mariposagold
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- May 1, 2012
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Oh what a weekend I had. Last week I posted a 1938 Merc found in a vacant lot. This lot produced a 1917 Merc last year.
So, Rob (andre1002) and I, went on an all day vacant lot hunt in the same lot plus four others in the same neighborhood.
The first lot produced two wheats for Rob, and I swear I skipped both of them presuming they were zinc. Then I got an OMG, what is it. This hit was strong, and I spotted what appeared to be material similar to a burlap sack, but much thinner. I picked up, I could feel something in the center, it appeared to be a small metal box, OH JOY. Have to open the box. I didn't even pay that much attention to the writing on the box, just had to get into it. Could it be coins, very very old coins?
No such luck, but got the heart pumping.
While at lot one, Rob and I touched briefly on the topic of, "What we have not found" Buffs and Indians were elusive for both of us.
We moved on to lots 2. Low and Behold, my first signal was a zinc signal about 1 inch down, and given Robs zinc results at the last lot, I wasn't about to pass this one up. It wasn't a zinc either.
My oldest coin to date, 1907 IH. It's been soaking in olive oil since monday. I'm hoping it cleans up more. Lots of detail still on it.
Lot 2 also produced what appears to be a gas value, Rob said water value, but who cares. Look at the patina on this thing. It can't be modern, they don't make stuff like this anymore.
I also found this strange man-shaped object, Is sure has seen better days.
Also what looks like a handmade Sinker.
Lot 3 Produced some clad for Rob and waste of time for me. The lot was tilled at some point. Perhaps we'll take another shot at it some other time.
Lot 4 was trashy and obviously used as a pathway to a nearby store. Other than stepping in a pile, it wasn't much fun until I pulled two wheats, a 1941 and 1944. Oh Joy.
Thanks for sharing my fun. HH
So, Rob (andre1002) and I, went on an all day vacant lot hunt in the same lot plus four others in the same neighborhood.
The first lot produced two wheats for Rob, and I swear I skipped both of them presuming they were zinc. Then I got an OMG, what is it. This hit was strong, and I spotted what appeared to be material similar to a burlap sack, but much thinner. I picked up, I could feel something in the center, it appeared to be a small metal box, OH JOY. Have to open the box. I didn't even pay that much attention to the writing on the box, just had to get into it. Could it be coins, very very old coins?
No such luck, but got the heart pumping.
While at lot one, Rob and I touched briefly on the topic of, "What we have not found" Buffs and Indians were elusive for both of us.
We moved on to lots 2. Low and Behold, my first signal was a zinc signal about 1 inch down, and given Robs zinc results at the last lot, I wasn't about to pass this one up. It wasn't a zinc either.
My oldest coin to date, 1907 IH. It's been soaking in olive oil since monday. I'm hoping it cleans up more. Lots of detail still on it.
Lot 2 also produced what appears to be a gas value, Rob said water value, but who cares. Look at the patina on this thing. It can't be modern, they don't make stuff like this anymore.
I also found this strange man-shaped object, Is sure has seen better days.
Also what looks like a handmade Sinker.
Lot 3 Produced some clad for Rob and waste of time for me. The lot was tilled at some point. Perhaps we'll take another shot at it some other time.
Lot 4 was trashy and obviously used as a pathway to a nearby store. Other than stepping in a pile, it wasn't much fun until I pulled two wheats, a 1941 and 1944. Oh Joy.
Thanks for sharing my fun. HH
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