CUT 1721 PISTAREEN, 1716 2 SKILLING DANSKE, BUTTONS AND LEAD

[joeyfresh]

Got out with my neighbor Andy and we hit a few sites in a far away county. Since it was Friday, it was tough to find the owners of the properties we've researched but eventually got a hold of one and he graciously gave us the go-ahead. This property contains a site of a 1660's banqueting hall but I had a feeling it would be hard to locate. We first hit a part of the property where the farmer told us contained a bunch of unusual stones and we ended up finding a few buttons but not much else. We finally strolled over to where I though the banqueting hall site was and started to hit iron and saw some scattered oyster shell. I first found a couple of tombac buttons then I pulled out the 1716 2 skilling danske coin. Not two feet away I scored the cut pistareen. Things slowed after that and we pulled out a few more buttons before it was time for me get home. Not sure if that was the banqueting hall site so we'll definitely be going back to scout some more. Thanks for looking.

 

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[crabstang44]

that some nice goodies

 

[Wildcat1750]

What an awesome site and you are finding all the right stuff!

 

[Ahab8]

Wow what a gorgeous looking spot buddy! Killer finds my man but the best part is seeing you get out and put up a post. Thought we lost you forever brother lol

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on some very nice finds

 

[joeyfresh]

that some nice goodies

Thanks. It wasn't overly productive but it was a good mix

 

[joeyfresh]

Wow what a gorgeous looking spot buddy! Killer finds my man but the best part is seeing you get out and put up a post. Thought we lost you forever brother lol

I really only detect from November to early April but hopefully I'll be able to incorporate water hunting a little more in the summer. Good luck if you get out this weekend!

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

That 2 skilling coin is definitely unusual, and one I have not seen. Those are supposed to be silver, but from your pic it looks like it may be silver plated or washed with the center made from copper like French billon. Or am I seeing things ? Regardless, it's a very cool find, and nice job on the cut pistareen too. Glad you guys made it out. Nice looking site as well.

 

[joeyfresh]

That 2 skilling coin is definitely unusual, and one I have not seen. Those are supposed to be silver, but from your pic it looks like it may be silver plated or washed with the center made from copper like French billon. Or am I seeing things ? Regardless, it's a very cool find, and nice job on the cut pistareen too. Glad you guys made it out. Nice looking site as well.

I thought I read where it was only partial silver. If not, then yes it does have that plated appearance. Hopefully we can get up and hunt together soon as long as the dreaded wheat doesn't plague us like last year.

 

[Scrappy]

Nice find Joey. I do see what Bill is saying about that skilling being Uuuuuuugggly...

Just kidding bud. Without that core exposed it looks debased, but unless the camera is playing tricks, it looks like a silver plated copper. You could probably get a quick answer from Cru.

Nice Pistareen too. I can't wait to see what else shows up on your next visit. I'm betting it'll be good.

 

[ARC]

Great day. Well done.

 

[joeyfresh]

Nice find Joey. I do see what Bill is saying about that skilling being Uuuuuuugggly...

Just kidding bud. Without that core exposed it looks debased, but unless the camera is playing tricks, it looks like a silver plated copper. You could probably get a quick answer from Cru.

Nice Pistareen too. I can't wait to see what else shows up on your next visit. I'm betting it'll be good.[/it's definitely debased. I just think it supposed to be

 

[Westfront]

I thought I read where it was only partial silver. If not, then yes it does have that plated appearance. Hopefully we can get up and hunt together soon as long as the dreaded wheat doesn't plague us like last year.

Cool to see a dansk coin turning up in the States! You're right it's only part Silver with a fineness of around .280, something what's called Billon here. Good luck on your next hunt!

 

[Patriot Relics]

That appears to be one killer spot Joey, always nice when research comes together pistareen looks like it lost a fight with the plow

 

[treblehunter]

Well done, nice work and good luck there.

 

[joeyfresh]

That appears to be one killer spot Joey, always nice when research comes together pistareen looks like it lost a fight with the plow

Either that or whoever cut it had some of those rusty scissors Brad has found and too much mead [emoji6]

 

[OutdoorAdv]

Great hunt man Two colonial silvers and a pile of buttons is just awesome. Glad you found the farmer, got the permission, and he was nice enough to let you guys come back again. I can't wait to see what else you find there. A banquet hall must be loaded with all kinds of interesting stuff.

 

[port ewen ace]

so sorry,,, but this forum does not allow DROOLING, that being said, guess I will restrict my feelings to just ASTONISHMENT------------WOW

 

[Scrappy]

Nice find Joey. I do see what Bill is saying about that skilling being Uuuuuuugggly...

Just kidding bud. Without that core exposed it looks debased, but unless the camera is playing tricks, it looks like a silver plated copper. You could probably get a quick answer from Cru.

Nice Pistareen too. I can't wait to see what else shows up on your next visit. I'm betting it'll be good.[/it's definitely debased. I just think it supposed to be

Lol.

 

[joeyfresh]

Lol.

Yeah, not quite sure what happened there, lol