Driveway find, NOT what you might think.

[wettpaint]

So what kind of depth were you getting for that "penny" when you first pinpointed it?

Mighty.. It showed at 2", I know that my driveway is 3"-4" deep so that is why I thought penny especially with the 74 VDI. Once I cleaned out the hole a little more and was able to get more of the coil closer to the target that is when I got the overload.

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[wettpaint]

Thanks everyone for your support. I usually tend to lurk on the site and rarely post my finds. I have been seriously detecting for a couple of years.

While we tend to be a poor state monetarily, we are rich in history. Getting outside is half the fun. I have learned a lot about our local history and have a lot more to learn. Just getting permission is hard; people are protective of their property.

Again thanks for the comments and Happy Hunting or as we say it in the South "Happy Hunt’n"

Wettpaint

[Deepdiger60]

That is one great find Congrats Thats Banner for sure Dd60

[sandals55]

that is an awesome find!!!! congrats to you

[stetson]

Congrats!

[sekypaleo]

Why is this not yet a banner? Come on peeps, this is one of the more rare CS buckles...easily 4-5,000$ Banner banner banner...great story too!

[teleman 2525]

that was afun story nice find

[creeper71]

Why is this not yet a banner? Come on peeps, this is one of the more rare CS buckles...easily 4-5,000$ Banner banner banner...great story too!

probly due to the lack of posts... I think you have to have so many post before you can make banner

[Monty]

Do you realize that the vast majority of us will never find one of those in our entire lifetime? Amazing! In fact it's EXCELLENT (wringing hands)! Monty

[wettpaint]

Why is this not yet a banner? Come on peeps, this is one of the more rare CS buckles...easily 4-5,000$ Banner banner banner...great story too!

sekypaleo. Apparently I do NOT know what I have laying on my desk.
What am I missing that makes this a 4-5K find. I know some CW relics are valuable but what is special about this one?

I am going to do some research on my land and trace the ownership on it. I might find an owner who served in the Civil War. This would be pure speculation and would depend on how many people lived on and owned this place before me.

[creeper71]

Why is this not yet a banner? Come on peeps, this is one of the more rare CS buckles...easily 4-5,000$ Banner banner banner...great story too!

sekypaleo. Apparently I do NOT know what I have laying on my desk.
What am I missing that makes this a 4-5K find. I know some CW relics are valuable but what is special about this one?

I am going to do some research on my land and trace the ownership on it. I might find an owner who served in the Civil War. This would be pure speculation and would depend on how many people lived on and owned this place before me.

looks to me to be a Confederate plate... you probably have to take pic of back for the more knowledgeable to tell you exactly what it is.. DID a quick research an found one similar to yours sold for 2,500.00 link is here http://www.jsmosby.com/cgi-bin/Displ...p?Cat=6&Sub=16 very last photo on page

[wettpaint]

Creeper... I just looked and it appears to be a
"Solid-cast “regulation” style. Dimensions: 53x84mm. Similar to Mullinax plate 126"

It is hollow and does not have the hooks on the back, but you can see where they were attached.

I did a quick search and cannot find one listed for sale or at least one that has a price. My wife asked me how much it was worth when I dug it, told her maybe a $100 or so. I had NO idea.

[RyanOShea]

WOW!!! That is awesome! Great story too! I bet that was such a cool feeling to see that pop up. awesome awesome awesome!

[creeper71]

Read your post..so I did another real quick search found this "price guide'.. list the belt buckle you described at 8.500.00 there is the link I hope it work so you can see it.. http://issuu.com/dreamedia/docs/catalog151_civil_war
Note: I just went back an read the whole description..the price is for a non dug buckle... but I would think it's still in the thousands being dug... you might want to send front an back pics to a collector... or maybe a back photo here an I'm sure someone will know a fair value for it...

one more thing this catalog was published april 23rd 2010 so the price is current

[Treasure $ Trekkies]

WOW, Double WOW, Mint, Spot on!! I could only wish to find one of those

[armchairQB30]

Wetpaint,

What city in MS do you live in? You might be on an assembly area for a civil war battle or maybe a hospital site or some other campsite. I will post some research for you if you tell me what city you live in.

[detectahead]

That is totally unreal, talk about sweet!! That hit you on the blind side! Congrats

[armchairQB30]

I do about three months worth of research on an area before I ever pick up my metal detector. Northern MS was traveled heavily by troops moving east......many TEXAS units were in MS. I learned long ago about the value of searching a 25 mile radius around a major civil war battle. My years in the ARMY as an F.O. helped with map reading. There is a reason you found that CS buckle in your driveway, you might be right on top of something.

I located a Second Seminole War fort from 1837 in a guys back yard two years ago. You just never know WHERE history is. I will post some research for you.

[extractor]

Congrats!

[strickman]

great story , banner!