Weekend Finds

[Ed (Upstate NY)]

Got out for a couple hours yesterday and again this morning. In the same area where I found the Seated liberty dime and quarter last week, I managed to dig 6 Indian head cents (1881-88-1904-05-(2)06s and two V-nickels (1898 -1901).Been on a streak on multiple coins in the same hole finds lately with an 1901 Indian head stuck to a 1906 V-nickel yesterday and 3 Indian head cents (1881-96-99) in the same plug today. Along with the three Indian heads today I also dug a great 1864 IH in the same area where Charles and I have dug other coppers in fantastic shape. Something about the soil in this one small area that doesn't rot them. No silver this weekend but 10 Indian head cents and a couple v-nickels will do.

 

[Jim C (Mich)]

...its harder and harder to find that many Indians in areas where detectorists are. They are out there as you proved but not as easy to get that many. Congrats. Jim

 

[Charles (Upstate NY)]

I had a feeling you might score a coin back there, how about a close up of that 1864?

 

[Ed (Upstate NY)]

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[Dan (Muskegon)]

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[JBM]

Class finds Ed.

Well done.

Jerry.

 

[Charles (Upstate NY)]

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[Cody]

I have never seen one like that before but see a lot with a green patina which is very attractive. I always end up with green or something that looks like tarnished brass. So, that is one great find. I guess it is the type of soil that gives it a brown color. What type of soil was the coin found in?

 

[Marc in Va]

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[Marc in Va]

The color is consistant for a fatty due to its nickel content

 

[Bill_in_MA]

from coinfacts.com......

The 1864 Copper-Nickel Indian Head Cent represents the last time this alloy was used on an American coin (later in 1864, the Mint began making One-Cent and Two-Cent pieces out of nearly pure copper). The 1864 Copper-Nickel Cents are much thicker than their bronze replacements, perhaps as a holdover to the old philosophy that coins must contain their full weight and value in their respective metals. Uncirculated examples of the 1864 Copper-Nickel Cent are easily obtained, but Gems are scarce. The pale color of the Copper-Nickel Cents earned them the nickname "White Cents."

 

[Fred D. N.Y.]

ED--What camera do you use --Thanks ahead! Fred N.Y.

 

[Dennis 2]

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[Ed (Upstate NY)]

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[Ed (Upstate NY)]

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[Ed (Upstate NY)]

The area is on top of a small hill so any water would drain away quickly. Coin was a little green when dug but a quick peroxide bath then a light coating of olive oil brings out the deep brown color. Here's a shot of an even better 1882 from the same spot.