Today's Finds 11-16-2024: Bucket lister and need help with date!

[sibbley]

Spent two hours in the field looking for anything to give me an idea where the older school might have been. Loads of can slaw, bullets, and shell casings later I decided to take a break and get some lunch. I did find some modern items though. The Manticore is doing really well.

Part of a Sampson bicycle tire plug.

Not sure...

Clad quarter and dime...

After a lunch break, I continued to search slow through the iron at the 1850's school yard. First was a bucket lister, a 1902 "V" nickel! A 25 on the Manticore. Holy cow, I thought I'd never find one of these.

Next hit was both sides of a Scovill snap. I didn't know Scovill made these.

Several Nails and a drive shaft yoke later, I had a 45-50 on the Manticore. Turned out to be another Indian Head Penny, my second from the site. Ok, so this is where I need the help. My wife sees 1886. My son sees 1865 or 66. Depending on the way I look at the date I can see 1886, 1865, or 1866. Looking at the microscope view looks like 1866. Can't see the third digit being an 8. Either way, I actually get back into the 1800's at this site. I really didn't think that would happen. I've supplied several pics.

Please let me know what you all see.

Thanks...

 

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[robertk]

Congrats on the V nickel! Those are neat coins.

As for the IHP, I'd say it's 1866. The lower loop in the third number is notably bigger than the lower loop in the 8. Compare with this one:

 

[jewelerguy]

I say 1866. The opening in the top of the third digit is too small to be an 8

 

[sibbley]

Congrats on the V nickel! Those are neat coins.

As for the IHP, I'd say it's 1866. The lower loop in the third number is notably bigger than the lower loop in the 8. Compare with this one:

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If I use a dremel buffer pad with renaissance wax do you think I can shine up the V nickel?

 

[robertk]

If I use a dremel buffer pad with renaissance wax do you think I can shine up the V nickel?

I've never tried that. Sounds risky. I'd just try to get it clean (water soak and Andre's pencils) and not worry about shining it.

 

[Sandog]

I'm in the "66 camp. That third numeral is not nipped in at the waist (middle) at all.