tokens Archive
Johnson School “Penny Lunch” Token – Aluminum – Lexington Kentucky (Fayette Co. Schools)
March 21, 2017
This Johnson School “Penny Lunch” token (aluminum) was OVER 13″ deep on private property on the North side of Lexington. It remains one of the deepest coins I’ve ever recovered. I estimate this to be from 1890-1900. The term “penny lunch” had been coined in the Northeast in the late 1800s and early 1900s as
Rare Winchester (Kentucky) City Railway Company Token
February 13, 2017
Winchester Railway 1-Fare Token…..Sometimes a small artifact found in an old house really gives us a rare connection to local history. This very rare brass Winchester City Railway Company token (~1890) offered one fare. Found in Georgetown, KY before construction was about to destroy it. The “Winchester Railway, Light and Ice Company” sold it to
Wiggs Chemical Token – 1930s – Pre-Nazi Swastika on “Lucky Coin” Coupon.
June 2, 2013
The Swastika is one of the most powerful symbols on Earth, causing quite a primal reaction for many. Whenever you see it on an artifact, such as this Wigg’s Chemical token I found yesterday at an old farmhouse, you know the object is pre-1940s… as is the case with this (1931-1933 estimated.) On this object,
A Frustrating Metal Detecting Weekend in Beautiful Autumn Color and Perfect Weather
October 23, 2012
It’s been one of those weekends where things just didn’t line up. My planned hunt was squashed by a homeowner being out of town (and wanting to be present during my hunting.) I delivered a few “thank you packages” (Brownies with chocolate coins) and looked for an alternative plan. My alternative plans were sketchy and
Metal Detecting 1835 House – Day Two: 1910 V-Nickle, 3-Ringer, Silver and more…
October 15, 2012
I headed back to the 1835 house and resumed my hunt. Much of my time on Saturday was spent networking and chit-chatting with neighbors. I got to know several of the owners of these 1840s houses, and obtained permission to hunt them all. Live dig videos were made of this whole hunt,
