Group shot of finds from the coin spill site including this week's

[Bill D. (VA)]

This has been an unexpectedly productive site with 3 separate hotspots so far.

[mcmurphi]

Wow, is all I can say. I can't imagine getting into some ground like that. Nice job!

[worldtalker]

Bill, My eyes did a double take on those silvers man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SUPER GOOD! God Bless Chris

[birdman]

Jackpot!!! Man,you are living the dream!!!

[ReidMan]

Boy those Colonial relics are getting harder to find. Been a productive spot. Reid

[Marinehunter]

Wow! Being a rookie at this I am wide eyed, great job, wonderful finds.

[Metal Magnet]

now that is sick...well done.

[joeyfresh]

Is there anything distinctive about the hotspots as far as topography? Are the spots noticeably higher than the rest of the field? Are there boundary ditches between the hotspots? You're finds are great Bill and it really proves that your research is impeccable.

[DMN]

Is that a hoe or an adze? And I like the little cannon too! Won't talk about the silver though. TOo choked up with envy!

[baspinall]

Wow. And I thought my last spot was good. Amazing digs! Well done.

Brian

[Papa Bear]

Wow!!! Amazing!

[gwdigger]

Classic Virginia. You guys make me jealous. I just dont have the time anymore.

[BosnMate]

Next to the 13 button, and below the arrow head is what looks to me like an imported English gun flint.

[fever87]

holy buckets! You sure hit the honey hole!

[morrisdwm]

Just think where some of that stuff has been!

Great stuff, thanks

Morrisdwm Up north Mich.

[Argentium]

That is just ridiculous !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Argentium.

[Sniffy]

looks fun....don't forget the little squeekers....go get em!

[Gunrunner61]

Amazing ! i've never saw that much stuff come outta one spot. Congradulations

[Charmin]

GEEZ! That is amazing! All those coins .

[Bill D. (VA)]

Is there anything distinctive about the hotspots as far as topography? Are the spots noticeably higher than the rest of the field? Are there boundary ditches between the hotspots? You're finds are great Bill and it really proves that your research is impeccable.

I always check the high spots and ridges first for homesites as well as south or west facing slopes for camps. I also check the topos to see if there's a small creek or spring stream nearby and check adjacent areas of the field too. Its been amazing how many of those features have led to productive hunting lately. And of course, my specialty is finding as old a map as possible to locate the most likely areas to hunt. And to answer your other question, no, there are no ditches between the hotspots although one of them was on the other side of the road but on the same property.