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So the weather was for the most part tolerable 30-50*F these last few nights before a major winter storm (at least for this part of the country) heads our way later today. This is what I've found from the last 3 or 4 nights hunting 2-3 hours each go - I never show all of the aluminum junk and bottlecaps, since they for the most part outweigh the "keepers". I know I could simply notch those items out but good mid-conducting targets have turned up in the form of relics and occasional small jewelry. The sterling earring for example rang in around 74, which is zincoln country for a lot of folks running 8 kHz. The sterling earring or broach mount came in at 66 which is closer to junk - but clearing the junk out of the way makes those deeper coins easier to see, especially around the roller coaster area.
The "COOLEST" find in my opinion is the East End Park 10-cent token, made of copper, registered at 76 and was not even an inch deep. East End Park was the original home of the Pippin Roller Coaster built in 1912 which was later moved to the Mid-South Fairgrounds in 1923 (where I've found most of the old Mercs, Wheats, and Barbers). East End was the easternmost boundary of Memphis in 1889 when it opened. It featured a man-made lake, theaterhouse, roller coaster, carousel (which also was moved to the fairgrounds); and was "THE" destination for outdoor entertainment from 1889-1914. After closing in 1914 the land was divided and houses and apartments were built on the site which remain to this day. Here's a link for those interested:
http://www.historic-memphis.com/memphis-historic/movietheaters/eastend.html
Haven't been able to find another East End Park token anywhere online - none on Ebay, none on tokencatalog.com - I've never heard of this park before I found the token since it's overshadowed by Overton Park one block to the north which was built around 1906 and is still alive and well today.
The "COOLEST" find in my opinion is the East End Park 10-cent token, made of copper, registered at 76 and was not even an inch deep. East End Park was the original home of the Pippin Roller Coaster built in 1912 which was later moved to the Mid-South Fairgrounds in 1923 (where I've found most of the old Mercs, Wheats, and Barbers). East End was the easternmost boundary of Memphis in 1889 when it opened. It featured a man-made lake, theaterhouse, roller coaster, carousel (which also was moved to the fairgrounds); and was "THE" destination for outdoor entertainment from 1889-1914. After closing in 1914 the land was divided and houses and apartments were built on the site which remain to this day. Here's a link for those interested:
http://www.historic-memphis.com/memphis-historic/movietheaters/eastend.html
Haven't been able to find another East End Park token anywhere online - none on Ebay, none on tokencatalog.com - I've never heard of this park before I found the token since it's overshadowed by Overton Park one block to the north which was built around 1906 and is still alive and well today.
