I'm Back! Part 3

This is from the other day. Good finds at two small schools that nobody ever checks besides me.

Finds for the day(s)

25 Quarters

44 Dimes

32 Nickels

123 Pennies (2 Canadian)

1 ABC Batting Cage Token (Salem, OR)

Total Coins: 224

Total in Dollars: $16.48

Year-to-Date Totals

1 14K Gold Chain

1 James K. Polk Dollar Coin

1 Susan B. Anthony Dollar Coin

1 Canadian Loony Dollar Coin

102 Quarters

137 Dimes

73 Nickels

359 Pennies (2 Wheat [1941, 1951], 5 Canadian)

5 Erotic Zodiac Tokens

2 Chuck "E" Cheese Tokens

1 Sunoco Token

Total Coins: 662

Total in Dollars: $49.44

I'm Back! Part 2

Here are some finds from last week after a long hiatus due to sickeningly high gas prices which made it pointless to drive around and detect.

Finds for the day(s)

1 14K Gold Chain
1 James K. Polk Dollar Coin
1 Susan B. Anthony Dollar Coin
1 Canadian Loony Dollar Coin
23 Quarters
38 Dimes
20 Nickels
76 Pennies (1 Wheat [1951], 1 Canadian)

Total Coins: 160
Total in Dollars: $14.31

Year-to-Date Totals

1 14K Gold Chain

1 James K. Polk Dollar Coin

1 Susan B. Anthony Dollar Coin

1 Canadian Loony Dollar Coin

65 Quarters
93 Dimes
41 Nickels
236 Pennies (2 Wheat [1941, 1951], 3 Canadian)
5 Erotic Zodiac Tokens
2 Chuck "E" Cheese Tokens
1 Sunoco Token

Total Coins: 438
Total in Dollars: $32.96

I'm Back!

Here are some finds from last week after a long hiatus due to sickeningly high gas prices which made it pointless to drive around and detect.

Finds for the day(s)

42 Quarters
55 Dimes
21 Nickels
160 Pennies (1 Wheat [1941], 2 Canadian)
5 Erotic Zodiac Tokens
2 Chuck "E" Cheese Tokens
1 Sunoco Token

Total Coins: 278
Total in Dollars: $18.65

Year-to-Date Totals

42 Quarters
55 Dimes
21 Nickels
160 Pennies (1 Wheat [1941], 2 Canadian)
5 Erotic Zodiac Tokens
2 Chuck "E" Cheese Tokens
1 Sunoco Token

Total Coins: 278
Total in Dollars: $18.65

Almost Two Weeks in One

Day Something or Other - Thursday, April 8, 2010

Schools out and so am I. This week anyway. Last week I lazed off and that kept the totals down. .

Finds for the day(s)

80 Quarters
102 Dimes
49 Nickels (1 Canadian)
221 Pennies (11 Canadian)
2 South Field Zone Tokens
1 Questionably Sterling Silver Ring w/ Markings but it still looks fake
Lots of junk

Total Coins: 452
Total in Dollars: $34.86

Year-to-Date Totals

0 Eisenhower Dollar Coin
0 $1 Thomas Jefferson Coins
2 $1 Sacajewea Coin
0 $1 George Washington Coin
0 $1 James Monroe Coin
0 Susan B. Anthony Dollar
0 JFK Half Dollars
176 Quarters
268 Dimes
128 Nickels (1 Canadian)
551 Pennies (2 Wheats 1941D, 1946)(19 Canadian)


1,125 Total Coins
Total value: $85.23
Total to go: $414.77

Two Weeks in One

Day Something or Other - Saturday, March 27, 2010

This week was much colder and more conducive to free park ranging than the warm days of last week were and I found the majority of my coins in the past 4-5 days. I've also been bringing my nephew with me quite a bit and thus I even go to the play areas when kids are present. I avoid the kids as much as possible for the obvious reason that nobody likes some guy probing the ground while their precious children are in the same vicinity. Plus the natural reaction is for the kid to say, "What are you looking for?" "Can I help?" "Do you find gold?" I try to say as little as possible to them and get the hell away ASAP. Mainly because it's not wise to let them feel comfortable talking to strangers and also so that I don't have a police cruiser coming up to me and asking what I'm doing at the park etc etc. It's pretty sad that the world has come to that but so it is. Of course I could just go to the fields and toil for my coins but until I check the playground areas out first I'm staying away from the damp, muddy fields.

