Field hunt in the mud.

[triplehooked]

The temps soared into the upper 30s today here in MI so I had to get out and play in the mud. Found a skeleton key, a thimble, a couple of toe taps, one has a patent date of 1858, which was pretty cool to find, a couple of unknown clips, a 59' fattie, and my second shield nickel this year ( 1868 ). All in all a fun day, hope to get out again tomorrow.

 

[beepsilver]

Nice roundup on a cold day! That site screams old (at least compared to my neck of the woods)! Hope you're planning to go back and bring back more!

 

[Low-Boy/LCPM]

It rained in Calif last night so Sat I got up and put on my water proof hunting gear and head out to an old church. I found so much that I have to make a video ever since I started to keep my GB on 90 the machine was like a hunting dog look for relics. Fun day being a kid and finding history in the dirt that no one would have found if it was not for me and the Deus..

 

[triplehooked]

Yep, I usually run the gb on 90. Works well for me. I just checked the temp, it's up to 50° here! Gonna be a mud pit if I make it out later today. I'll look forward to the video. Get any of that CA gold?

 

[tnduke]

Nice finds Triplehooked! I really like the fattie & shield. Looks like both are in great condition.

Duke

 

[triplehooked]

Thanks guys. Duke, the shield is deceiving as (aside from the gouge) it looks decent on one side, but only shows the date on the other. I wish the old nickels would fare better but I'm happy to find them just the same. I've dug around a dozen or so fatties this year and they are hard to find in good shape as well, but I'll take em'!

 

[tnduke]

Still, it's a shield triplehooked and worthy of a hearty congrats! Great hunt!

Duke

 

[CZconnoisseur]

You did well! A fatty Indian and shield nickel would be firsts for me...you should revisit that place!