Found a point cache today!! Help with I.D. Please...

Jon Phillips

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Hello everyone...I have never had a cause to post in this forum before, as I had never found a complete point, but today was just unbelievable. I'm still in shock!

Here is the link to the whole story:

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/t...eal-day-relics-13-projectile-point-cache.html


What I would like to know is....Are these Hillsborough Points?

I found 10 nice ones, and 3 broken tips in a hole while digging a piece of buckshot.


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That's a quarter in those shots, if you can't tell....

Thanks alot for any help anyone can give me on these........


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Absolutely fantastic! I'd dig a bigger hole. I'm gonna read the story in a bit but based on the images...I'm about ready to cast a banner vote....

I can't tell much difference between Cypress Creek and Hillsboro
 

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I think your right hillsborough fits the type
 

tomclark

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Gonna be one for the books. Good area for 'em, too. Look like some would be what they are calling "Pasco"'s now. Hillsboroughs without the downswept wings and often rounded base. Holy Cow.
 

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Absolutely fantastic! I'd dig a bigger hole. I'm gonna read the story in a bit but based on the images...I'm about ready to cast a banner vote....

I voted banner as well :icon_thumright:
 

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Jon Phillips

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Thanks guys! I was shaking like a leaf!

Those really are basically the first points I have ever found besides little broken pieces, and flakes.

I'm going to mount that little piece of buckshot in the case with them!

We dug it out some more, and will be back...this was at the end of about 5 hours of relic hunting!

My buddy found two chunks of unworked material about 2 or 3 feet away, at the same depth.

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I was satisfied just with the musket balls!! The rest is like a dream!
 

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That is absolutly one of the most awesome finds Ive seen! Thanks for showing us!!! Just drooling over it lol!!!
 

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Hey Jon! I read your post under "Today's Finds" & was gonna suggest you make a post here also. Again, most awesome finds!! CONGRATS! The folks here will do their best to help you with any questions.

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WOW!!!!! HOLY..... I would have said Hillsboro..
. That almost doesn't even matter yet... I'm still in shock..being a Florida boy myself.
 

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Jon Phillips

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Thanks folks!

I'm beyond happy and excited....And the best part was being able to share it with my dad!! A lifelong memory was made today!
 

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I voted banner as well - Good luck & congratulations again. I'll be waiting to see those up top!
 

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Thanks folks!

I'm beyond happy and excited....And the best part was being able to share it with my dad!! A lifelong memory was made today!

That's awesome! Here's a nice Hillsboro from Florida for comparison.

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Nice to see some killer Fl. artifacts...
 

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