Awesome surprise! Spanish silver, Trade axe, 18th Century militaria - lots of relics.

[Aureus]

Had an amazing year end surprise. Decided to try one of my fields where I have previously found some 65th Regiment buttons and relics. The ground was just good enough to dig without breaking the shovel but the machine was working like a charm, no false signals what so ever. Managed to find the tiniest relics at a considerable depth.
Found my second Spanish of the year 1 Real 1781. Not in a perfect shape but I actually prefer it this way. My first bent Real. Was curious about it as it seemed like someone scratched an X on it. Wondered at first if it was a counterfeit coin,but after arriving home confirmed it's a ''Real'' deal. Super happy with it, as this year I was dangerously low on Spanish silver.




An other bonus were the pewter buttons. For some reason Deus just loved them in the frozen ground. Got a few 1785-1795 enlisted men pewters. British 65th Regiment of foot.



Near lunch time decided to visit a spot I have found some Fur trade items. It's a good 30 min drive from the field but knowing I won't be able to visit it again this year decided to give it a try. Was happy to find my first Trade axe of the year and the biggest one so far.



An other interesting find was an old religious medallion that I believe is Catholic.



Than to an other field. Nothing exceptional but a bunch of very cool relics.

My smallest ever horse shoe. Probably used in the squirrel cavalry.


And its bigger brother. Never seen this type of horse shoe before.
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A few cool relics.




A nice little hunt! One more to go this season. I'll be making an other post in a few days.

Thanks for the comments !

 

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[smokeythecat]

The big horseshoe was made for a horse with hoof issues. Kind of like a handicapped horseshoe. I found one earlier this year, not being a horse person so to speak, I had no idea what it was.

 

[Evolution]

I'm amazed at how many good finds are being posted. There's gonna be a lot of relic hunters jonseing for springtime, that's for sure. Sweet Spanish silver and some great relics to go along with it. Congrats!

 

[Relicific]

Those are all sweet finds
Congrats

 

[Palmetto]

That's my kind of hunt-outstanding. Quality through and through. Brass, silver, military and great iron relics.
Congratulations.

 

[Aureus]

The big horseshoe was made for a horse with hoof issues. Kind of like a handicapped horseshoe. I found one earlier this year, not being a horse person so to speak, I had no idea what it was.

Yes. Very possible. No wonder I never found one this type as the sick horses didn't last long back than.

 

[Oddjob]

Got my Banner vote, that field was killer.

 

[toasted]

Lots of good looking finds. I found a 1781 1 real a few months ago in way worse condition than yours

 

[G.A.P.metal]

Nice hunt...them pewter buttons are nice ,i see how they deteriorate...i wounder how many are just gone .

 

[scruggs]

Beautiful finds, nice spot you were in, congratulations!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Fantastic relic and coin hunt! Love the 1 real sweet coin!

 

[Aureus]

I'm amazed at how many good finds are being posted. There's gonna be a lot of relic hunters jonseing for springtime, that's for sure. Sweet Spanish silver and some great relics to go along with it. Congrats!

Thank you!

 

[Aureus]

Those are all sweet finds
Congrats

Thanks Tony.

 

[Aureus]

That's my kind of hunt-outstanding. Quality through and through. Brass, silver, military and great iron relics.
Congratulations.

Thank you.

 

[Gene Mean]

Very nice finds! That silver really shines.

 

[Kurios1]

Nice score on the Spanish silver. You have some awesome old relics here too. Very nice hunt into the frozen tundra. WTG!

 

[Aureus]

Got my Banner vote, that field was killer.

Thanks Oddjob, that field is amazing indeed. The buttons are post Rev War so aren't as interesting history wise but it's sure fun to save them from the next plow.

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Nice going on the silver and button trifecta! Lots of other goodies too. Very productive hunt.

 

[BuckleBoy]

I'd love to know what those pewter/lead "daisy" knobs are. We have found 5-6 of them in a total of 3 different sites down here.

 

[A2coins]

Holy moly I would have to wear a diaper if I found stuff like that amazing doesn't even cover it Great finds and post. I vote banner also!!! Tommy