Bucket lister old find at newer school.

[Dirty Digger Doug]

Today I went to a newer highschool built in the 1960's hoping to find to find a little new silver and clad. Instead I found a mid 1850's home site in the field. First good target is a Bank of Upper Canada 1852 half penny token. Woo-hoo first ever and my oldest coin and it is gorgeous. Popped heavy brass crotal bell #2 but it is broken on the bottom. I did bump it a little with the shovel at the number 2 but I still love it. Got two indians, match stick holder, thimble, toe tap, tiny D buckle, a beautiful detailed clip possibly for suspenders and a buch of other stuff. Even some clad.

 

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[Groundhogg]

Nice finds and a nice surprise. I bet you can't wait to get back.

 

[fishstick]

Always where you least expect it lol, Congratz

 

[scruggs]

Congratulations! That's the way to do it! Good variety of very nice finds! That place will be a come backer!

 

[Digger RJ]

Today I went to a newer highschool built in the 1960's hoping to find to find a little new silver and clad. Instead I found a mid 1850's home site in the field. First good target is a Bank of Upper Canada 1852 half penny token. Woo-hoo first ever and my oldest coin and it is gorgeous. Popped heavy brass crotal bell #2 but it is broken on the bottom. I did bump it a little with the shovel at the number 2 but I still love it. Got two indians, match stick holder, thimble, toe tap, tiny D buckle, a beautiful detailed clip possibly for suspenders and a buch of other stuff. Even some clad.
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Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Florida Finder]

Today I went to a newer highschool built in the 1960's hoping to find to find a little new silver and clad. Instead I found a mid 1850's home site in the field. First good target is a Bank of Upper Canada 1852 half penny token. Woo-hoo first ever and my oldest coin and it is gorgeous. Popped heavy brass crotal bell #2 but it is broken on the bottom. I did bump it a little with the shovel at the number 2 but I still love it. Got two indians, match stick holder, thimble, toe tap, tiny D buckle, a beautiful detailed clip possibly for suspenders and a buch of other stuff. Even some clad.
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Beautiful finds! Congratulations

 

[Bamasteve]

Nice finds, way to go!

 

[grasshopper]

Very nice finds, seems like a great site! Must have been a nice surprise!!

 

[Almy]

That token is in better shape than any I can remember seeing. Good catch!

 

[iAmMike]

Incredible; what a nice surprise that must have been for you! Keep going back to that one!

 

[Dirty Digger Doug]

Thank you all for your wonderful replys. Totally surprised to find that old of a site on a newer school.

 

[devldog]

Congrat's on some Great Saves at the school site/old home site. Go back , and Continued Success to you.

 

[Old Soul]

Nice finds! I’d be very happy with those in my pouch. Happy hunting

 

[NorILdigcollector]

Those are some nice finds.

 

[Silvermonkey]

A most excellent hunt! The bank token is in super good condition. Just proves that you never can predict what a site will produce. Now hurry up and get back there!

 

[DownEast_Detecting]

really nice variety of finds. How big would you saw the #2 crotal bell is?

 

[pepperj]

Nice token the soils were kind to it, as the IH.
Makes for a great day out detecting getting something that predates the site by 100+ years.

 

[pjad57]

Today I went to a newer highschool built in the 1960's hoping to find to find a little new silver and clad. Instead I found a mid 1850's home site in the field. First good target is a Bank of Upper Canada 1852 half penny token. Woo-hoo first ever and my oldest coin and it is gorgeous. Popped heavy brass crotal bell #2 but it is broken on the bottom. I did bump it a little with the shovel at the number 2 but I still love it. Got two indians, match stick holder, thimble, toe tap, tiny D buckle, a beautiful detailed clip possibly for suspenders and a buch of other stuff. Even some clad.
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Nice finds. We’re you searching near your home town?

 

[Dirty Digger Doug]

really nice variety of finds. How big would you saw the #2 crotal bell is?

It is just a hair smaller than a golf ball. To answer another question, I was hunting the school where I grew up. Not where I live now.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Congrats on the GREAT finds - that Canadian Bank Token is in excellent condition !