..... The school I’m thinking about was only built in 1968.
....but don't ever let anyone tell you how to enjoy this hobby....
....and what's wrong with hunting for jewelry?....
....history in the ground from before it was a school...
One thing to consider is kids still put things in their pockets to show their friends ,including things they shouldn't have got a hold of . These things can easily get lost on a play ground. I can say I have never found much except modern clad but don't spend much time checking them out. Now that school is out I may have to do some school yard hunting.
How true this post is.
I've found a few bizarre foreign coins at the elementary school by my house that were probably "show and tell" items.
And I must relate a story. When my daughter was in 2nd grade she came home with a big honking gold class ring. She said her friend had several rings that she was handing out to kids! I spoke to her mom and she was happy I did!! I gave her the class ring back, I always wonder if they got the rest of the rings back.
Moral of the story: hit it hard, you never know!
Large cents and other old coins are not necessarily from a "show and tell". Many schools were built over what was once farm land. Though the site may give the appearance of being new the dirt is "as old as the hills". This 1808 Large Cent was dug in a school yard in which the school was built in 1991 but years ago was a farm field.