A handful of colonial coins, my best early artillery button and a pair of 12-pdrs.

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Had an interesting detecting week. In 3 hunts managed a good variety of early coins and relics.

The first two hunts were relatively slow as I was hitting one of my old sites but I still managed to get two 12 pounder cannonballs to add to my collection.
The first one was extremely deep. At least at the depth of 2 pinpointers. The second one wasn't very far away (also at a considerable depth) but I've only found it on the second hunt.



On the third day, hit a potential home site I had explored a bit before but couldn't locate the spot the house was standing. I had a strange feeling some relics and coins were lurking underneath the ground as I would occasionally find a flat button or a small buckle. Than, the Hallelujah moment. One after the other, pulled a bunch of early colonial coins (7 in total), five George III 1770's Halfpennies and two Spread eagle tokens 1814, all in a very decent condition.




And than, the cherry on the cake, my best preserved 1780's British officers artillery button. In an amazing condition for a dug example.


A bunch of flat and Dandy buttons.


And a bit of a surprise. A copper and stone (or glass) ring. That site having zero modern junk I assume it's from the same period.


Thanks for the comments.

 

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Well done sir!! I would love to see your whole collection! I hope you continue to have hunts like that.

Thanks RelicMedic. Good luck on your hunts.

 

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Very nice aureus ,love seeing ur posts that button is fantastic!!!
Hh gl

Thanks ECH. One of my favorite buttons.

 

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Congrats on some great finds!

Thanks Silver Tree Chaser

 

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Can't add much more adulation than what's been shared, but I will add that I find the idea that the ring is from the same era to be as exciting as the coins, even if it's not of precious metal and stone. Something about finding a piece that someone last wore some 200 years ago, give or take, that makes a strong connection to the find.

Congrats on all these and cheers to your continued success so you can show us more!

Thanks Javadroid. Yes, I agree with you. Previous metal or not, it's always cool to find old jewelry that go with the coins and other relics.

 

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A handful of colonial coins, my best early artillery button and a pair of 12-...

Nice finds Anton. Well, you know where I’ve been...so I finally get close enough to land after being out for a week and boom - a text from you comes in with those pics! Hahaha.

Outstanding finds. Those early artillery shots can be worth some good money, but to me they’re priceless

Cheers

 

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Wow great relics and coins! I hope to see many more goodies coming from that site!

Steve

 

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You have had some amazing posts this year! I love all of these finds. Outstanding all around!

Thanks Rubka888

 

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Great finds

Thanks lucky92

 

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Pair of 12 pounders and an arty button seems like it was meant to be. Pile of coppers is just showing off lol hell of a series buddy

Thanks VMI Digger. The cannonballs and the button are from a different site but only one day a part. Yes, it was funny to find that artillery right after the cannonballs.

 

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Nice finds Anton. Well, you know where I’ve been...so I finally get close enough to land after being out for a week and boom - a text from you comes in with those pics! Hahaha.

Outstanding finds. Those early artillery shots can be worth some good money, but to me they’re priceless

Cheers

Thanks Steve. Yes, they are priceless to me as well. I'll be checking for those broad arrow marks as soon as I have the chance to work on that rust.

 

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Thanks Casper

 

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Wow great relics and coins! I hope to see many more goodies coming from that site!

Steve

Thanks Steve. I sure hope so.