My tenth big fify of the year.

[2ndoldman]

Was a sad disappointment but that part will come later.
I had to work hard for yesterdays trinkets. The brass leaf thingy is probably some sort of candle holder.
These modern blazer buttons provided a moment of excitement when the first thing I saw was the date. With the fire situation the way it is here on the whole west coast
I would hate to see what would have happened if some kid or a stoner accidentally set off the ships flair. This little brass piece looks like it may be for burning incense. And since I was swinging the 17" coil to cover ground yesterday the clad count suffered.
But gas was still paid for so that's OK with me. We all know that if you dig enough of these pull tabs. Good things can happen.
This funky ring looked like silver and brass when it came out.

[2ndoldman]

But after two hours in the tumbler I am beginning to think that it may be gold and silver? These next two are definitely silver. OK on to the sad big fifty.
I had a sweet high tone and a reading of 13/45 on the CTX and the first thing I saw while it was still in the whole was the reeded edge. But once out of the ground the colour and weight were all wrong. Yes it is a big fifty center but Sadly not the right type. 32 year old MacDonald's tokens are not what I was hoping for.

[clovisoid]

Is the McDonalds token French on the reverse?

[2ndoldman]

Yes it is.

[CMD]

Bruce, I'm always amazed at the quantity of goods revealed by your digging. I imagine that if it were all one hole, you'd be somewhere on the outskirts of Peking long ago. If they had hand held versions of the "sonar" type devises archaeologists used to scan what's down there, I'd say goodbye to surface hunting for a spell.

I just went and checked. The one I bought the Mrs. years ago, because she wanted to take it up, is a Fisher M-scope. Model 1225-X. We've never used it. My only personal excuse is I knew it must have a learning curve; that it was art, not science. I would need to learn to distinguish various sounds, etc. I think had she actually used it, I would have followed. After the first Pine Tree Shilling. Lol, just kidding. Knew a guy found one in like new condition. That's likely, or the Oak Tree Shilling, the Holy Grail for detectorists in the far northeastern US. Me, a brass or copper point would fit that bill, although the coin would be number one for sure.
Anyway, that's the one I bought. It seemed a compromise. Not a Radio Shack cheapie, not something that would really discriminate, etc., etc.

Great hunt as always, Bruce!

[Daze]

Cool finds! I enjoy seeing your new treasures.

[2ndoldman]

This is the other side.

[2ndoldman]

Is the McDonalds token French on the reverse?

Yes it does have French on the reverse.

[2ndoldman]

Bruce, I'm always amazed at the quantity of goods revealed by your digging. I imagine that if it were all one hole, you'd be somewhere on the outskirts of Peking long ago. If they had hand held versions of the "sonar" type devises archaeologists used to scan what's down there, I'd say goodbye to surface hunting for a spell.

I just went and checked. The one I bought the Mrs. years ago, because she wanted to take it up, is a Fisher M-scope. Model 1225-X. We've never used it. My only personal excuse is I knew it must have a learning curve; that it was art, not science. I would need to learn to distinguish various sounds, etc. I think had she actually used it, I would have followed. After the first Pine Tree Shilling. Lol, just kidding. Knew a guy found one in like new condition. That's likely, or the Oak Tree Shilling, the Holy Grail for detectorists in the far northeastern US. Me, a brass or copper point would fit that bill, although the coin would be number one for sure.
Anyway, that's the one I bought. It seemed a compromise. Not a Radio Shack cheapie, not something that would really discriminate, etc., etc.

Great hunt as always, Bruce!

Charlie I found a You Tube video that shows that your detector is quite easy to use. Put some batteries in and try it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe8NqlkCZQU
And here is a link for the owners manual if you don't know where yours is. http://www.manualslib.com/manual/477...pe-1225-X.html

[CMD]

That's great! Thanks very much, Bruce. I'll watch it with the wife.