angellionel
Elite Member
I had the day off from work, but was undecided on whether or not I should head out to a new site to do some detecting, since it was somewhat cold. But then I looked up the weather for this weekend, and that made up my mind. Out here we're supposed to get freezing rain on Saturday and Sunday. As it turned out, once at the site, I was toasty warm with the layers I had on.
I scouted the site a bit before selecting an area to work. Soon enough I began to dig up shotgun shells and - surprise, surprise ? pull tabs! Those pesky things do get around! Still, I was happy to see them, as they were of the older type, and an indication that the area has seen activity.
It wasn't long before I dug up the first coins, mostly wheaties dated from 1934 to 1945. I picked up a few interesting items too, such as a police pin, a 1917 dog tag, two musket balls, and a metal label that must have detached from an old engine.
The best finds, though, turned out to be an old sterling silver ring and two silver coins, a 1941-S mercury dime and a 1875-CC seated dime, which is in great condition. This makes my first pre-1900 coin for 2007.
Having worked the site for a few more hours, I called it quits and headed back home, but not empty handed.
Most of the site is wooded, with a few somewhat open areas.
The best find of the day, the 1875-CC seated dime. It has sharp details.
I love finding mercs. They are beautiful coins.
An old sterling silver ring. This rang very nicely.
Here's the inside of the band.
After cleaning it. Very nice!
This was a surprise. Perhaps lost during a chase?
Old dog tags are a treat to find.
From an old engine.
The musket balls.
I scouted the site a bit before selecting an area to work. Soon enough I began to dig up shotgun shells and - surprise, surprise ? pull tabs! Those pesky things do get around! Still, I was happy to see them, as they were of the older type, and an indication that the area has seen activity.
It wasn't long before I dug up the first coins, mostly wheaties dated from 1934 to 1945. I picked up a few interesting items too, such as a police pin, a 1917 dog tag, two musket balls, and a metal label that must have detached from an old engine.
The best finds, though, turned out to be an old sterling silver ring and two silver coins, a 1941-S mercury dime and a 1875-CC seated dime, which is in great condition. This makes my first pre-1900 coin for 2007.
Having worked the site for a few more hours, I called it quits and headed back home, but not empty handed.
Most of the site is wooded, with a few somewhat open areas.
The best find of the day, the 1875-CC seated dime. It has sharp details.
I love finding mercs. They are beautiful coins.
An old sterling silver ring. This rang very nicely.
Here's the inside of the band.
After cleaning it. Very nice!
This was a surprise. Perhaps lost during a chase?
Old dog tags are a treat to find.
From an old engine.
The musket balls.
It sounds like you've been there. 
I live near Carson City Nevada and have yet to see a cc seated.. Great job
