Indiana trip brings BIG Silver + more...

[ModernMiner]

We took a 5 day trip up to my hometown in Northern Indiana and just got back yesterday. The Fall leaves and weather were beautiful!!! I did better detecting then I did fishing this trip. I hit two properties, but only one (1850's house) really produced. I won't post a picture of the place because I plan on gridding it off next time back since I only hit a portion of it. The soil up there is soft and dark, and most coins were 6"+ deep. I was hoping for a coin into the 1800's but it was not to be.
My last signal of the day before my wife and daughter made me leave to go have dinner turned out to be a LARGE SILVER - 1944 Walker. That makes my third Walker half this year.

MY FINDS WERE:

*1944 Walker Half
*Three Rosie dimes - 47D, 52, 59D
*A 1936 Buff Nickel
*Wheats - 44 , 45, 53, 57
*Crotal bell with "No. 4" on the bottom
*"Scout Knife" pocket knife + another
*A "Louis Roule - LaPorte, Ind." token with "10" on the back. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
*A decorative flower piece. Jewelry piece?
*An address plate from Michigan City
* Metal plate with "Butler Mfg Company". Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for looking everyone. It was a fun trip and it's always nice to go home and see friends and family.
-ModernMiner- (aka "Dug")

 

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[ModernMiner]

Sounds and looks like a excellent trip, good job finishing off with the Walker, !

TommNJ

Thanks Tomm, I had a great time up there. I've got some more properties for next trip too.
-MM-

Nice big silver ! The bell is killer also.

Thanks Birdman.
-MM-

I'm sooooo jealous. I need to buy a better detector. My used bounty hunter discovery 1100 is already on the fritz with the on off buttons not working anymore and I have to cycle the batteries in and out to turn it on.

Realman,
I've always used the Tesoro Silver uMax and have had great success with it. Only $235, no fancy adjustments, and it has a lifetime warranty too. This machine has paid for itself so many times over I lost count.
-MM-

Nice Silver!

Thanks RR3. Much appreciated.
-Doug-

Hey Dug,
I was just looking a the new issue of W&E (the one with you know who on the cover! )
and on page 14 there is a token the same style as yours. Mark Parker dates that "scalloped" style to the early 1900's.

Thanks Rob. I remember that now. Very cool. I need to track down if it was a store, saloon, etc. too.
BTW- Here's the scary fishing picture you asked for. Hideous!!!!
-Dug-

 

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[Woodland Detectors]

One more mug shot.

And you would be holding your ball, wouldn't you? LOL Great finds Doug. I wish I could make it out Saturday bud.

Ha, ha, ha. I had to bend down to pick it up too Mike.
I wish you could join us on Sat. too. Maybe next time. I know it's a bit of a drive for you.
Good luck out in the field this weekend.
-One ball Dug-

Those are some really nice finds ! Nice Job .

Thanks Daedalus. I wish all my hunts went that well.
-MM-

I hate it when they drop like that..

 

[DownEastDetectorist]

I'm sooooo jealous. I need to buy a better detector. My used bounty hunter discovery 1100 is already on the fritz with the on off buttons not working anymore and I have to cycle the batteries in and out to turn it on.

Realman,
I've always used the Tesoro Silver uMax and have had great success with it. Only $235, no fancy adjustments, and it has a lifetime warranty too. This machine has paid for itself so many times over I lost count.
-MM-
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I'm leaning towards an Ace 250 for 212 bucks

 

[Michiganne]

Looks good to me. Congrats on the Walker and you have to love those crotal bells.

HH

 

[wyattrr]

Congrats on your finds...

 

[ModernMiner]

I'm sooooo jealous. I need to buy a better detector. My used bounty hunter discovery 1100 is already on the fritz with the on off buttons not working anymore and I have to cycle the batteries in and out to turn it on.

Realman,
I've always used the Tesoro Silver uMax and have had great success with it. Only $235, no fancy adjustments, and it has a lifetime warranty too. This machine has paid for itself so many times over I lost count.
-MM-

I'm leaning towards an Ace 250 for 212 bucks

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That's another great machine I have heard. Good luck to you. Go slow and grid areas off whatever machine you choose.
-MM-

Congrats on your finds...

Thanks Wyatt.
Now if I could just find the elusive silver dollar.
-Doug-

 

[MKnTenn]

Cool finds! Those big silvers are beautiful coming out of the ground. HH

 

[rebelrouser]

that is some real nice finds.know you can't wait to hunt there some more.it has some more things i'm sure.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Great finds Doug, congrats on finding the Walker!
That crotal bell is real nice find!

