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[IndianHead97]

Hi everybody,
Im new here but went out with my new Garrett Ace 250 to an old church site in the country. After digging up a bunch of trash signals I finally came across a weird shaped coin item. It turned out to be a saloon token dating from 1886-1913! It came from a saloon in Grand Island Nebraska. Next I dug a 1920 Wheat Penny at about 7 inches, and after that a 1897 Indian Penny, and then another 1903 Indian Penny. Good first day out but no silver yet. Any advice would be really helpful or anymore info on the token. It say J Kuhlsen Grand Island Nebr on the front rim and worth 2 1/2 cents on the back it just says 2 1/2 cents.
Thanks

 

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[norbyx]

Well congratulations on your finds. With some time you will know what to dig and what not to. Anyway I think you did great for a first timer. Post some pics of the token...

 

[IndianHead97]

Here are some pics I found on the internet. The token i have isnt in nearly as good condition. How should I clean this token too?

 

[spartacus53]

That is a nice looking token What is amazing is that those older items will hold up so much better than anything made today

 

[norbyx]

Very nice indeed... Congratulations

 

[Rylflush]

Here are some pics I found on the internet. The token i have isnt in nearly as good condition. How should I clean this token too?<img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=644923"/><img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=644924"/>

Very kewl find!

 

[Tom_in_CA]

I don't have the books or guides for Neb. tokens, but just wanted to say: Congratz. Tokens are more prized and sought after (and sometimes more valuable) than coins. I've found some tokens that went for $200 to $300-ish in the collector community. Generally the better ones are saloon tokens from small one-horse towns (especially if the town doesn't even exist anymore). But ........ you never know. Hope you get an answer from someone with the Neb. books.

 

[gleaner1]

IndianHead nice work can you post pics of the finds? I would be happy to find a token like that. Show the pics of your finds and then members can give specific advice about cleaning. Keep hitting that spot. When it is cleaned out, bring a higher end machine in. Do not tell anybody about your hot spot.

 

[TerryC]

You're looking for advice?! Ha! I could use some of YOUR help! You are doing fine. Nice finds/day, to be sure. Welcome to the Net. Take care. TTC

 

[silversnacher]

I have a 350 and haven't even found a wheatie yet you are doing awsome!

 

[coincollector13948]

Good job

 

[idahotokens]

Congratulations! The NE Trade Tokens book shows this as "Rarity 6 - 4-10 Known" but doesn't put a dollar value on it. There is no historical information in the book other than what you found. I wouldn't expect any Grand Island token to bring very much as it is a pretty common town. As far as cleaning your piece, be careful. Even though trade token collectors are more lenient about cleaning than coin collectors, you can really detract from the collector value by a harsh cleaning.
John in the Great 208