First outing in a month

[north1]

Probably be the last in quit a while as harvest cranks up. Had about an hour before sunset. Decided to try an abandoned railroad siding that used to have a depot. Been gone since the 1940’s.
To say the area is trash infested is an understatement. Over the years I have only been able to pick out a barber dime, token and few cents. Meager as they were finds dried up years ago.
Area is carpeted with railroad spikes, plates, j-channel holders, nails, large bolts, nuts and coke from the steam engines.
Was able to pick out a 1928 wheat cent, 1901 Indian Head cent and 3 SOO LINE bag seals. Areas was also overgrown with weeds and grass so was swinging the coil at least 2” off the ground. Think I will head back again once harvest is over.

 

[Odanscoils]

Nice job.
I've worked a few old depots.
I rarely came away with anything other than iron.

 

[Ted S]

Nice job! I haven't been out myself! Too much rain and heat here. I only have 3 silver coins for the year.

 

[fwcrawford]

Nice finds and in killer condition too!
You did great considering what you had to deal with!!

 

[JimmyCT]

That IH is in great condition!! If you need help, let me know

 

[Odanscoils]

I love Injuns.

 

[north1]

Indians and in some respects wheat cents that are from native sod like this site are usually in good shape. Cents from farm fields with fertilizer applied over the years are a crapshoot.
Still learning the manticore for sure. After years with the etrac my brain and senses are in tune with it. Can be reasonably sure what I am going to unearth with probably 80% certainty. But I know I was in some respects cherry picking. So with the manticore I have to keep on my toes to ferret out those signals the etrac missed. Therefore, most all the signals so far are not “pure”.
Getting a little better. Need at least another 100+ hours to become slightly proficient for sure. With cents a solid tone(at least one way) with numbers in the 60’s and touching the centerline are promising. Both cents smeared up from the center line to the ferrous line. Once I removed some of the junk small iron bits I got the round smear on the center line and solid repeatable tone in low 60’s from multiple directions. Just takes time and patience.