1868 Shield Nickel, silver spoon, silver thimble, US Button

[AlaskaAng]

Got out detecting for the first time this year...here is what my friends and I found:

Not sure if the button is CW or not but it says US on the front and United states on the back. Had a blast in the woods at a real old farmstead!

HH!
Ang

 

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[matt092079]

Nice silver finds, Ang! And great looking shield nickel as well!

 

[AlaskaAng]

My hunting buddies and a close up of the back side of the spoon. Can't wait to get out again!

 

[AlaskaAng]

My hunting buddies and a close up of the back side of the spoon. Can't wait to get out again!

Thanks Matt...notice our collection of farm tools and lucky horseshoes?

 

[matt092079]

Cool man! Nice to see the women get out there too and not afraid of the dirt! It's a good thing! lol

 

[matt092079]

My hunting buddies and a close up of the back side of the spoon. Can't wait to get out again!

Thanks Matt...notice our collection of farm tools and lucky horseshoes?

Nice collection indeed.

 

[AlaskaAng]

Cool man! Nice to see the women get out there too and not afraid of the dirt! It's a good thing! lol

Thanks! Definately not afraid of the dirt...been detecting since I was 12 (with Dad)...Linda, the other lady is new to the hobby and I think she has the bug, her hubby got her a detector for her birthday!

 

[tokens70]

Your button is actually quite a bit earlier than the civil war, more like early 1800's. 1820's i believe. Nice finds

 

[mikusek]

I like that nickle....... don't have one of those...... yet but plan on one someday.

 

[texjim]

nice digs...

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

That's alot of silver you found today Ang!
Congrats on the spoon and the thimble!

Nice picture of you and your detecting buddies!
Looks like you all need to invest in some knee pads though!

Dave

 

[lost hunter]

 

[oldsalty19]

 

[AlaskaAng]

Your button is actually quite a bit earlier than the civil war, more like early 1800's. 1820's i believe. Nice finds

Really? That's very intresting, thanks for the info. I hope to find out more about it.
Ang

 

[AlaskaAng]

That's alot of silver you found today Ang!
Congrats on the spoon and the thimble!

Nice picture of you and your detecting buddies!
Looks like you all need to invest in some knee pads though!

Dave

Right on Dave...yep, I could have used my knee pads!

 

[Steve in PA]

Your button is what is known as a Great Coat button. The one piece versions turn up on 1820s/1830s sites. The two piece versions were in use as late as the 1850s.

That button is a nice find. Might be more there.

 

[history hunter]

Very nice! That nickel is awesome.

 

[AlaskaAng]

Your button is what is known as a Great Coat button. The one piece versions turn up on 1820s/1830s sites. The two piece versions were in use as late as the 1850s.

That button is a nice find. Might be more there.

Wow, that's very good news! I'll let Linda know as she was the one who found the button! I found the shield nickel! We will go back and detect the area again!

Thanks!!
Ang

 

[Wallhangers]

Looks like a fun hunt with friends. Nice finds, especially the button and shield nickle. I have found a few shields but none in that good of condition.

 

[DIGGING1971GUY]

Great finds ,you can drop that shield nickel in Worcestershire sauce,I found my first one last week.
After few days in the sauce I could not believe my eyes ,congrats again