Large cents, V nickel, flying eagle, other firsts at this site....

This home pictured was one of my best places to detect over the years. It was built by a civil war colonel.
I was given permission to detect this place whenever I wanted before it was sold. It was up for sale and no one was living there at the time. I had an entire summer of fun there back in the year 2000. I found a lot of firsts for me at that time. My first V nickel back then, first flying eagle, First and only bust large cent, in terrible condition. Not pictured, my first half dime, first 2 center, plus indian heads and other more modern coins. Fun place. They don't come along to often like this one.

 

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How come all the old coins are buried in Michigan?

 

gotta know how and where to find is all. :secret:

 

Wow. How did you find such a great place to detect?

 

Thanks Jim for posting all your great finds. I especially enjoy the history behind the finds.
I think I now what I am going to ask my wife to get me for Christmas. Can you recommend a decent dector that doesn't cost and arm and a leg? Thanks in advance and keeps those posts on your finds coming!

 

Any mid range name brand detector will work for ya. Whites, Explorer, Fisher, Garret. I would find one of those on e-bay at a good price. Others will have their opinions. Get one that shows the depth of the coin and has different tones on them. Jim

 

I found this one outta one of my best free places to look. You know those free realestate magazines they have out at stores and markets? I always pick up one of those and go trough them looking for old homes. That is where I found this place. Found out the sellers name from the real estate agent and called the guy up. Got the ok that way.

 

The house I am living in was built in 1800. Should I detect around my house? What are the best spots around the house to detect? Further into the yard or close to the house?

 

Both

 

Great Post and deserves to be in the cointalk hall of fame.

Thanks for sharing.

Ruben