45 cents (clad) & 2 fun finds today

[bigsquid55]

Another virgin neighborhood yard in Creston, Iowa ( a buddy of mine ), abstract dates back to 1907...... found a Chinese coin.... quarter size.... writing on both sides.... 3/16" square hole in center.... appears to be maybe a brass alloy. Also, what appears to be a tag for a dog???????? It's 1' X 1 1/4".... small eyelet on top.... front side has raised image of a neatly trimmed Scottie terrior dog. Reverse says " GENUINE ROTHMOOR COAT ". No date. Brass alloy maybe. Maybe a dog tag, or maybe, a medal to a ribbon of a show dog????? Any clues? I took pics on my cellphone. Soon as I can I will post 'em! P.S. I went to my buddy's house today to introduce him to our hobby. Didn't take long! He's hooked! When I left, he was on his way to Des Moines to buy a unit!! We've got another Bounty Hunter out there, folks!!!! HH Bigsquid55

 

[kschae4]

Ol' 55, you're the third hunter I've seen that has found a Chinese coin in the past few wks.

This may help to i.d. it:
http://calgarycoin.com/reference/china/china8.htm#tao kuang
My coin dates from 1821-1850.
Emperor HSUAN TSUNG
AD 1821-1850
Reign title: TAO-KUANG, AD 1821-1850

 

[bigsquid55]

Hey, kschae4, Thanks 4 the get back!! AND the pics. My coin is from Emperor KAO Tsung! Pic matched perfectly to my coin! Just can't figure why it was where I found it! Small town Americana, Southwest Iowa!!!! Thanks again.... bigsquid55 p.s. it was 5" down! Solid ZINC hit!

 

[kschae4]

Ol' 55, whoa, that is old -AD 1736-1795. Happy to share the info. That's the beauty of this forum. HH