CIA woods produces the my first pre 1900 coin of the year

[SMS88]

Now that all the snow is gone, I decided to head back into the woods that produced nearly all my good finds last year. I hunted for a few hours last night in intermittent rain. Since i've been searching the area so good, there's almost nothing left. Key word is 'almost' because I found a semi key 1888 liberty nickel, a St Ignatius Loyola medal that once was gold plated, I see just a sparkle left, a modern pin, an old bottle cap that was patented in 1888, and a heavy round whatsit, as well as a few pieces of copper wire not posted due to size. There is still a large part of woods I haven't touched, and I've heard from some of my friends that there may be an abandoned mini graveyard. I have the nickel soaking in some warm water since the dirt was coming off easily, and I see a nice LIBERTY with my loupe under the dirt. I'm going back again tonight!

 

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[Chico Rico]

I wish I would have been into md'ing when I was at CIA. Those grounds have some excellent history.

 

[Thomas007]

Nice finds

Is this the same site that Ryan's dogs almost got you a few months back? Have you added pepper spray to your list of things to carry

Maybe the old gravesite is where Jimmy Hoffa is... One never knows about those things!

Thanks for sharing and good luck with future finds in the woods.

HH

Sanat