Finds for the day(s)

53 Quarters
87 Dimes
46 Nickels
190 Pennies (2 Wheats 1941D, 1946)(5 Canadian)
3 Chuck "E" Cheese Tokens
1 Questionably Gold Bracelet W/ No Markings
Key, Charms -n- junk

Total Coins: 376
Total in Dollars: $26.65

Year-to-Date Totals

0 Eisenhower Dollar Coin
0 $1 Thomas Jefferson Coins
2 $1 Sacajewea Coin
0 $1 George Washington Coin
0 $1 James Monroe Coin
0 Susan B. Anthony Dollar
0 JFK Half Dollars
96 Quarters
166 Dimes
79 Nickels
330 Pennies (2 Wheats 1941D, 1946)(8 Canadian)


673 Total Coins
Total value: $50.37
Total to go: $449.63

Hey Ohhhhh!

Day Something or Other - Monday, March 15, 2010

So I didn't quite make the $500 goal of last year but only because I stopped in early October with a good month of favorable weather forthcoming. Oh well. A new year and a new $500 goal though I doubt I can do it this time. I'm not sure why but it just seems like more effort than any person with better things to do should commit to. Anyhow, I got off to a good start this last week as the snow here in Michigan has gone and spring has slowly started in Nashville. I found about $4.50 in the latter and most in my home state. Take a look.

Finds for the day(s)

2 $1 Sacajewea Coin
43 Quarters
79 Dimes
33 Nickels
140 Pennies (3 Canadian)
1 Jeepers Token
1 Video Dome Game Center Token
Keys and junk

Total Coins: 297
Total in Dollars: $23.72

Year-to-Date Totals

0 Eisenhower Dollar Coin
0 $1 Thomas Jefferson Coins
2 $1 Sacajewea Coin
0 $1 George Washington Coin
0 $1 James Monroe Coin
0 Susan B. Anthony Dollar
0 JFK Half Dollars
43 Quarters
79 Dimes
33 Nickels
140 Pennies (3 Canadian)


297 Total Coins
Total value: $23.72
Total to go: $476.28

$400+

Day Something or Other - Friday, October 2, 2009

So it's been a slow go of late but I've hit $400 and there is still time this year before the cold hits for good. Plus I have my Nashville weekends a few times a month to fill in what I can't get done in Detroit.


Finds for the day(s)

40 Quarters
45 Dimes
19 Nickels
169 Pennies (1 Wheat 1946D)(3 Canadian)
Keys and junk

Total Coins: 273
Total in Dollars: $17.14

Year-to-Date Totals

1 24K Gold Chain
1 24K Gold Cross
1 18K Gold Ring (or so it says but doesn't look the part) w/ a Diamond of Sorts
1 10K Gold Chain
1 10K Gold Wedding Band
4 Sterling Silver Rings
2 Sterling Silver Earring
2 Dollar Bills
1 Eisenhower Dollar Coin
4 $1 Thomas Jefferson Coins
5 $1 Sacajewa Coin
1 $1 George Washington Coin
1 $1 James Monroe Coin
1 Susan B. Anthony Dollar
2 JFK Half Dollars
775 Quarters (1 Silver 1959)(5 Canadian)
1329 Dimes (3 Canadian)(1 Silver 1964)
607 Nickels (3 Canadian)
3,108 Pennies (24 Wheat 1911, 30[2], '40(2), '44(2), '45(2), '46, '46D '48, '48D, '50D, '51D(2), '52, '52D, '53D, '56D(2), '57, '57D, '58(2)) (103 Canadian)
1 Mexican $1 Coin
1 Mexican Peso
1 Australian 5 Cent Coin

5,921 Total Coins
Total value: $407.63
Total to go: $92.37