Ball Diamonds?

[mcb613]

Hey, I have be seeing alot of talk about ball diamonds. How old would be considered ideal and what parts of the diamond seem to produce the best. HH, MIke

 

[TabWhisperer]

I've wondered that myself. The finds I have had have been in about the first 10 feet of grass where it meets the infield.

 

[Goes4ever]

I try to find ones at least old enough for silver. the older the better obviously. All the old coins I normally find are in outfield, a lot, well most of the finds are all the way out almost to back of outfield by fence

 

[DKinPA]

As far as age I agree with G4E, the older the better. Anything from the early 50's up had a good chance for silver. I have found two areas to be fairly consistent on most ballfields. If there is a grass area between home plate and the backstop I head right for it, and, the areas between the benches and the infield always seem to produce.

Also, look for any old aerials you can find of the field, many current fields lay "close" to the original fields from years ago. Finding the old location gives you the location of the benches, bleachers, etc.

Good Luck!!

Dave

 

[Goes4ever]

As far as age I agree with G4E, the older the better. Anything from the early 50's up had a good chance for silver. I have found two areas to be fairly consistent on most ballfields. If there is a grass area between home plate and the backstop I head right for it, and, the areas between the benches and the infield always seem to produce.

Also, look for any old aerials you can find of the field, many current fields lay "close" to the original fields from years ago. Finding the old location gives you the location of the benches, bleachers, etc.

Good Luck!!

Dave

thats odd because those areas I find to be totally trashy and get all clad, and modern trash. All the old coins I have gotten in the outfields. Are u finding old coins in those areas you mentioned?

 

[Pastor bob]

To help tell the age of the ball field if it has lights most lights that are on wood poles were phased out in the late 70's- early 80's. After that I tend to look for the type of perimeter fencing they use. Does it look old especially in the backstop area. Don't be afraid to search the infield. I will search infields if I see a lot of weeds in it. Then I know it is not being used.

 

[Big Boys Hobbies]

Around the foul lines for me!

 

[psyvad]

I found one gold ring in the grass near the pitcher's mound and one gold ring just outside the foul line past 3rd base.

 

[NebTrac]

Ask the old timers, if they're still around, about the concession stand area. Usually I think they're somewhere behind the backstop.

NebTrac

 

[DKinPA]

Terry, yes I have actually pulled mercs and barbers from the backstop area and in front of the bench areas at these ballfields. Now that I have the E and your knowledge of the TTF I'm looking forward to hitting some of those areas again.

Dave