Last 2 Days Hunts, Local Parks, Token, Clad, Crud

[William-NM]

Felt like pulling some coins, so I spent some time at a local park, along the creek, and around the old train depot. Pulled a bunch of coins, 50 of the pennies came from a spill found in an alley near the old train station. Most of the rest came from the park. Total of 155 coins, $4.75 total.

Also found a brass token - AA Serenity prayer from Alliance Hospital of Santa Teresa, an old pocket knive, and a whatzit that looks like and alien sculpture

And a few odds and ends - more toenail clippers (thanks, I don't need any more), a Jaguar XJ-S and taxi, two junk rings, and some other misc.

I also noticed that another detectorist found my creek "coin flood" area - they were quite piggish about leaving big holes everywhere - I did some damage control, sure hate to see that kind of behavior.
Best of luck in the hunt to all!

 

[pulltaber]

Good job William,how old is the depot?I am glad that you did damage control.it only takes a few to ruin it for ever body.

 

[Joel-Winnipeg]

Lots of odds and ends.
Good clad count also.
Congrats ..

 

[Hank68]

Looks like you found a productive site William congrats !!

 

[William-NM]

Thanks, guys!
Pulltaber: The Train station was the third and final location here in town. It was completed in 1915, a mission style beauty that boasted of being the finest on the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe line, and in the Southwest. (photo below). I forget when the railroad pulled up it's tracks and ceased service, but the station became a warehouse and was eventually torn down in 1975, a crime against historic preservation. The town historian told me that the contractor who demolished it wanted the windows for his home. There's now a metal fabrication shop on the site, though the city still has some of it - it's been graded and filled, so slim pickings, but I did find my first Barber quarter and Buffalo nickel in the area. What a great hobby - you end up learning a lot about your town!

 

[John-Edmonton]

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Great finds!

 

[pulltaber]

That cool good job.