Metal detecting is no joke.

[2ndoldman]

Especially if you go at it with a vengeance.
A whole lot of up and downs. Will sometimes add to the recycle pile. And chasing pennies can be frustrating. But sometimes an older one will show up.
Or you get a surprise like the New Zealand penny. Even though they have no monetary value oddities can also be fun to find.
I enjoy finding buttons. Even plain old copper ones.
I thought at first that this gold plated item was as cameo. This one had my heart pumping thinking that it was a silver 50 at first.

[2ndoldman]

Sadly I have no idea what it was attached to originally. This silver plated copper ring was worn almost through by someone who was proud to wear it.
This one seems to be a church pin. https://www.google.ca/search?q=littl...w=1680&bih=941
It is the size of a dime.
Does anyone know what date range this wound be from? Silver coins are always fun to find.

[2ndoldman]

As always though older is better.

[Ron Kelley]

Hey Bruce, Lots of interesting items this time. Thanks for the pictures and the humor.

[2ndoldman]

Thanks Ron. The humor is easy. It's finding this stuff every day to take the pics that's hard.

[willjo]

Some really interesting coins, I have looked at that 2 dollar coin several times but just realized it was a 2 dollar coin.

[2ndoldman]

Those $1 and $2 coins really add up fast.

[Havenhunter]

Like the 1947 New Zealand penny. I'm partial to the year. 😉

[2ndoldman]

It's yours if you want it.

[p kurt]

Did u find sponge Bob? Ifn u did that z an odd one. Sure z alot of neat things you rescue. Thanks for the show

[2ndoldman]

Did u find sponge Bob? Ifn u did that z an odd one. Sure z alot of neat things you rescue. Thanks for the show

Sponge Bob was indeed rescued. He is marked 2005 and likely came from this game.

[2ndoldman]

Some really interesting coins, I have looked at that 2 dollar coin several times but just realized it was a 2 dollar coin.

There is also talk about replacing the $5 dollar bill in 2017 and replacing it with a $5 coin.

[2ndoldman]

I received a reply about that pin. It seems that it is a little older than I expected.
I believe your Sunday School pin is an earlier version. "Little's cross and crown system" is found on items as early as 1896, found an ad for them 1912, seen mentions for them up to 1920. After that, it seems they were all marked "Little Cross and Crown System"

[taxidermist01]

Very good day Bruce. Really enjoy following your posts. One never knows what you will find next.

[2ndoldman]

Thank you my friend. Not knowing what will pop up next is the best part of this hobby.