Small Afternoon Dig: A Large and Eagle Kind of Day!

[{Sentinel}]

Hey Guys, got out yesterday for a couple of hours in the early afternoon and I must say, I was enjoying the sunshine!

Although I hunt all year round, I really gotta say, I was loving the weather. For me, Spring is my favorite time of year to dig even

with the constant battle against poison ivy and ticks :P

I drove to my site, got out of the truck and within 5 minutes started the day off right with an Eagle Button. I had a great time

but with only 2-3 hours to dig, I was in the zone and finished out the day with some nice finds! Thanks for looking and

here they are:



Photos during the Hunt:

FRESH FROM THE POUCH:







HOLED BRAIDED HAIR LARGE CENT (This find came in the middle of the dig and had about 5 nails above it in the soil layer but I could still here its strong tone coming through.)





Ornate Buckle/Pin (This relic had an attachment on the back very similar to the ones you find on the back of some Rosettes as can be seen in the group shot below. It's very pretty in person





Old English "R" Ring (Found this in an area where alot of colonial stuff came from.)





GROUP SHOTS

.......and to end, a VIDEO for your viewing pleasure .....

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[mastereagle22]

great finds as always. That key is so cool.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Sweet collage of pics Josh! You always seem to find the good stuff.

I'm glad to see you got out!

 

[umrgolf]

Looks like a good time to me

 

[VOL1266-X]

Good finds, good weather, feeling good-What's not to like Josh? If I lived out there, I wouldn't be worth 3 cents-no comments MM & Dman. WTG Bud. Don't you wish all hunts were that enjoyable? HH, Q.

 

[kuger]

I am really "diggin",your new post lay out.....awesome finds as well

 

[CRUSADER]

It might not be that old, but I like the key

 

[treasurepirate1]

wow that is an excellent day, if i were there you could not pull me away from that site

 

[rjs123]

Wow! All that good stuff in only a couple of hours. Congrats!

 

[Dman]

Way to go. That is a great bunch of finds.
Dman

 

[{Sentinel}]

great finds as always. That key is so cool.

I was happy the way the green patina came out on the key as well.

Looks like a good time to me

Jeff, if you were still here in Virginia, I'd have had you there right along with me.

Good finds, good weather, feeling good-What's not to like Josh? If I lived out there, I wouldn't be worth 3 cents-no comments MM & Dman. WTG Bud. Don't you wish all hunts were that enjoyable? HH, Q.

LOL Quin, as much as I dig, I know EXACTLY what you mean! Diggin 4-5 days a week can leave the body and muslces beat up and sore at times.

I am really "diggin",your new post lay out.....awesome finds as well

Thanks Kuger. I decided to start using this new format after first trying it out a couple months ago. You're the 4 person to say that you like it so I appreciate it. Thanks buddy and hope the diggins are going good out there in California.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Amazing finds Josh!
Love this "old English Ring"!
What's it made of?
Any thoughts about restoration?

Dave

 

[steelheadwill]

Lots of Great Finds!
That's a fantastic batch of Digs, Congrats

 

[ModernMiner]

Joshmeister,
I must say I think that "R" ring and key are my favs. Awesome hunt Dude.
Just once I would like to come home with a pouch full of great relics like that. Thanks for shooting the video for us.
-Dug-
P.S. Quindy is correct. He has no cents sense.

 

[treasurehound]

Awesome finds Josh. Great collection of recoveries. I can't wait to see what you find next. I am going to try to get out this weekend myself.

 

[{Sentinel}]

Joshmeister,
I must say I think that "R" ring and key are my favs. Awesome hunt Dude.
Just once I would like to come home with a pouch full of great relics like that. Thanks for shooting the video for us.
-Dug-
P.S. Quindy is correct. He has no cents sense.

LOL. LMAO You two are hilarious. I know it's at ole VOL'S expense but I know he knows you're just joshing around with him.

It might not be that old, but I like the key

Indeed, compared to some of the finds over there an 18th-19th century skeleton key is not too old.

wow that is an excellent day, if i were there you could not pull me away from that site

Which one, I got several

Wow! All that good stuff in only a couple of hours. Congrats!

Yes sir, that's how we do it in SE Virginia. But you have to know where to go..

Way to go. That is a great bunch of finds.
Dman

Thanks Doug!

Another nice hunt Josh!
You're on a roll Bud!
Looking at your finds has got me itching to get out & hunt.
Never seen a key like that one. It's really cool!
Congrats Bud!

I know what you mean when you get that "itch" and just have to go out and "scratch" it.. That's good though I'd love to see some more great finds from the " "Pit!!

 

[Valley Ranger]

Great finds from a fellow Virginian and SCV member! Thanks for sharing these. Keep up the great work!

 

[{Sentinel}]

Amazing finds Josh!
Love this "old English Ring"!
What's it made of?
Any thoughts about restoration?

Dave

Dave, its made from Brass. It would probably only cost $20 for Roland to fix but I'll probably leave in relic condition for now.

Great finds from a fellow Virginian and SCV member! Thanks for sharing these. Keep up the great work!

Thanks Ranger Richard. Deo Vendice fellow compatriot!

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Outstanding finds and great picture presentations Josh 8) eye popping visual experience dawg

 

[Elad]

One hell of a hunt! NJ sure isn't like VA!