Recent finds - Large Cents, Jaw Harp, Cufflink, Buckle and Buttons

Steve in PA

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Jul 5, 2010
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Fisher F75, XP Deus, Equinox 600, Fisher 1270
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
I finally got into the swing of things this year after back-to-back headphone and coil problems with my Deus that required repair center support. The Jaw Harp and Tallio cufflink were found April 13 at an old site that I have pounded to death over the years. Everything else was found April 18 and 19 at a new site.
Edit - the last picture is stuff I found yesterday, 4-23-24 at the new spot. This small area is pretty much cleaned out now.
 

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Urien of Rheged

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Lots of great recoveries. Thanks for sharing. :icon_thumleft:
One of my first ever finds was a Jews harp just like that one. Dating them is notoriously difficult as they have been found in antiquity. Apparently the Vikings even had them. I associate them with the deep south and some guy sat sweating on his porch in Alabama
Couldn't imagine Ragnar Lothbrok sat there twanging one humming a tune to Odin. But apparently so.
 

detectorcowboy

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Nov 30, 2009
544
838
Florida
Detector(s) used
XP Deus 2, Equinox 800, & Fisher CZ3D
I finally got into the swing of things this year after back-to-back headphone and coil problems with my Deus that required repair center support. The Jaw Harp and Tallio cufflink were found April 13 at an old site that I have pounded to death over the years. Everything else was found April 18 and 19 at a new site.
I had a Fisher 1270 , it was a good capable detector.
 

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Steve in PA

Steve in PA

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Jul 5, 2010
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Fisher F75, XP Deus, Equinox 600, Fisher 1270
Primary Interest:
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One of my first ever finds was a Jews harp just like that one. Dating them is notoriously difficult as they have been found in antiquity. Apparently the Vikings even had them. I associate them with the deep south and some guy sat sweating on his porch in Alabama
Couldn't imagine Ragnar Lothbrok sat there twanging one humming a tune to Odin. But apparently so.
Thanks. This is my best one yet. All the others were either rusty iron, bent, or missing a leg. A friend in Ohio has found a lot on native American village sites. Apparently, they were a popular trade good with the Indians.
 

Digger RJ

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Aug 24, 2017
19,592
33,670
SW Missouri/Oklahoma
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1
🏆 Honorable Mentions:
2
Detector(s) used
Minelab CTX 3030; Minelab Equinox 800;
XP Deus 2
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
I finally got into the swing of things this year after back-to-back headphone and coil problems with my Deus that required repair center support. The Jaw Harp and Tallio cufflink were found April 13 at an old site that I have pounded to death over the years. Everything else was found April 18 and 19 at a new site.
Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!
 

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Steve in PA

Steve in PA

Gold Member
Jul 5, 2010
9,584
14,149
Pittsburgh, PA
🥇 Banner finds
4
Detector(s) used
Fisher F75, XP Deus, Equinox 600, Fisher 1270
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
I went back to my new spot yesterday and found 6 more buttons, a crusty, corroded matron head half cent, and a piece of shoe buckle.
At this point I have pretty much sucked the life out of this small area.
 

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dave_e

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Aug 30, 2015
232
486
Ohio
Detector(s) used
Nokta Legend,
Rutus Atrex,
Minelab Equinox 600,
Nokta Impact
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Great recoveries. These are fantastic to look at when I can't get out myself.
Thanks for sharing!
 

pa-dirt_nc-sand

Silver Member
Apr 18, 2016
4,237
14,674
South Western PA
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2
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2
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ACE 250 with DD coil
Equinox 600
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
I finally got into the swing of things this year after back-to-back headphone and coil problems with my Deus that required repair center support. The Jaw Harp and Tallio cufflink were found April 13 at an old site that I have pounded to death over the years. Everything else was found April 18 and 19 at a new site.
Edit - the last picture is stuff I found yesterday, 4-23-24 at the new spot. This small area is pretty much cleaned out now.
Great finds Steve! I’ve never found a jaw harp or asymmetrical buckle. You’re on a nice old site or 2. I hope they keep producing for you. Hopefully some Spanish silver is lurking around!!!
 

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Steve in PA

Steve in PA

Gold Member
Jul 5, 2010
9,584
14,149
Pittsburgh, PA
🥇 Banner finds
4
Detector(s) used
Fisher F75, XP Deus, Equinox 600, Fisher 1270
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Great finds Steve! I’ve never found a jaw harp or asymmetrical buckle. You’re on a nice old site or 2. I hope they keep producing for you. Hopefully some Spanish silver is lurking around!!!
Thanks Thad. I'm on a Spanish silver drought. Last one I found was the cob in August 2022.
 

Chilli

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Feb 10, 2022
887
3,087
OZ (Down Under)
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Xterra 705
Garrett 24k
AlgoForce E1500
I finally got into the swing of things this year after back-to-back headphone and coil problems with my Deus that required repair center support. The Jaw Harp and Tallio cufflink were found April 13 at an old site that I have pounded to death over the years. Everything else was found April 18 and 19 at a new site.
Edit - the last picture is stuff I found yesterday, 4-23-24 at the new spot. This small area is pretty much cleaned out now.
Good finds. I used to love the sound of the jaw harp as a kid. So I got one and nearly broke a tooth, I was clueless how to play one. 😆
 

Digger RJ

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Aug 24, 2017
19,592
33,670
SW Missouri/Oklahoma
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1
🏆 Honorable Mentions:
2
Detector(s) used
Minelab CTX 3030; Minelab Equinox 800;
XP Deus 2
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
I went back to my new spot yesterday and found 6 more buttons, a crusty, corroded matron head half cent, and a piece of shoe buckle.
At this point I have pretty much sucked the life out of this small area.
Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!
 

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