) but was difficult to decide to dig because as it turned out the coin wasn't laying flat and I just couldn't convince myself it was a good target. I left it after scraping away some surface detritus to attempt a better read and then later when walking past remembered that the IH wasn't more than 20 yds from that spot so I dug it and am glad I did. Turned out to be a 1853 silver "trime" or 3 cent piece. Too bad it's holed, but I'll take it. My oldest silver so far. Now I'm gonna HAVE to spend more time there (even though the place drives me nuts hunting and digging so much trash)

Also pictured is a Margarette Coal Co. 5 cent scrip. Scrip was issued in place of real coinage by the coal companies way back (and in some areas up into the 1950s) because of a lack of coinage. The scrip was useable for food and merchadise at company-owned stores. Apparently scrip is quite collectable and some folks are way into it. Spent some time searching this one and found a 1 cent version on Ebay and some references to the Margarette Coal Co. in Marfranch WV, but no examples of this one. Still a cool token. I found this one Saturday at the Iceberg while hunting with Bob and Nate.

HH all!

(and drink those fluids )

Trime

flipside

Three coins from that area

flip sides

5 cent Margarette Coal Co. scrip

flipside of scrip token

 

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[Tsalagi]

Re: Third trime's a charm. And a cool coal scrip from the Iceberg.

those are pretty cool finds!

WTG
HH

 

[Bertman]

Re: Third trime's a charm. And a cool coal scrip from the Iceberg.

Great find Danimal...

Hmmm, civil war / holed... Looks like the no pocket theory the old timer advised me of is holding its own...

HH Robert

 

[Mirage]

Re: Third trime's a charm. And a cool coal scrip from the Iceberg.

Great stuff. Those three cent pieces are sweet. Not very common find either. Looks in nice shape too.

That M token is very cool too. Those are the kind of finds that make this hobby so rewarding.

Nice pics too, DUDE.

 

[Cheryl]

Re: Third trime's a charm. And a cool coal scrip from the Iceberg.

Awesome finds!!!

 

[diggitdoggie]

Re: Third trime's a charm. And a cool coal scrip from the Iceberg.

Very cool finds and good photos.
Congrats.


DD

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Re: Third trime's a charm. And a cool coal scrip from the Iceberg.

Very nice finds and a great way to spend your weekend!

 

[RUDY2003]

Re: Third trime's a charm. And a cool coal scrip from the Iceberg.

You had a great time, hole or no hole the 3 cent is way cool.....

 

[mtbiker]

Re: Third trime's a charm. And a cool coal scrip from the Iceberg.

Great finds!! HH!!

 

[PBK]

Re: Third trime's a charm. And a cool coal scrip from the Iceberg.

Nice digs! The coal scrip is a Ingle Schierloh Co. type dating from around 1928 to 1958.

 

[dgaughan]

Re: Third trime's a charm. And a cool coal scrip from the Iceberg.

wow that script token is fantastic i'd take thta trime any day congrats and hh

 

[halfdime]

Re: Third trime's a charm. And a cool coal scrip from the Iceberg.

Beautiful! That 3 cent piece is really special!

 

[CarolinaDigs]

Re: Third trime's a charm. And a cool coal scrip from the Iceberg.

Great digs

 

[mountainplayer]

Re: Third trime's a charm. And a cool coal scrip from the Iceberg.

Cool finds, Dan. Love the three cent piece and the hole just adds to the history. I guess if they meant to tie a string to it to keep them from losing it, it didn't work.

Glad to see you've got another productive spot. The trash probably has a lot to do with why there's still great stuff to be found.

MP

 

[Danimal]

Re: Third trime's a charm. And a cool coal scrip from the Iceberg.

Cool finds, Dan. Love the three cent piece and the hole just adds to the history. I guess if they meant to tie a string to it to keep them from losing it, it didn't work.

Glad to see you've got another productive spot. The trash probably has a lot to do with why there's still great stuff to be found.

MP

Nah...the trash is just indicative of what pigs people were (are)

I highly doubt this area has been detected before. It's not really in an area that one would think of there being anything. I was denied permission to hunt the camp proper, but the city owns the woods too and there are no signs anywhere concerning traspassing, etc. So far it's just been me...and the trash.
Once school's out though there will be rugrats all over...seeing what camping is all about. I should call the camp director and remind them to warn the kids against going barefoot. Broken mason jars and bottles are everywhere back there.

 

[ZoSo71]

Re: Third trime's a charm. And a cool coal scrip from the Iceberg.

Nice Digs....

A nice assortment of great finds..


Keep at it!

ZoSo71

 

[paul1410]

Re: Third trime's a charm. And a cool coal scrip from the Iceberg.

Nice finds, Dan!

Love the token, it's different.

 

[Nate in Ohio]

Re: Third trime's a charm. And a cool coal scrip from the Iceberg.

Yes, that 3 center is real cool. Got to be more OLD stuff from that site. Got to be a seated somewhere. And the token is pretty neat too.

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: Third trime's a charm. And a cool coal scrip from the Iceberg.

Dan,
Great post & pictures. Some very cool and unusual finds there. Love that 3 cent piece.
You guys are always coming up with some neat stuff up your way.
Congrats,
MM

 

[Mike95inNJ]

Re: Third trime's a charm. And a cool coal scrip from the Iceberg.

Sweet finds man. Love the 3 center. Keep em coming.
HH, Mike in NJ