The Seeker
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- Nov 21, 2005
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1790's Colonial Site.....Gives up more coins !!!
Going back to one of my favorite sites this weekend was a no brainer…With the weather here in western N.Y. in the upper 40’s and the sun just beaming, I decided that this weekend I would head back to the Old Colonial site near the town of Genesee. Back in the 1790’s this small village and its near 300 Pioneers lived and farmed this land. As the years went by, the people that lived there started to leave this once proud town and moved to bigger and faster growing cities. So the small village just slowly faded away in the 1800’s…. Now all that remains are a cow pasture and farm fields!
Now going back to this site would not be the same without Timmy and Jeff. Last night I got in touch with them both and they decided to meet me at the site Sunday morning. So when we arrived we had a quick chat and made our way out to the pasture. This is the first time Jeff had been to this site…In the past he had plans and was unable to make the last couple outings.
We knew this was going to be a good day. …When we walked out into the pasture and were not running for our lives being chased by the Bull; like Timmy was the last time he was here. lolol So now we started hunting. We all went in our own directions and after a couple of hours we had at least one coin each…I found a Colonial copper that was in very rough shape. ……Then a short time later the FLAT BUTTON!
What would a site like this be without these old buttons? It was an early London (plated). Now as lunch approached I made my way towards the trucks meeting Tim on the way and would you know it another good hit…so as I dug down out popped another Colonial Copper and this one again was Silver-plated. This is the second one I have found at this site that had been plated…. For what reason?
So now Tim and I arrived back at the truck. With Jeff already there, we looked at the coins and had something to eat. We talked about our finds and back we went into the field. I headed to an area that had given up plenty of coins in the past. …And again moments later out came the 1848 Coronet large cent. This one in nice condition.
After a few more buttons I took a little break and just talked with Tim for awhile, then we continued…With the day getting late and the sun starting to go down I headed back to where one of the old pioneer cabins once stood…Remains of some old stone, pigs teeth, red brick pieces and pottery have been found when digging in this area. So towards the front of the cabin I went, and bam I got a great hit, dug down and out came this 1803 Flowing Haired Large Cent in good shape. Now we’re talking, these coins are one of my favorite ……
So as I continued only five feet away, I got another hit. This one was the best! With Timmy not far away, I called him over to take a look at this one. It was right on edge and in the side of the hole …Now when it comes to detecting you want to dig all those weird but constant signals. This one was different and I almost left it. So as I picked it up and wiped the dirt off, I was happy with what I saw…1812… Now all I thought of was “The war of 1812”. But who knows…I have no idea what this coin or Token is! All I know I do not have one in my collection and it is a keeper! 
Thanks to Wess .....I now know its a Tiffin token , this site gives more info on this piece! http://www.glencoin.com/Observat.htm
The glass pieces are from an early blown glass bottle that I happen to find while digging.It is a shame that these nice bottles are always broken and very rarely found intact?
With the day now getting very late and Tim’s battery pack dead, it’s a good time to head home and make plans for the trip back. I would say we all had a great day. Both Jeff and Tim found some nice finds and I’m sure will be talking about them here in Tnet soon……. !
The Seeker
Going back to one of my favorite sites this weekend was a no brainer…With the weather here in western N.Y. in the upper 40’s and the sun just beaming, I decided that this weekend I would head back to the Old Colonial site near the town of Genesee. Back in the 1790’s this small village and its near 300 Pioneers lived and farmed this land. As the years went by, the people that lived there started to leave this once proud town and moved to bigger and faster growing cities. So the small village just slowly faded away in the 1800’s…. Now all that remains are a cow pasture and farm fields!
Now going back to this site would not be the same without Timmy and Jeff. Last night I got in touch with them both and they decided to meet me at the site Sunday morning. So when we arrived we had a quick chat and made our way out to the pasture. This is the first time Jeff had been to this site…In the past he had plans and was unable to make the last couple outings.
We knew this was going to be a good day. …When we walked out into the pasture and were not running for our lives being chased by the Bull; like Timmy was the last time he was here. lolol So now we started hunting. We all went in our own directions and after a couple of hours we had at least one coin each…I found a Colonial copper that was in very rough shape. ……Then a short time later the FLAT BUTTON!
What would a site like this be without these old buttons? It was an early London (plated). Now as lunch approached I made my way towards the trucks meeting Tim on the way and would you know it another good hit…so as I dug down out popped another Colonial Copper and this one again was Silver-plated. This is the second one I have found at this site that had been plated…. For what reason? So now Tim and I arrived back at the truck. With Jeff already there, we looked at the coins and had something to eat. We talked about our finds and back we went into the field. I headed to an area that had given up plenty of coins in the past. …And again moments later out came the 1848 Coronet large cent. This one in nice condition.
After a few more buttons I took a little break and just talked with Tim for awhile, then we continued…With the day getting late and the sun starting to go down I headed back to where one of the old pioneer cabins once stood…Remains of some old stone, pigs teeth, red brick pieces and pottery have been found when digging in this area. So towards the front of the cabin I went, and bam I got a great hit, dug down and out came this 1803 Flowing Haired Large Cent in good shape. Now we’re talking, these coins are one of my favorite ……
So as I continued only five feet away, I got another hit. This one was the best! With Timmy not far away, I called him over to take a look at this one. It was right on edge and in the side of the hole …Now when it comes to detecting you want to dig all those weird but constant signals. This one was different and I almost left it. So as I picked it up and wiped the dirt off, I was happy with what I saw…1812… Now all I thought of was “The war of 1812”. But who knows…I have no idea what this coin or Token is! All I know I do not have one in my collection and it is a keeper!
Thanks to Wess .....I now know its a Tiffin token , this site gives more info on this piece! http://www.glencoin.com/Observat.htm
The glass pieces are from an early blown glass bottle that I happen to find while digging.It is a shame that these nice bottles are always broken and very rarely found intact?
With the day now getting very late and Tim’s battery pack dead, it’s a good time to head home and make plans for the trip back. I would say we all had a great day. Both Jeff and Tim found some nice finds and I’m sure will be talking about them here in Tnet soon……. !
The Seeker
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