A Day of Legend

SouthJerseyJim

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Jan 8, 2009
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Ever since Arty and I hunted our new spot last sunday, It's all we thought about everyday and night. I knew there is so much ground to cover and so much oppurtunity to find something awesome. Well Mom was sick last time and she sure wasn't going to miss this epic adventure. We started out bright and early getting to the field at 7:00AM only to find that the field we wanted to be in was frozen still. We opted for our go to field in the back where the nipple buttons and reale came from. Little did we know that field last week only gave up 1% of what it was hiding because today was legendary. I am not going to tell you what they found, but I will tell you what I found. First things first, I got my buttt whooped today by these two. I may have found the most buttons (40!) but my coin count compared to theirs was meager. We ended up searching different areas of the field with great success. I ended up finding my 3rd liberty cap ever. Very worn and no date visible. Right next to her was my second Reale from this field. A 1779 1/2 reale. I also found a handful of buttons and 3 decorative watch winders, one of which looks like a jewel went in the center. Musket balls were everywhere. Most fired, which leads me to believe they hunted a lot or there was some skirmishing going on. They just beat my morale with a bat with their finds (they will post soon). We ended up leaving for the other field after about 4 hours of detecting. Hit the other homestead with some meager finds and worked are way around the whole field. I ended up finding my first 1 piece silver plated officers Infantry Regiment button? Ive seen them posted before but its my first. I also found a War of 1812 Navy cuff button on the other end of the field. Buttons were just everywhere no matter where we went. Its an insane variety also, I have never seen so many different designs and types before. Military,colonial, floral, and just plane weird looking ones. We wrapped the day up at 6pm. a full 11 hours of walking in muck boots and swinging non stop,not sure how im still awake. Total finds 40 buttons, 2 coins, a presidential token, 3 watch winders, many musket balls. And many more doodads. Im probably forgetting something but im tired. Like I said before wait for their posts,I did the worst out of the 3! It was a beautiful day spent with a great friend and a great mom. Cant wait for our next adventure.
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John Boy

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Sep 11, 2012
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Now that's one awesome hunt.All that hard work really paid off.way to go buddy
 

joeyfresh

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Dec 19, 2006
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Outstanding day bud and that infantry button is kick-ass! Try to find some buttons next time, lol.
 

hdmech71

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Jan 25, 2012
526
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wv
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Wow. Those are some nice finds. :icon_thumright:
 

JDug

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That is one serious pile of relics. :notworthy:
 

artyfacts

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May 1, 2010
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The button king strikes again, Awesome Jim... The Reg button is really sweet. It wasn't us that kicked your but, it was the mud. I feel like I was playing Rugby again. Great finds and a great day. Post tomorrow.
 

dig kzoo

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Jan 6, 2013
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a family adventure!!
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Wow great job!
 

Tnmountains

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Jan 27, 2009
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5' Probe
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Where are the other post ? I can not imagine them being any better than this. Legend ,epic what ever you wish to call it is fine with me. Congratulations on the saves!
HH
TnMtns
 

detroitdigger

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Sep 26, 2012
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Great finds, I can't wait to get out, every thing here snow covered and frozen!!!
 

granthansen

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May 16, 2012
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Good grief!!!!! What an amazing day!!!
 

Rick (Nova Scotia)

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40 buttons, and spanish silver, no matter if someone did "better", YOU did great.
 

terpfan

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Oct 31, 2007
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Jim, take a closer look at that Liberty Cap. I don't think you'll have any problem pulling a date off this one. Its nearly visible in your photo. It appears to be 1795 or 1796. Be careful with the cleaning, as you don't want to take away any detail! Congrats on an epic day in the field!
 

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Bill D. (VA)

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Oct 7, 2008
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SE Virginia
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Very impressive array of buttons and other early artifacts. And congrats on the silver too!
 

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SouthJerseyJim

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Jan 8, 2009
741
545
Nova Cæsarea
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T2 LTD 13" Detech
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Thanks everyone. It was a great day. Terpfan your totally right I have good eyes but I couldnt see it with the naked eye. Clearly looks like 1795.
 

BuckleBoy

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Jun 12, 2006
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Moonlight and Magnolias
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materdigger1

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Jun 7, 2012
369
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Natchez, Mississippi
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Buttons on steriods - what an amazing hunt
 

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