Amazing big silver hunt at the Governor's house!

[CarsonChris]

I had an epic hunt yesterday at the homestead of the 2nd governor of Nevada, Lewis "Broadhorns" Bradley. This location was lost to time but through some investigating I found it. This location is a long way from where I live, 5 1/2 hours, but luckily my job sent me near there for a project. This gave me enough time to schedule a hunt. I contacted a local detectorist prior to making the trip. Luckily he knew the owners of the property and was able to obtain permission for us.

A little about "Broadhorns"
https://www.gbcnv.edu/howh/bradley.html

Now for the good stuff! I managed 3 seated 1/2's and my hunting partner got 2 of the most amazing buttons I've seen plus a shield nickel! We found a lot of age indicators, Henry shells, harmonica reeds, rivets, ox shoes, a rosette, and a tape measure that I thought was a pocket watch, plus a spoon and spoon parts. I also found the top to a California Powder Works can.

 

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[bologna321]

3 seated halves? We they close to one another?

 

[CarsonChris]

3 seated halves? We they close to one another?

Two were close, roughly 16" apart. They were about 40 ft from the first.

 

[40 Rounds]

The buttons look to be Iowa militia buttons and would date between 1875 to 1900.

 

[billb]

Yes indeed your determination to hunt there really paid off..congratulations

 

[WG2020]

Carson Chris,

Awesome hunt, the seated halves are amazing - definitely jealous. You solid research really paid off. Good luck with your hunts. Walt

 

[CarsonChris]

Thank you! I'm not sure how long the homesite existed because the governor died in 1879. Interesting that it was at his house!

 

[Silvermonkey]

That's one killer hunt....3 silver halves....3 silver seated halfs....CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

 

[angelito1]

That's the way you do it!!...

 

[dansalata]

way to go!!!

 

[Digger RJ]

Awesome!!! Congrats!!!

 

[ToddsPoint]

The old governor didn't mess around with chump change IHP's did he? Never heard of 3 seated halves found on one hunt. Amazing. I nominate banner. Gary

 

[pepperj]

Great hunt! Congrats on the silvers and buttons.

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

epic hunt indeed, congratz and thanks for posting

 

[TooManyHobbies]

WOW! 3 Seated halves....and I'm still begging for just ONE Seated dime. Congrats.

 

[cudamark]

Are any of those CC coins? What are the dates and mint marks?

 

[jewelerguy]

awesome hunt. congrats!

 

[Steve in PA]

Are any of those CC coins? What are the dates and mint marks?

I'm curious for close ups too. I can't blow the pics up and would like to see the reverse on those coins as well.

 

[CarsonChris]

Are any of those CC coins? What are the dates and mint marks?

No, to early. Darn it!

 

[CarsonChris]

I'm curious for close ups too. I can't blow the pics up and would like to see the reverse on those coins as well.