Best day detecting do far

[Mduece]

Had the day off from work today so was able to put in some time detecting at an 1800's farm house I've found a few nice things at before. Started off slow first couple hours. Couple wheaties and trash. Did find an old thimble, made by the Worcester salt company. Rang real high like silver but it's real light so not sure. Hit a spot in the yard I've done before and scored an awesome New York officers staff button. 1860's I believe. Decided to hunt a section I'd not done before and second target turned out to be my first ever large cent. Couldn't believe it. It's not in the best of shape but a largey non the less, couldn't b happier. Pic is after cleaning up with just water. Got it soaking in olive oil now hoping it brings out some more detail, especially the date. Found a few other interesting things, old pocket knife, back of a pocket watch ect... Sorry so long winded. Thanks for looking

 

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[BigWaveDave]

nice digs!

 

[dirtlooter]

great finds

 

[alwayssearching]

Very nice. Good luck with cleaning that treasure.
Thanks for sharing

 

[jewelerguy]

sweet finds!

 

[opee]

Not long winded! Thanks for sharing. Love hearing about the hunt. Congrats on your LC. that's one I'll bet is on every ones list. I know that it still on mine.

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

Mdeuce wrote:
> scored an awesome New York officers staff button. 1860's I believe.

Need to see your New York State Militia button's backmark to time-date it accurately. Also need to know the button's diameter.

 

[beez0404]

Very nice finds. Congratulations!

 

[mangum]

Great finds! Looks like a good spot.

 

[RelicMedic]

The LC is very cool, but the button is the show stopper! Love it!!

 

[collector01]

Looks like a 1843 large cent and nice button!

 

[Mduece]

Thanks everyone for looking and the comments. I'm going back to the same spot again tomorrow. Hopefully will find some more goodies to post.

 

[Mduece]

Cannonball guy, I don't have anything more precise then a ruler but with that it's 23mm. I know the ones I researched online were 22.4, 22.5 ect... But I can't get that precise at the moment. I can't read the back mark myself but here's a pic of it. Thanks

 

[park pirate]

Very nice finds..

 

[46Wheat]

Nice digs and thanks for sharing those pictures .Love that button

 

[MackDog]

nice digs