I completely agree with your use of Margarita's to keep your facial skin soft!
Personally, I prefer to use beer, as it keeps my belly nice and soft!

Dave

 

[ModernMiner]

Great finds Doug, congrats on finding the Walker!
That crotal bell is real nice find!

I completely agree with your use of Margarita's to keep your facial skin soft!
Personally, I prefer to use beer, as it keeps my belly nice and soft!

Dave

LMAO!!! Thanks Dave.
I agree, beer does make for a nice soft belly. It can double as a food tray too.
Good luck this weekend,
-Doug-

that is some real nice finds.know you can't wait to hunt there some more.it has some more things i'm sure.

I may try it again in Nov.
Come on more silver!
-MM-

Cool finds! Those big silvers are beautiful coming out of the ground. HH

Thanks MK.
They look even better in my pouch. That coin made my day week month.
-MM-

 

[Nana40]

You really know how to party, MM! Diggin' up all the fabulous Yankee stuff and having a nice cold drink at the same time.



Love the bell, the flower, the silver and the blue margarita!

Cheers,
Nana

 

[worldtalker]

You really know how to party, MM! Diggin' up all the fabulous Yankee stuff and having a nice cold drink at the same time.




Love the bell, the flower, the silver and the blue margarita!

Cheers,
Nana

MM, Never even noticed that with all the talkin about beer bellies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ohiograndpa]

Love those Half Dollars

 

[ModernMiner]

You really know how to party, MM! Diggin' up all the fabulous Yankee stuff and having a nice cold drink at the same time.


Love the bell, the flower, the silver and the blue margarita!

Cheers,
Nana

Ha, ha, ha. You outdid yourself this time Nana. That is a classic.
"Stay thirsty my friend".
Ya nut.
-Dug-

MM, Never even noticed that with all the talkin about beer bellies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nana does a great job at turning an every day picture into a classic.
-MM-

Love those Half Dollars

Thanks Ohio, me too.
-MM-

 

[steelheadwill]

Great Finds, story, and pix
I found YOUR token in the database
Nice to be the first to list one
Congrats & HH to ya

 

[Mzjavert]

Sweet silver and pocket knives.

 

[jgas]

Hey Doug, darn near missed this post! Nice finds back in the "Hood". Nothing else better than finding some goodies like that big silver! Congrats on that. Looks like Hudson Lake there

Is that a standing outhouse or chicken coop in the back of you! Of course I would love to take a road trip and dig a pit with ya when your back home again. Just let me know and we are all over it like flies on....well But of course the last pit we did we brought up a skeleton, it is close to halloween Yikes, take care buddy and hope you keep at it back at your second home!! jgas

 

[sekypaleo]

Looks like quite the successful trip Doug! Heh, you pass through Cincinnati on your way up there? If so, give me a shout the next time you head that way and we can hunt some around Cincy if you can spare a day. Bill

 

[ModernMiner]

Great Finds, story, and pix
I found YOUR token in the database
Nice to be the first to list one
Congrats & HH to ya

Thanks Herbie.
I just listed that token on there yesterday. That's my third new token entry on that site.
-Dug-

Sweet silver and pocket knives.

Thanks. Very much appreciated.
-MM-

Looks like quite the successful trip Doug! Heh, you pass through Cincinnati on your way up there? If so, give me a shout the next time you head that way and we can hunt some around Cincy if you can spare a day. Bill

Thanks Bill.
Unfortunately I don't go through Cincy. Is Loni Anderson still working at WKRP?
She must be as old as Quindy by now.
-Doug-

Hey Doug, darn near missed this post! Nice finds back in the "Hood". Nothing else better than finding some goodies like that big silver! Congrats on that. Looks like Hudson Lake there

Is that a standing outhouse or chicken coop in the back of you! Of course I would love to take a road trip and dig a pit with ya when your back home again. Just let me know and we are all over it like flies on....well But of course the last pit we did we brought up a skeleton, it is close to halloween Yikes, take care buddy and hope you keep at it back at your second home!! jgas

Jgas,
You reminded me of my video from 3 years ago:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtJ0RmCcRmk

That IS an outhouse you see, and it's not in Hudson Lake. Is there anything in Hudson Lake besides the South Shore train stop?
Thanks Buddy,
Dug

 

[jgas]

Now thats funny right there Doug!

Tell that homeowner we would be more than happy to uncover some deep treasure and share the finds with them! I am due for a road trip anyhow jgas