While on the trip to Columbus for Beth's wedding, I got up there early enough Friday to Metal Detect Jit and Julie's yard. I was really hoping to find some old coins, possibly silver, because their home is in an old neighborhood. As in any yard detecting, I found several aluminum clippings, from gutters, siding, etc. Some of these things were recognizable, some weren't. A blob of solder or lead, a can tab, a copper strap, probably to hold a downspout in place. I was disappointed in not finding any silver coins. My findings are pictured below.
I found a total of 32 cents. I was sure Ohio people would lose more money than that over the years. Three interesting finds. I found 2 Wheat Pennies, a 1952 and a 1917s. And this toy airplane wing. It says ARMY on the wing. I would think it was pre-WWII since the Air Force was established after that time and all pre-WWII planes were Army Air Corps. The U. S. Air Force was established September 18, 1947.
The Treasure Hunt was fun. I wish I could find more 'Virgin' yards to detect.
I thought I'd put a picture of the back of the pennies. Some of my young readers may not know why I say "Wheat Pennies". In 1959 they changed the back of the penny to the Lincoln Memorial. Before that, beginning in 1909, they had a shock of wheat on each side of the back.
Also, I thought I'd add a better close up of the front of the pennies so that the dates were a little more readable.
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