more silver in the woods

[skierbob]

Went back to hunt the bike trail through the woods. Found a few things that had been there long before the bike trail. These items were either in the trail or just off of it. Some interesting things.

The first item I found was a nice 1883 Seated Liberty Dime. It was about six inches deep and just off the trail. Close by was a clad quarter and a wheat cent. Here's the dime:

The last item I found was a 1901 Barber Quarter. It was about 8 inches deep and right in the middle of the trail in an inclined area.



In between I found a few wheaties and memorials, but only one clad piece, the quarter. I also found this boyscout neckerchief slide:



Also found this little lead figure. I think it was probably a game piece. It still has some traces of blue paint on it.

 

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[West Jersey Detecting]

Like I said, these coins were there long before the bike trail was carved through the woods. There are probably more coins and things spread out all over the woods. It's just easier to hunt along the bike trail. The rest of the woods are pretty densely overgrown and filled with thorn bushes, vines and fallen branches, etc. These woods have been in constant use for a very long period of time.

Bob

what town was you detecting in?

Can you send me a pinpoint on Google Earth??

Just kidding! Nice going on the silver! I drive through your area on a regular basis and as I drive through I say to myself how much I would love to detect there!

Glad to see you are still getting out!

Take care,
Neil

 

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[JerV3]

Nice looking finds lately bob.

You got some nice sites where your at. Seated is in great shape.

HH Jer

 

[skierbob]

Thanks guys for the nice words. Actually, the Barber Quarter, although it is basically in extra fine condition, has a black stain on it that seems to be absorbed into the metal and the surfaces of the coin are very rough. This is probably due to the type of ground it was in for over a hundred years. I doubt I could get much over melt value for it.

Neil, I'll give you my spot if you'll give me your spot over in the Pine Barrens. (Just kidding.) Actually, you ought to stop sometime when your over here and do some hunting. There are a few Jersey folks who hunt here quite a bit, probably some people from the club you might know. HH

Bob

 

[pepperj]

I've been doing a 400 acre park since the mid 80's.
Most of the hunting is on the ravine trails, and yours finds are on the nail.
More fun is finding the trails that are no longer in use.
Coins and finds are like popcorn in the forest.