Finds for the first half of 2020

[smokeythecat]

Yes, the year is half over. Covid and my knees kept me out of the wilds for a lot this year. Some stuff is missing. I do not count clad as finds. I did find a Merc or two and a couple large cents, but don't have a pic of the merc. I did not do any parks. I only hunted three spots seriously.

Here's a recap:

 

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[Mud Hut]

Nice points! I especially like the white one! You have done well for the first half.

 

[relicmeister]

Very cool assortment of finds, Smokey
Pretty heavy in Native American artifacts. Thanks for posting them all.

 

[smokeythecat]

Thanks. Some pics are missing. I'm trying to get the bills paid this am. Paid the property taxes for the two properties. Bye bye money!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Nice variety of finds Smokey. I like those Indian Artifacts.

 

[ticndig]

What is the rectangular piece shown in group six with the buttons? I have a few and never knew what they go to .

 

[CalReg]

A lot of cool stuff there...congrats!

 

[Noah_D]

Good going Smokey! What are the red bead-looking-things in the middle of the seventh row?

 

[smokeythecat]

Ticndig, that is a Civil War belt keeper for a union belt. Noah D. those are contact period Indian trade beads. A rariety for me to find.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Awesome year so far, congrats!

 

[smokeythecat]

Truth is I haven’t been out much. I just have s few good sites.

 

[ToddsPoint]

That last pic with the coins says it all for me. I really envy you. I'm a coin guy living where there are few coins. I guess I need to travel to find some. Hope the next half of the year is just as good for you! Gary

 

[smokeythecat]

ToddsPoint, most of those cons were found within 15' of each other. Probably a big spill. I do a lot of traveling to hunt.

 

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[fistfulladirt]

Lots of great finds, congrats! I’ve been out once.

 

[PetesPockets55]

That is a nice group of images Smokey. Really nice variety. Congrats and best of success in the second half.

Ticndig, that is a Civil War belt keeper for a union belt. ....

Thanks and that's interesting.
When I saw the item with the 4 triangular tabs I thought it had to do with wood (Minds out of the gutter please) since this technique is used for pressure plates for roof trusses. Just lots more tabs.

 

[smokeythecat]

Fistfulladirt, I have been out numerous times. I found a nice CW horseshoe (time frame) in my back lawn in the front lawn of a 19th century house. I actually own part of their front lawn. It's pretty bad when you do you own lawn again.

 

[MidMoTreasure]

That Clovis point!! Holy Moly!!

That'd be a good decade find for me. Congrats.

 

[smokeythecat]

I haven't been out in weeks now. Not since Scrambles got sick. Now my one Lily cat is very ill. It's too hot, too many bees and too many snakes.

 

[fistfulladirt]

I haven't been out in weeks now. Not since Scrambles got sick. Now my one Lily cat is very ill. It's too hot, too many bees and too many snakes.

Horribly hot. I went out this morning in full sun, 67 degrees. In an hour I was wet, gimme 45 degree temps and I’m comfortable. I can’t wait!