More from the "field of dreams"

[Greylock]

I haven't been out detecting in a while so I couldn't wait to get out today with Oxbowbarefoot and hunt those fields. Woke up early to a refreshing 8 degrees. Took a nice ride over the mountain and got to the fields just as the sun was coming up over a nearby hill. Got geared up and stuck my shovel in the ground. Well, tried to but the ground was frozen. Not going to stop us though and it eventually softened up a bit. One of my first finds was some kind of silver coin. It was bent and is missing some of the outer edge. It's a little bigger than a quarter and half the thickness. Don't have an exact weight yet but it's no more than 4 grams. Maybe it's just my eyes but I think I see a guy holding something in the close up of the coin. Could be anything coming out of here but with the patina and it being so thin makes me think old. The quarter was just for size reference not found today. Few others finds were a 1910 v nickel a lonely button and a little buckle. Can't wait till next time. Hopefully the temps are up so everyone can get out a few more times.

 

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[Argentium]

What are the leafy things ? Nice finds .

 

[CASPER-2]

could be an oldie - could be another fire coin -
I did not mention (because I lost it)
but I found a small blob from the "fields" -thought it was lead - but saw a shiney spot on it - spit on it
and it looks like silver - looks like it was in a fire - like merc you found there
at least your still getting stuff

 

[jewelerguy]

cool finds

 

[lil_eric30]

Nice finds! I know how you feel on digging the frozen ground lol! Same here in minnesota

 

[Greylock]

What are the leafy things ? Nice finds .

I think Oxbowbarefoot said they were some sort of decoration. they had grapes and vines attached to them

 

[fishstick]

Your bad days would be GOOD days for me!! lol With that place you got there you'll never know what the next signal will be.. Good luck on your mystery piece. HH

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Congrats! That shovel into ground problem seems to be a common one now days, more PSI needed!! That entire field is going to be a couple of "feet lower" from all the stuff you guys are taking out of it!!!!! Best of luck and HH!

 

[oxbowbarefoot]

I hope someone figures out what that silver is for you. Those leaf things are cool, I think I could make a wreath with all the ones I've dug there, lol.

 

[Zodiacdiverdave]

Some nice finds for sure, and the weather is looking better, at least for a few days.
Good luck,
ZDD