litefire56
Bronze Member
Like Brett mentioned in his post, we had a great time hunting today. The ground was mostly too hard to dig by hand but with the help of a big 'ole rubber mallet and the Lesche, the tundra started giving up the oldies. I started off with a couple wheats 1919 and 1957-d. Then dug the silver Masonic ring. It looks pretty old and well worn. Also managed to dig my first IH today (1874 & oldest coin yet), my first marble and first telephone token. My best find of the day turned out to be a magicians good luck token, issued in 1929 from Howard Thurston.
Howard Thurston (1869-1936) Thurston was one of the 20th Century’s most famous magicians, combining skill at magic with a genius for self–promotion. Thurston’s advertising pieces were of the highest quality and are eagerly sought. His token was made in 1929 with his bust on the front and a scarab and the words “good luck” on the reverse. It was sold after shows and through the mail to promote his horoscope books. The 1929 Thurston token in excellent condition sells for about $25.
Here's a cool video of Howard in action
Howard Thurston (1869-1936) Thurston was one of the 20th Century’s most famous magicians, combining skill at magic with a genius for self–promotion. Thurston’s advertising pieces were of the highest quality and are eagerly sought. His token was made in 1929 with his bust on the front and a scarab and the words “good luck” on the reverse. It was sold after shows and through the mail to promote his horoscope books. The 1929 Thurston token in excellent condition sells for about $25.
Here's a cool video of Howard in action
Now that you know what they sound like you will be finding them like crazy 
