gwdigger
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We've hunted this 17th century village for years but never bothered with some of the lower, wet spots between the store and woods - there were always better places. Although low, some of it was surprisingly sandy. Most fields around this old place have produced loads of relics so its not out of the ordinary to dig finds from different centuries. One area produced several Spanish silvers. I NEVER GOT ONE! But I did manage to get this gold Elgin pocket watch and save it from more plow damage. Some other interesting finds too (most of the modern stuff not shown). The 1819 large cent was on top of the ground. I saw it before the loop ever made a sound.
The watch has all kinds of numbers scratched into it. It looks like 12-7-34. Could that be the date?
The watch has all kinds of numbers scratched into it. It looks like 12-7-34. Could that be the date?
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