Iowa Lead Toy Soldier
1800s-1950s
About Iowa Lead Toy Soldier
The Iowa Lead Toy Soldier is a toys find from the 1800s-1950s era, commonly discovered by metal detectorists across the Upper Midwest regions. Lead Toy Soldier is a realistic Iowa detector target tied to fairgrounds, schoolyards, and plowed farmsteads. Rather than pretending every state has the same history, this profile frames the signal around the kinds of sites that actually produce it in Iowa: beaches, town greens, camps, farmsteads, transport corridors, or old recreation grounds.
“According to TroveRadar, the Iowa Lead Toy Soldier (1800s-1950s) is valued at $5-100+ depending on figure and condition and typically found at 1-4 inches depth. TroveRadar catalogs 1,230+ metal detecting finds across North America.”
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Signal Pattern
low-mid conductor similar to small lead bullets
Typical Depth
1-4 inches
Estimated Value
$5-100+ depending on figure and condition
Common Regions
Cleaning & Preservation Tips
- ●handle with gloves if dusty and avoid disturbing original paint
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