NJ Copper, DBLC, and a Tongue & Wreath officer's buckle piece...

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I really enjoy Fall detecting because it means you can detect the spots that are dying off. A few such spots opened up and I've been having some luck. I returned to the spot where I dug a CT copper and some LC's earlier in the season. Turned out it had opened up a little.

I had a scratchy signal mixed with iron. Thought it was junk. Once dug I could tell is was going to be an ugly one. Initially this coin was a roached Draped bust that had no ID, so I used electrolysis while microwaving it, used an ultrasonic cleaner filled with battery acid, and then sanded it. ImageUploadedByTreasureNet.com1477585657.965903.jpg ImageUploadedByTreasureNet.com1477585667.922800.jpg

I also dig two fat Indians which are soaking.

Next came a copper that came in like a small cent signal.

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Turned out to be a big surprise
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It's not in the best shape, but it's my best NJ copper of the three nice dug. ImageUploadedByTreasureNet.com1477586170.038826.jpg

The biggest surprise of the day was a quarter signal I dug. I have a video of digging it, then being disappointed thinking it was scrap brass. Then I see it... ImageUploadedByTreasureNet.com1477586237.740479.jpg ImageUploadedByTreasureNet.com1477586247.815292.jpg

Turned out to be an tongue from an officer's buckle. Now in not too versed in militaria, but it looks to me like an early-mid 1800's buckle based on it being a poured one-piece. ImageUploadedByTreasureNet.com1477586363.194971.jpg ImageUploadedByTreasureNet.com1477586372.425618.jpg

And the rest... ImageUploadedByTreasureNet.com1477586392.403959.jpg

It was a great 2 hour hunt this morning. I wish they all went like that! Last time I was here the ground was dry and brush was high - and I was skunked.

Good digs and good luck,

Steve
 

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That buckle tongue is great, and I love the NJ copper. Looks like it was new when it was dropped.

It's the first NJ I found that's not trashed and looked like a dog chewed on it. And considering the CT copper I found 30' away was pretty roached, I'm going to assume this coin went in Early
 

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Yeah I thought for sure that was a button lol. Killer hunt man. That's another great relic and damn good coin

And I remember saying I wasn't going to hunt for a week after our trip. Hahaha! What a joke. I knew it when I said it and now that I wouldn't be able to stay away. Damn I love this hobby
 

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Steve your one of the best hunters I've hunted with you seem to just home in on those coins and buttons
I don't know if its the machine or just your spider senses.
But whatever it is keep up the recoveries I do love that jersey copper!! On my bucket list ,
Happy hunting. "ba$tadr$ofbramble". Good luck.
 

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No, I cant let you guys see it. The contraption is beyond beauty and will melt anyone's eyes that attempts to look at it.

Very selfish of you, Steve. I was hoping to possibly improve the microwave-electrolysis technique and incorporate some additional apparatus to defuse some CW artillery rounds! :laughing7:
 

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Can't beat fall conditions with a stick. It is my favorite time of the year. Wtg on the NJ copper Scrappy. But man The tongue :icon_thumright:.Will sit nicely next to that complete one you found awhile back. Superb hunt dude!
 

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Killer finds, congrats
 

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Excellent start to the fall season!

I'm glad to see that at least someone is attempting some of my last ditch cleaning process. ;)

Make sure the muriatic acid is hot enough before you dunk. Makes 'em crispier! ;)
 

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Nice going on #3 NJ. 1787 Maris 46-e, one of the most common variety in the survey, 50 of them..... PM me county please and did not get the data on #2. :)
Don

Thanks for the ID Don. I PM'd you the info as in sure you've seen by now. Keep up the killer ID work, you're a huge asset to the hobby, collecting, and this forum buddy.

Steve
 

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Steve your one of the best hunters I've hunted with you seem to just home in on those coins and buttons
I don't know if its the machine or just your spider senses.
But whatever it is keep up the recoveries I do love that jersey copper!! On my bucket list ,
Happy hunting. "ba$tadr$ofbramble". Good luck.

Aw shucks Charlie, you say that to all the fellas' lol.
 

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Very selfish of you, Steve. I was hoping to possibly improve the microwave-electrolysis technique and incorporate some additional apparatus to defuse some CW artillery rounds! :laughing7:

Lol. I prefer cutting a hole in rounds with an oxy/acetylene torch, and reserve the microwave electrolysis for relics and pewters.

(Note: I do not actually open shells with oxy/acetylene) I could see something get mistaken as real, and it ending on the news due to these Millennial types running about.
 

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Can't beat fall conditions with a stick. It is my favorite time of the year. Wtg on the NJ copper Scrappy. But man The tongue :icon_thumright:.Will sit nicely next to that complete one you found awhile back. Superb hunt dude!

Haha! You remember!

It's sitting next to it in a case as we speak. I still don't have an ID on the tongue so I'll probably end up PM'ing Buck and CannonballGuy
 

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I was just looking in this book. Possibly a 1840 period militia officer?
 

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Nice Scrappy coco
 

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Scrappy coco:laughing7: That movie was hilarious
 

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I was just looking in this book. Possibly a 1840 period militia officer?

That's around what I'm thinking. I would really like to nail down a date. That would be a great era to have a buckle from.
 

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