Tough hunt but 4 keepers

[McCDig]

A four-hour hunt at an old Baltimore park yielded copious trash and some keepers. First good find was the 1944 quarter. The signal was a solid "81" and I was surprised at it being just 3-4 inches deep, being a silver quarter. It was in an area of fill dirt. I think this contributed to the heavy tarnish. Because of the shallow depth and discoloration I figured it had to be a clad quarter.

Many trash digs later I stumbled upon a deep penny. This came out of the ground with a heavy crust, so much so that the date was not visible. After some cleaning at home, I was pleased to find that this is an 1874 IHP.

Within ten feet of the IHP I dug two wheats about ten inches apart and both about 3-4 inches deep, shallow. The dates varied widely: 1958 and 1910. So it was a warm day in Baltimore and I was beat at the end.

This was my first hunt that I recorded, so stay tuned for a future link to the video.

Happy Hunting!!

 

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[ScubaDetector]

Any hunt with silver and indians is a good one. Congrats

 

[against the wind]

Sweet silver,,
Congrats on a good hunt

 

[McCDig]

Thanks ScubaDetector! Agreed!

 

[McCDig]

Thanks ATW! That's the second silver quarter I've found on this hill. One on the east side and this one today on the west side.

 

[Gridwalker306]

Nice hunt, congrats

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on the GW, injun and wheat nice finds

 

[coltdavis]

Congrats on some awesome finds can't wait to pull my first 1870's Indian. I've dug 40 or so Indians including a 68 and 59 but never a 70s way to go!

 

[Tuberale]

WTG on the GW, IH, and especially that 1910! Who-hoo!

 

[Loco-Digger]

Congrats on the 4 sweet keepers. I am still envious that you have a park like that. It would come in handy for a spur of the moment hunt site.

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Sweet finds!
Congrats!

 

[McCDig]

Thanks L-D! Yes, it's an amazing opportunity I have here to hit the parks for just $25 a year.

 

[McCDig]

Thanks Tuberale! Not many finds, but definitely worth the trip.

 

[McCDig]

Thanks coltdavis! Your Indian count is impressive. You're sure to find one from the 1870s. I had no idea what I had until it was cleaned.

 

[McCDig]

Thanks Art! It was a short hunt, but good to knock off when I did since the heat was building. If we get a good rain before the end of June I think I'll head back there for one more go. Parks are off-limits for July and August.

 

[McCDig]

Thanks J.Cache! It was good to get out for some R&R dirt fishin' after a busy work week.

 

[McCDig]

Thanks Msbeepbeep! It had been about three months since my last Washington quarter; that was in the park we got kicked out of.

 

[deershed]

Can't complain about a hunt that yields silver, an older Indian, and a couple wheats.
Congrats!!
I found a single IH today, 1905. Seems mine always come from the 1900's?

 

[McCDig]

Thanks deershed! Congrats on the 1905 Indian from Saturday! I'll never tire of digging those. Been awhile since I pulled one from the 1870s.

 

[McCDig]

Here's the video uploaded of this hunt's highlights. Music tracks are courtesy of my youngest son, from a recording he did about eight years ago. Enjoy the picks, music and clips!