Mission bell, Tootsietoy and Calvin Coolidge

[halfdime]

I spent several hours detecting the small, old back yard of a cousin several miles away today. He's in a neighborhood with houses from the 1920's so I really expected something good and old. My preference was silver but I'll state up front it wasn't to be. Nor did I even find a wheat penny. What I did find, however, I am very pleased with! In my mind, the best find of the day was a souvenir Mission bell from San Luis Rey in California. Information I found on the Internet leads me to believe these were produced from 1914-55. I've found hundreds of silvers but never one of these so I'll take it. I also found what I believe to be a button from a Navy uniform; certainly someone here will know for sure. Anyone who has detected for any length of time has found play money; I have a pretty big pile after more than nine years, but I don't think I found Calvin Coolidge (before today). He's a 50 center. In the toy department, there's a Tootsietoy Roadster (common) the remains of an older truck and a gun (almost intact). I didn't get the silver I was after, but I'm pleased with what I harvested!

 

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[Nana40]

That bell is cool as all get out, 1/2! I'd trade that for a few mercs! You can take the silver princess back with ya next time. She'll find all the silver.
Nana

 

[wheatfinder13]

Awesome tootsie. I found that same one in August

 

[halfdime]

Awesome tootsie. I found that same one in August

I now have four of the same Roadster. Can never get enough of them!

 

[halfdime]

That bell is cool as all get out, 1/2! I'd trade that for a few mercs! You can take the silver princess back with ya next time. She'll find all the silver.
Nana

Yep, unless it's a 16D or anything from 1921, I've found more than my share of Mercs. That bell is cool. I'd like to find at least another Merc in the next month because I usually give twin boys I know "twin" coins for their birthday. Right now, I need either a Merc or a Franklin half. Mercs are way easier to find!

 

[Greylock]

Nice bell! I found one from San Gabriel.

 

[Argentium]

Nice finds amigo ! Love the bell and the car is excellent too !

 

[halfdime]

Nice bell! I found one from San Gabriel.

From what I read, they were made for all the Missions. Amazing what we learn digging!